The best family-friendly activities in South West England for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

South West England, United Kingdom
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Paddleboarding Around Newquay's Coastline

Have you seen those idyllic images of paddle boarders in picturesque places? A shadowed silhouette of paddle and person against a tinged sunset skyline? Well …More

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Have you seen those idyllic images of paddle boarders in picturesque places? A shadowed silhouette of paddle and person against a tinged sunset skyline? Well...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Cornish Surf Day

Fistral Beach is the Home to British Surfing; on our Cornish Surf Day you get to immerse yourself in the very best it has to …More

Fistral Beach is the Home to British Surfing; on our Cornish Surf Day you get to immerse yourself in the very best it has to...

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Coasteering Experience in Newquay

Our expert instructors spent a long time finding this hidden gem, pioneering a coasteering route where everything happens within one extraordinary secret Cornish cove. One …More

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Our expert instructors spent a long time finding this hidden gem, pioneering a coasteering route where everything happens within one extraordinary secret Cornish cove. One...

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Outdoor Bouldering Workshop

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore and enjoy Wiltshire's best kept secret bouldering crag. With a variety of problems from V0-V9, there's something for …More

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This is a fantastic opportunity to explore and enjoy Wiltshire's best kept secret bouldering crag. With a variety of problems from V0-V9, there's something for...

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Cotswolds and Oxford Small-Group Tour from Bath

Walking through the Cotswolds is like stepping into a landscape painting. Beautiful green colors, lush waterways, and flower-framed cottages. It goes without saying that Oxford …More

Walking through the Cotswolds is like stepping into a landscape painting. Beautiful green colors, lush waterways, and flower-framed cottages. It goes without saying that Oxford...

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Cornish Classic Coasteer – Cliff Jumps, Sea Caves & Wild Swimming

Experience the Newquay coastline like never before as you negotiate sluices, whirlpools, deep water rock jumps, and more. You will need to swim multiple sections of …More

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Experience the Newquay coastline like never before as you negotiate sluices, whirlpools, deep water rock jumps, and more. You will need to swim multiple sections of...

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Oxford and Cotswold Small-Group Tour from Bristol

Embark on a journey through the heart of England, where academia meets timeless charm. Explore the hallowed halls of Oxford, where history whispers through ivy-clad …More

Embark on a journey through the heart of England, where academia meets timeless charm. Explore the hallowed halls of Oxford, where history whispers through ivy-clad...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

Perfect for beginners - approx 3 hours from arrival to departure Learn all the core surfing skills and gain personal feedback Group ratio 1:8 instructor …More

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Perfect for beginners - approx 3 hours from arrival to departure Learn all the core surfing skills and gain personal feedback Group ratio 1:8 instructor...

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Beginner's Surf Experience in Newquay

Surfing Lessons in Newquay, Cornwall Learning to surf in Newquay is a blast a minute. Starting with fun active warm ups, beach safety and how to …More

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Surfing Lessons in Newquay, Cornwall Learning to surf in Newquay is a blast a minute. Starting with fun active warm ups, beach safety and how to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Full Day Jurassic Coast Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

A stunning full day out on the Jurassic Coast. Departing from Bournemouth and visiting all the main sights on the Isle of Purbeck such as Sandbanks, …More

A stunning full day out on the Jurassic Coast. Departing from Bournemouth and visiting all the main sights on the Isle of Purbeck such as Sandbanks,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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Bath: History & Highlights Shared Walking Tour for 2-8 people

Encounter the magic and majesty of Bath on this unique walking tour that shares some of the key themes, history, architecture, and culture of this …More

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Encounter the magic and majesty of Bath on this unique walking tour that shares some of the key themes, history, architecture, and culture of this...

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Salisbury and the Jurassic Coast Small Group Tour from Bath

Explore the rich heritage and mystique of towns like Salisbury and Glastonbury, where history, myth, and spirituality come alive. But, the wonders don't stop there. …More

Explore the rich heritage and mystique of towns like Salisbury and Glastonbury, where history, myth, and spirituality come alive. But, the wonders don't stop there....

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Children's School Holiday Surf Session (8-13 year olds)

We are Newquays Number 1 Specialist Surf School. Our coaching team are all professionally qualified surf coaches as well as qualified beach lifeguards. We only …More

We are Newquays Number 1 Specialist Surf School. Our coaching team are all professionally qualified surf coaches as well as qualified beach lifeguards. We only...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Monster SUP & Tour in Newquay

After a warm hello by your guides, you will be kitted out in your own wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and given your Paddleboard! You will need …More

After a warm hello by your guides, you will be kitted out in your own wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and given your Paddleboard! You will need...

2 hours
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Welcome to Bath: Private Walking Tour including Bath Abbey

Explore the beautiful city of Bath, home of Jane Austen and a UNESCO World Heritage Site built on underground bubbling thermal springs by the Romans …More

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Explore the beautiful city of Bath, home of Jane Austen and a UNESCO World Heritage Site built on underground bubbling thermal springs by the Romans...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Bath Public Walking Tour including Bath Abbey

This was a new tour for 2023, it incorporates our most popular tour with the added bonus of a guide tour of Bath Abbey. Our …More

This was a new tour for 2023, it incorporates our most popular tour with the added bonus of a guide tour of Bath Abbey. Our...

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Private Smartphone photography Walking Tour Around Bath

This is a unique tour around the world heritage site where you will be guided by an award winning Photographer. I will show you how …More

This is a unique tour around the world heritage site where you will be guided by an award winning Photographer. I will show you how...

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$54
Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

With this unique bus tour of filming locations from classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses you'll spend the afternoon visiting scenes from some of …More

With this unique bus tour of filming locations from classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses you'll spend the afternoon visiting scenes from some of...

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A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.

Your local guide, Matt, will lead a gentle, meandering walk around Glastonbury's countryside, taking in spectacular views and natural beauty while orientating to the town’s …More

Your local guide, Matt, will lead a gentle, meandering walk around Glastonbury's countryside, taking in spectacular views and natural beauty while orientating to the town’s...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

Half Day Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Mini-coach tour from Bournemouth: Discover some of the most scenic coastline in southern England on a coach trip …More

Half Day Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Mini-coach tour from Bournemouth: Discover some of the most scenic coastline in southern England on a coach trip...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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Jane Austen's Bath And History Trail

During my time in Bath I studied the history of Bath, its architects and residents who made this UNESCO World Heritage City a historical jewel. …More

During my time in Bath I studied the history of Bath, its architects and residents who made this UNESCO World Heritage City a historical jewel....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
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