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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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
4.9 (169)
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$67
Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

Walking around a city, whilst listening to a tour guide, is a perfect form of exercise. 1000 years of Trade and Industry made Bristol the …More

Walking around a city, whilst listening to a tour guide, is a perfect form of exercise. 1000 years of Trade and Industry made Bristol the...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Beyond Paradise TV Show Locations Tour

Embark on an enthralling exploration of Looe in Cornwall through our Beyond Paradise tour. This 1 ½ hour walking excursion will lead you through the …More

Embark on an enthralling exploration of Looe in Cornwall through our Beyond Paradise tour. This 1 ½ hour walking excursion will lead you through the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
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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$87
The Ghost Walk Padstow - Tour of Cornwall’s Myths and Legends

Step into the shadows of old Padstow for an atmospheric evening of ghost stories, hidden alleys, local legends and mysterious happenings. Led by Regency-era merchant …More

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Step into the shadows of old Padstow for an atmospheric evening of ghost stories, hidden alleys, local legends and mysterious happenings. Led by Regency-era merchant...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
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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Falmouth Ghost Tour: Haunted Stories & Hidden History

A fun-and-fascinating ghost tour that aims to bring Falmouth's dark side to life. The top-notch storytelling will introduce you to those who once walked here …More

A fun-and-fascinating ghost tour that aims to bring Falmouth's dark side to life. The top-notch storytelling will introduce you to those who once walked here...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Giant Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Newquay

3… 2… 1… Blast Off! We are excited to share our biggest activity to date at the Newquay Activity Centre. Stand up paddle boarding in …More

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3… 2… 1… Blast Off! We are excited to share our biggest activity to date at the Newquay Activity Centre. Stand up paddle boarding in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Roman Baths Entry and Walking Tour with Blue Badge Tour Guide

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are …More

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
The 'Hidden Cotswolds' Shared Tour from Bath for 2-8 people

Embark on a personalised journey of discovery into the authentic 'Hidden Cotswolds' with a friendly expert local guide. Bypass the mass-tourist experience for a truly memorable encounter …More

Embark on a personalised journey of discovery into the authentic 'Hidden Cotswolds' with a friendly expert local guide. Bypass the mass-tourist experience for a truly memorable encounter...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$269
Taster Bodyboard Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

Grab a taste for bodyboarding in Cornwall and catch crystal-clear waves on Newquay’s scenic coastline. Our Taster Bodyboard Lessons are ideal for complete newbies or …More

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Grab a taste for bodyboarding in Cornwall and catch crystal-clear waves on Newquay’s scenic coastline. Our Taster Bodyboard Lessons are ideal for complete newbies or...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
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...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Pauls Walking Tours - Sundays at 10:00am

Having lived in Weymouth for over 30 Years i want to share the delights of this great little Town with fellow travellers !! My mini …More

Having lived in Weymouth for over 30 Years i want to share the delights of this great little Town with fellow travellers !! My mini...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$13
Exceptional Bath tour guide making your visit splendidly memorable.

A wonderful knowledge of Bath with over 20 years as a tour guide. The route includes Sally Lunn's The Abbey Green, The World Heritage centre, …More

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A wonderful knowledge of Bath with over 20 years as a tour guide. The route includes Sally Lunn's The Abbey Green, The World Heritage centre,...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Private Tour Winchester

You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester. You will get to know notable characters of kings, queens …More

You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester. You will get to know notable characters of kings, queens...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Explore Bristol's Iconic Victorian Steamship

These tickets allow all-day access to the iconic steamship, dockyard and two museums at Bristol Dockyards. Sitting proudly on the glass ‘sea’, SS Great Britain …More

These tickets allow all-day access to the iconic steamship, dockyard and two museums at Bristol Dockyards. Sitting proudly on the glass ‘sea’, SS Great Britain...

90 to 240 minutes
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$30
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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$57
'Stonehenge & Secret England' from Bath for 2-8 curious adventurers

Enjoy a unique, relaxed yet unforgettable day on our 'Stonehenge & Secret England' Signature Tour that combines a visit to Stonehenge with a private guide along …More

Enjoy a unique, relaxed yet unforgettable day on our 'Stonehenge & Secret England' Signature Tour that combines a visit to Stonehenge with a private guide along...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$249
Daily Beginner Surf Hire

As the only surf hire based on Fistral Beach and the UK's largest dedicated surf hire you can be confident that we have the correct …More

As the only surf hire based on Fistral Beach and the UK's largest dedicated surf hire you can be confident that we have the correct...

1 day
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$94
Wild West Wine and Cider Experience

Learn about what we mean by natural wine and cider and see the whole end to end process from organic fruit growing to fermentation and …More

Learn about what we mean by natural wine and cider and see the whole end to end process from organic fruit growing to fermentation and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
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