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

South West England, United Kingdom
Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide

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

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

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

Join us for a fantastic fun filled and fact packed tour of Bristol, take in world leading street art by Banksy and others, nestled in …More

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Join us for a fantastic fun filled and fact packed tour of Bristol, take in world leading street art by Banksy and others, nestled in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry

This experience offers the only direct tour from Bath to Stonehenge. The ride to Stonehenge takes just under one hour each way. We use luxury …More

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This experience offers the only direct tour from Bath to Stonehenge. The ride to Stonehenge takes just under one hour each way. We use luxury...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Stonehenge & the Cotswolds Including Admission from Bath

Be ready for an adventure that will transport you through centuries of history and into the heart of picturesque England. Wander through Castle Combe, one …More

Be ready for an adventure that will transport you through centuries of history and into the heart of picturesque England. Wander through Castle Combe, one...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (253)
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$126
Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours

Bristol Ghost Tours provides the only dedicated ghost tour currently available in Bristol. All of our guides are in character and costumed appropriately. Similar to …More

Bristol Ghost Tours provides the only dedicated ghost tour currently available in Bristol. All of our guides are in character and costumed appropriately. Similar to...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (204)
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$24
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
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

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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
4.9 (136)
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$27
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Enjoy a 70 minute cruise around Europe's largest natural harbour. Take in the fantastic views from our open decks as you pass picturesque Brownsea Island, …More

Enjoy a 70 minute cruise around Europe's largest natural harbour. Take in the fantastic views from our open decks as you pass picturesque Brownsea Island,...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Poole Jurassic Coast Circular Cruise

Embark on a journey through 185 million years worth of history through Poole Harbour, along the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coastline into Swanage and …More

Embark on a journey through 185 million years worth of history through Poole Harbour, along the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coastline into Swanage and...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$32
The Hidden Cotswolds: Small Group (max 8 guests) from Bath

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
4.9 (84)
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$266
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
4.9 (481)
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$41
Roman Baths and Bath City Walking Tour

An enjoyable 2-hour tour that takes in the best of Bath's ancient Roman heritage, as well as its splendid Georgian architecture and its vibrant modern …More

An enjoyable 2-hour tour that takes in the best of Bath's ancient Roman heritage, as well as its splendid Georgian architecture and its vibrant modern...

2 hours
4.8 (1,150)
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$35
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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$76
Shepton Mallet Prison - Entry Ticket

Shepton Mallet Prison is a World Class tourism experience that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars. Our mission is …More

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Shepton Mallet Prison is a World Class tourism experience that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars. Our mission is...

1 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$25
Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours

Bath Ghost Tours offer the very best ghost walk in the city of Bath. A mixture of fun, theatrics. historical fact and paranormal experiments, the …More

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Bath Ghost Tours offer the very best ghost walk in the city of Bath. A mixture of fun, theatrics. historical fact and paranormal experiments, the...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour

This is a very personal walking tour with Bob and is restricted to 12 people. Bob, has lived in Bath for over 40 years and …More

This is a very personal walking tour with Bob and is restricted to 12 people. Bob, has lived in Bath for over 40 years and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$33
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

We are the only tour company with access to Bristol's secret underground Air Raid Shelters! Discover Bristol's subterranean Raid Shelter, explore the historic Old Town …More

We are the only tour company with access to Bristol's secret underground Air Raid Shelters! Discover Bristol's subterranean Raid Shelter, explore the historic Old Town...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$17
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour

Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 400 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls …More

Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 400 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,874)
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$34
Bad of Bath fun Walking Tour of Bath

Explore the other side of Georgian Bath in this fun and humorous walking tour taking in all the famous sites. Discover Bath's corrupt side, a …More

Explore the other side of Georgian Bath in this fun and humorous walking tour taking in all the famous sites. Discover Bath's corrupt side, a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

Set sail on a delightful 1.5-hour evening cruise around Poole Harbour, where you'll savor freshly cooked fish & chips from the award-winning All-Ways Fryday. As …More

Set sail on a delightful 1.5-hour evening cruise around Poole Harbour, where you'll savor freshly cooked fish & chips from the award-winning All-Ways Fryday. As...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$37
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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (312)
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$51
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