Garden Center · Bristol
Brackenwood Plant & Garden Centre is a garden centre on the edge of Bristol where you can wander the plants and pick up bits for the garden, and it's earned a solid 4.5 stars across 700-odd reviews. It's an easy, low-key spot to spend an hour with little ones in tow, with plenty of room to move around at a relaxed pace.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
A relaxed Bristol café with a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating — easy for families with little ones.
A café at Ashton Court with a kids' menu and outdoor seating, handy for a family stop after exploring the estate.
Pub in Bristol with outdoor seating — 4.1★ (241 Google reviews).