The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Bristol, England

Ballooning company for Bristol, Bath and Somerset.

A hands-on and interactive all-inclusive guided river paddle experience for all ages. Utilising 6 seat, twin hulled craft that keep you high and dry out of the water, taking you through some of the UK's most stunning waterways, landscapes and locks. Trip times vary from 2 hours to the all inclusive 5 hours and the price includes access to the Adventure and Wildlife Park.

Smoke & Mirrors theatre pub, home to The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show, and is open 6 days a week. Our warm and welcoming bar staff will provide you with the very best in fine wines, so why not grab a pizza and watch a show? Our Pub is the best way to experience a night of entertainment whether you are attending one of our shows or one of the many theatres nearby we are the go-to pub for great drink & food before any show in Bristol. Being located right next to the Stage Door of the Hippodrome you can be sure that the cast and crew might be having a relaxing drink while our entertainers entertain them for a change from our Close-Up Magician performing right at your table or our House Musicians singing all the classics every weekend, you'll know that Smoke & Mirrors is the best-hidden Gem in Bristol and of course, we always have local ales always on tap!

Bristol Activity centre is the provider of action packed days out, and memorable weekends! Activities include Paintball for 12+, Mini paintball for ages 8+, Quad Trekking, Clay pigeon shooting, Axe and Knife Throwing, Archery, and also Airsoft on our former British Army base.

Pedal Progression is a mountain bike hire and skills coaching centre based at Ashton Court Estate Bristol. Just a short walk from the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, the estate is home to almost 5 miles of all weather mountain bike trail, suitable for all abilities.With Leigh Woods, Ashton Hill and 50 Acre Woods a short ride away, there is plenty of riding on offer here. Happy Trails!

Having yourself trapped in a room doesn`t have to mean that Jigsaw is around! Your are just visiting Puzzlair that will engage you with a unique form of entertainment in Bristol! We give you a 60 minute real life- escape room experience in a safe environment- pump you up with adrenaline and let you push your limits as far as you can! Test your capabilities, challenge yourself! Find the hidden clues and be a part of your team working out the puzzles! Get in to get out! Can you escape? Your group of 2-5 people have 60 minutes to decode the clues hidden in one of the game rooms before the clock hits zero. The games are cleverly designed to test all aspects of problem solving. It's all about teamwork, mental dexterity and thinking outside the box. Or simply just get together with your friends and family, search, combine, interact, solve some logic tasks and have a hilarious time with us!

Try stand up paddleboarding with SUP Bristol and see Bristol Floating Harbour from a brand new perspective. SUP Bristol offers a host of exciting activities for locals and visitors alike. Sample the basics or explore the exciting waterways of Bristol Harbourside - with our expert and enthusiastic instructors to show you the ropes. Paddle alongside the famous Matthew, float in the shadow of SS Great Britain and wave your paddle at passing hot air balloonists. Stand up paddleboarding is fun, safe and easy to learn - you'll be standing up before you know it! Book your taster session or harbourside adventure online or contact us to book a paddle for your group or event. Taster Sessions Monday and Thursday, 1.5 hours, 18:30, £25 Book online Harbourside Adventures: Saturdays, 11:00 and 14:00, 2.5 hours, £35 Book online Bespoke Group Sessions: Every day to suit your group. Contact us

Bristol's amazing High Ropes Adventure course! We have an outdoor climbing wall with the exhilarating "Leap of Faith" jump and Bristol's only Giant Swing! Only £14 for an hour climbing session on the high wire ladder, gladiator challenge, Wolf Wall and loads more. Come and take "the leap" on our unique course! Our enthusiastic staff are always happy to help! We are open for school parties, corporate and hen/stag parties and will be running holiday clubs throughout school holidays. Try our bubble football, archery or situation survival adventure. Leap of faith is also open to the public every weekend and every day during the school holidays. We are available to book at other times. We are based in the Wild Place Project conservation park but are open to all whether you decide to visit Wild Place or not.

Locked In A Room is home to the UK's largest escape venues! You and your team have an hour to crack a series of intriguing, challenging puzzles and clues that combine to unlock your rooms mystery and (hopefully!) a successful escape. Few activities plunge you into an atmospheric world like Locked In A Room does; It is pure escapism. We are located in the heart of Bristol, slap bang in the middle of the Harbourside's restaurant and bars. It's the ideal location for any outing, be it a work do, hen do, stag do, birthday or family outing!

Voted Number 1 Horror Escape Room in Europe! Hell In A Cell is a Live, Horror Escape Game Experience held in the underground prison cells of Bristol's old crown court building. Think Crystal Maze meets The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Fun, Exhilarating & Intense. Bristol's most unique attraction.