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The best group activities on offer in Bristol City Centre
Bristol is famous for its marvelous culture, food, and history – but you may not be as aware of the city’s array of incredible experiences and activities that are on offer to delight groups. Whether you’re looking for something to do with the family over the Christmas break, or ways to get the team together in 2022, there’s something for everyone.
Here, Bristol City Centre BID has helped us to bring together the best spots for group activities to get the gang together.
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Flight Club
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Step up to the throwline at the hugely popular Flight Club on Corn Street. Here at the home of social darts, the Flight Club team has reinvented the game for the twenty-first century by developing a range of fast and multi-player games. Whilst playing in your semi-private area, you’ll be able to order food and drinks at the touch of a button, so add some joy to your festive celebrations with a cocktail or two, and of course, a bit of friendly competition!
Whistle Punks
Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing is an experience with an edge in a vibrant venue on All Saints Street. The unique sessions are all designed for first-timers and are expertly hosted by instructors ready for you to come and unlock your inner axe-throwing skills. With a fully licensed bar and tasty pizza on offer, it would be rude for you and your friends not to try out this unique activity.
The Lanes
On Nelson Street, you’ll find Bristol’s boutique bowling alley, bar, and diner. This lively venue is home to five bowling lanes, a karaoke room, and pool tables. Whether it’s a birthday party, a night out with friends, or a corporate event, this place ticks all the boxes – so get those bowling shoes on!
Smoke & Mirrors
This intimate, magic-themed pub is home to a spellbinding experience. The city centre venue on Denmark Street has a secret theatre where you can enjoy close-up magic, comedy, burlesque, and more whilst enjoying the best beers, ales, ciders, and delicious stone-baked pizzas. They host incredible acts to keep you entertained every night of the week – so don’t hang around! Book your seat to experience performances from some of the UK’s best-established acts and up-and-coming stars.
Horts
The Grade II-listed building was built as a three-storey house around 1792 – photo: Martin Booth
Named after an 18th-century artist and surrounded by the old city walls on Broad Street is the beautiful Horts pub. This place stands out from the rest because of its wide range of areas available for hire, including a dedicated cinema room which you can take exclusively for private screenings of sports or movies. Equally, if all you want is a drink at the bar, Horts has you covered.
Locked In A Room
Locked in a Room promises fun for
In the age of technology, very few activities immerse you in a time where you think of nothing but the task at hand. Locked In A Room is Bristol’s most extensive escape game experience, located in the heart of the city on Millennium Square. With over nine identical rooms available for a multi-escape experience, this place has a 52-player capacity, making it ideal for team-building events, families, birthdays and more.
inPlay Golf
At inPlay Golf you play real golf but indoors – so whatever the weather, you can get your game on. Whether you’re a pro golfer or a complete beginner, this spot on Cathedral Walk will provide you with the perfect environment to practice your game or swing a club for the first time.
inPlay Golf mirrors what it’s like playing golf outside as you play with real clubs and balls – and the venue’s six simulators are equipped with the latest technology to enable you to test your golfing ability on famous courses without leaving the city centre. Visit this warm and friendly venue for a social evening or a team-building event where everyone can participate.
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