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Horfield combines the outdoor feel of the Common with practical indoor plans nearby. The Ardagh’s community gardens, plant nursery and café offer a relaxed local stop, with seasonal events and independently run cycle training adding something different to the calendar. On Filton Avenue, the library is a smaller book-and-story outing; Dorian Road’s leisure centre offers swimming, soft play and booked holiday activity days. Older children can also find Young Bristol’s youth activities on Wellington Hill. Choose the actual venue and session rather than treating the wider north-Bristol area as interchangeable: Bishopston, Ashley Down and Southmead have their own local options.

Explore The Ardagh’s gardens, choose books on Filton Avenue, or book swimming, soft play and holiday activities on Dorian Road.

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Horfield combines the outdoor feel of the Common with practical indoor plans nearby. The Ardagh’s community gardens, plant nursery and café offer a relaxed local stop, with seasonal events and independently run cycle training adding something different to the calendar. On Filton Avenue, the library is a smaller book-and-story outing; Dorian Road’s leisure centre offers swimming, soft play and booked holiday activity days. Older children can also find Young Bristol’s youth activities on Wellington Hill. Choose the actual venue and session rather than treating the wider north-Bristol area as interchangeable: Bishopston, Ashley Down and Southmead have their own local options.

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Tuesday 27 Oct

Let’s Play October Fun Days at Horfield Leisure Centre

Dorian Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0XW

Let’s Play offers a choice of sports, arts and crafts, games, Lego and other optional activities at Horfield Leisure Centre.

Bikeability Level 3 holiday course at The Ardagh

The Ardagh, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common, Bristol BS6 7YL

  • 11+, school Years 7–9; completed Level 2
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Wednesday 28 Oct

Let’s Play October Fun Days at Horfield Leisure Centre

Dorian Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0XW

Let’s Play offers a choice of sports, arts and crafts, games, Lego and other optional activities at Horfield Leisure Centre.

Thursday 29 Oct

Let’s Play October Fun Days at Horfield Leisure Centre

Dorian Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0XW

Let’s Play offers a choice of sports, arts and crafts, games, Lego and other optional activities at Horfield Leisure Centre.

Friday 30 Oct

Let’s Play October Fun Days at Horfield Leisure Centre

Dorian Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0XW

Let’s Play offers a choice of sports, arts and crafts, games, Lego and other optional activities at Horfield Leisure Centre.

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  • Horfield Leisure Centre

    Dorian Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0XW

  • Horfield Library

    Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BD

  • Horfield Youth Club, Horfield

    Wellington Hill, Horfield, Bristol BS7 8ST

  • The Ardagh on Horfield Common

    The Ardagh, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common, Bristol BS6 7YL

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