I had never taken the aerial walkway challenge until our Covid visit.
Although the challenge had been issued on an annual basis for about a decade,Β I had always had the wrong shoes/ skirt/ attitude. On this visit however, I had a worldβs end pandemic mindset andΒ today was going to be the day.
I stepped up, in every sense, having no inkling whatsoever as to my tolerance for heights β it was going to be a total surprise if I turned out to be a soaring eagle or a chicken of the aerial world.Β
As it turned out I was sort of a middling pigeon, I would say. When I could hang on to a rope, or step on to a sturdy plank β no bother. It was during the trapeze artistsβ bendy wire sections where you had nothing to hold on to to steady yourself, that I found myself mentally pep-talking my way through. (Can I just say DO NOT look down at this point β it is all in the horizon focus).
The best bit was between the sections, when you get to stand on a real platform, and hug a pole. At these points I could survey the whole zoo and practically touch the howling gibbons, putting me to shame with their effortless tree swings, a couple of meters below me.
The children were fine. You donβt need to worry about them as they are fearless in their belief in their own immortality.
Try it. I dare you!
WOW! Bristol looks like an amazing place to visit!
I am certainly adding it to my travel bucket list!
Excellent. It is definitely worth a visit.π
The wall art is brilliant.
Bristol really is a fantastic city.
Love a bit of oversized street art. π
It definitely looks like there are a lot of things to keep the kids busy with in Bristol! I might even add a couple of these to my own itineray.
I can totally recommend giving them a go as an adult too.π
All of these activities look like so much fun! It is nice that Bristol still has so much to do even during quarantine. π
Thank you! I think parents might as well enjoy themselves at the same time.π
You made me laugh out loud with “the world is your Scotch egg”! But seriously, you’re so right that you gotta get the kids outta the house when you can. Otherwise everyone will bounce off the walls. Great ideas for things to do in Bristol with kids!
You’ve got to laugh or you’d cry.π (I think our family’s legs might be turning to jelly through under-use.) Get them outside or die trying I say.π
Omg. Lol. If only everyone thought the world was their Scotch Egg. And I may not be a kid but I 100% want to do everything on this list. Like visit the SS Great Britain.
Such a delightful list of things to do with kids! Or maybe just do for myself, if I were there π
I appreciate your link at ‘My Corner of the World’ this week! Thanks for joining us!
I was meant to be going to Bristol this year, but I didn’t manage it… I didn’t know there was so much to do. Ashton Court looks like a great place to wander and the big kid in me seriously wants to try those slidy rocks!
Ashton Court is gorgeous in all the seasons. And you just can’t beat a slidy rock π
Wonderful excursions with the little ones. I’m saving these ideas for my future trip. Not for kids, but for myself. I’m the kid π
Ha, yes I make sure I’m going enjoy the activity I’m taking them on. Have fun when you get here.π
Bristol is such a wonderful city to explore and there are lots of great ideas here for things to do during lockdown. Weβve visited a few places on your list but youβve given me some ideas of where to go next time we visit Bristol. Ashton Court looks like a lovely place for a walk β what a gorgeous photo of the deer. Love the street art. Slidy Rock looks like fun and sledging looks like the perfect festive activity. Thanks for linking up with #CountryKids
So many great places to visit with kids. I took the boys to Bristol Zoo when they were very little, but haven’t been back since. I am sure they would love it.
We have had annual membership of the zoo a few times and we never get bored of it. There is always one standout animal, be it a howling gibbon or baby gorilla.
Great ideas. I spent a lot of time as a teen in Bristol. My best friends grandparents lived there and we would go and stay in the summer. Always remember the downs and the Clifton bridge. #mischiefandmayhem
That slippy rock is the best isn’t it? I always want the river to match the grandeur of the bridge and gorge.π
I haven’t been to Bristol for years – such a lovely city #mischiefandmemories
I haven’t been to Bristol before, it looks like there is a lot of fun to be had. I will definitely keep this for reference xx #MischiefAndMemories
Goodness! Who knew that there was SO much to do in Bristol! I especially love the look of a visit to Tyntesfied. Wow! I’ll know where to go for a mini break once everything gets back to normal again π Thank you for joining us for #MischiefAndMemories x
Tyntesfield is beautiful. Hope you make it for a mini-break soon!
Wish I lived nearer Bristol! Plenty of ideas for things to do on a staycation (fingers crossed for this year!) so thanks for sharing with us over at #MischiefAndMemories
Looks like we’ll be staying local for a little while yet.
Loved this post. Bristol is a city I have only visited once and briefly so on my list for somewhere to go for a city break post-lockdown.#MischiefandMemories
There are some fab ideas there. Thanks for sharing with the #MischiefAndMemories linky. We hope you will be back again next week
The view of the bridge and surrounding area from Slidy Rock looks so amazing! This is a great list of things to do in Bristol! Thanks for sharing your tips and insight!!
So many great ideas! Wallace and Grommit must have been a hit!
Hope you’re holding up well during this time. Stay strong!
Lockdown 3 was never going to be welcome, but weekly walks are just about saving our collective sanity. (And you can still see Wallace and Grommit through the windows even when everything is closed).π
Bowing down to this incredibly detailed post! I have only been in Bristol in the UK briefly to see its rocky beach many years ago, but I have been to Bristol, Rhode Island in the USA many times, which makes me realize I shouldn’t neglect returning to its sister across the sea!