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A Great Family Day Out in Bristol

A child learns to surf with his mum in a Little Ripper lesson at The Wave in Bristol

Family friendly facilities

We’ve got everything you need to make your visit easy and enjoyable for the whole family:

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Lift access to our roof terrace
  • Breastfeeding-friendly throughout
  • Delicious kids’ menu
  • Free children’s playground and skate ramps
  • Our friendly staff are always on hand to help!

“Fantastic family fun and you have to see it to believe it! Having has a few surf lessons on the beach in variable conditions, we were all blown away by the possibility of a huge wave maker and consistent waves.”

– TripAdvisor 2024

 

“Great place to have a fun day, adults and kids. Took my daughter (7) to have a look, she loved it and wants to give surfing a try in the Little Ripper sessions. There is a path you can walk all around the site, play park, mini skate half pipe and a nice informal restaurant. Definitely going back soon!”

– Google Review 2024

A young girl plays on the skate ramps at The Wave in Bristol

Easter at The Wave


We’re officially back to 7-days-a-week starting Thursday 2nd April. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, we’ve got a massive lineup waiting for you.

After listening to your feedback, we have some exciting new and updated wave settings launching. You can test out the brand-new Intermediate Plus and Expert Plus waves. We’ve also updated our Advanced, Advanced Plus, and Expert Turns settings for a smoother ride.

We also welcome back our kid-friendly surf experiences, including Play in the Bay, Little Rippers, and Little Improvers.

The Easter Lineup:

  • Thursday 2nd – Friday 3rd April: Demo Day! Test the latest boards and gear from Firewire, Torq, Tiki, and Rip Curl.
  • Friday 3rd April: Launching The Monthly Mix-Up. Every Friday we ditch the standard settings for two featured waves for the duration of that month.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Music from DJ Burnt Toast. Plus, grab a seat in the sun as Thatcher’s joins us onsite.
  • Monday: Surfskate lessons with Soulful Skate Co.

Are you looking for a great day out that’s fun for all your family?

Whether you’re planning a half-term day trip or a summer holiday to remember, The Wave in Bristol is your go-to destination.

We have plenty of Surf Lessons and Sessions for all ages and abilities, plus a fantastic play park with swings, climbing frame, slide and sandpit, plenty of space for safe scooting and skateboarding, on-site activities such as boules and table tennis and our Clubhouse Restaurant with great meals for the whole family.

Stay for even longer and have a glamping staycation in our Safari Tents at The Camp at The Wave

Play in the Bay

Whether you are looking for a fun children’s swimming session to enjoy as a family, or want to build your own water confidence before you jump onto one of our beginner lessons, this is the perfect place to start.
A young boy rides a bodyboard at a Play in the Bay session at The Wave

What’s On

There's always something going on at The Wave - whether that's in or out of the lake! Look at our upcoming events and find out what's on.

Food & Drink

We have an on-site café bar serving declicious food and drink.
Delicious breakfast served at the Wave's bar in Bristol

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