This summer Bristol is coming together to celebrate Play Day 2025 with three FREE family play sessions taking place in Bristol.

A national, annual event co-ordinated by Play England, Playday is a celebration of children’s right to play, and aims to highlight the importance of play in children’s lives.

Free family play sessions will be taking place at the Ardagh on Horfield Common, Eastville Park, and Redcatch Community Garden from 11am – 3pm.

Activities include den building, crafts, large games with BAND, bike fixing with Dr Bike, basketball, origami, sensory play, and much more!

This year’s Playday theme is ‘Spaces for Play’, highlighting the vital importance of accessible, inclusive spaces where children and young people can play freely, spending time and connecting with friends. 

Playday 2025 Locations:
– The Ardagh, Horfield Common, BS6 7YL
– Eastville Park, BS5 6QL
– Redcatch Community Garden, Knowle, BS4 2RD

Whether your child likes to play big or small, quiet or loud, solo or in a group, there’ll be something for everyone. Bring a picnic too!

The event is free and runs on a drop-in basis – no booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

All welcome along to join the fun!

To find out about more free activities across Bristol this summer, do check out my What’s On page!