May Half Term At Brimscombe Mill

Fun activities for all ages

All our these businesses work together to host lots of exciting activities and events to keep all ages entertained in the School holidays.

From toddlers to teens there are activities for everyone. We love it when the mill is filled with families coming to hang out at Brimscombe Mill and lots even stay all day.

The Mill is a great base to explore the surrounding Stroud area, arriving in the morning at 09:30am for coffee, a croissant and a kids craft activity, by lunchtime children can enjoy a jacket potato and hot chocolate by the river outside. Then in the afternoon take a walk along the canal to explore the beautifully restored canal and all the nature that thrives in the valley.

We have a full timetable of activities this May Half Term for you and your family to enjoy.

"I am so grateful for Brimscombe Mill whenever it’s a holiday. My child has been poorly recently and there’s a limit to what we’ve been able to do and it’s great being able to come down here in all weathers."

Brimscombe Mill Customer

  • A young girl and an adult woman making dampened paper plate dragon crafts at a table, with craft supplies such as feathers, scissors, and glue around them, in a busy indoor setting.

    Kids Stuff Crafts 10:00-12:30

    Monday-Saturday Kids Stuff host a pay as you can craft activity for kids. Drop in and enjoy a coffee while your little one creates.

  • Table tennis

    Games & Activities

    We have a play area for children under 5 to play in, a full size table tennis table, pool table and gaming machine open at all times.

    These are all free to use and friends are always made in sharing a game together.

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    Kids Kitchen

    Hands on cookery sessions for children run by Long Table.

    Tuesday 26th May- 10:30-12:00- S’mores on the firepit

    Wednesday 27th May-10:30-12:00- Veggie spring rolls

  • Smoothies and kids lunch

    Food & Drink

    The Long Table, alongside their usual pay as you can lunch, will also be serving pay as you can jacket potatoes for children and mini kids smoothies, milkshakes and hot chocolate.

  • childrens scavenger hunt

    Scavenger Hunts

    Join us for the Brimscombe Mill scavenger hunt. Find all 10 for a prize from Kids Stuff.

  • Bristol Reptile Encounters

    Hands On Reptile Experience

    On Wednesday 27th May join Bristol Reptile Encounters to learn about and hold a variety of reptiles; from snakes to lizards.

    Click here to book

Browse events by day

Monday 25th May

We are shut for the bank holiday.

Tuesday 26th May

10:00-12:30 - Daily drop in craft table with Kids Stuff. Come along and make your own stress balls.

10:30-12:00- Kids Kitchen with Long Table- S’mores on the firepit-Toast your own marshmallows on the firepit and sandwich between delicious chocolate biscuits for the ultimate treat. 50p per child and open to all until we run out!

All day- Join us for the Brimscombe Mill scavenger hunt. Find all 10 for a prize.

Wednesday 27th May

10:00-12:30 - Daily drop in craft table with Kids Stuff. Come along and do some Sharpie tye dye.

10:30-12:00- Kids Kitchen with Long Table- Veggie spring rolls and dipping sauce- Roll up your sleeves and join us this May half term to learn how to craft delicious, fresh veggie spring rolls from scratch. £1 per child and open to all until we run out!

10:30-12:30- Join us for a hands on reptile experience in the Sanctuary. We will be joined by Bristol Reptile Encounters and their not so furry friends to learn about and hold a variety of reptiles; from snakes to lizards. Book here.

All day- Join us for the Brimscombe Mill scavenger hunt. Find all 10 for a prize.

Thursday 28th May‍ ‍

10:00-12:30 - Daily drop in craft table with Kids Stuff. Come along and make your own badges.

All day- Join us for the Brimscombe Mill scavenger hunt. Find all 10 for a prize.

Friday 29th May

10:00-12:30 - Daily drop in craft table with Kids Stuff. Come along and make a skewer sculpture.

All day- Join us for the Brimscombe Mill scavenger hunt. Find all 10 for a prize.

 FAQs

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  • We have disabled parking spaces outside our Sanctuary Space. Our hub has ramp access and is wheelchair friendly. We also have an accessible toilet.

  • Yes, we love dogs, well behaved dogs are welcome on a lead. There is a lovely walk along the canal for dogs to enjoy too.

  • There is lots of parking on and off site, please park considerately and leave space for others. In the holidays if there is no space on site please park across Brimscombe hill in the port car park.

  • Brimscombe Mill are open Tuesday-Friday. Lunch is served 10-2 on these days. Dinner is served 5-7pm on Thursdays and 6-8pm on Friday and Saturdays. The shop opening times are here

  • We have baby changing area, accessible loos and buggy friendly access. We have high chairs available, comfy sofas for feeding and a microwave for warming baby food.

  • We have a bike store here on site and love it when our customers choose to cycle.

  • We have a pay as you can restaurant here on site so ask that our guests enjoy food from there. If you would like to have a picnic, there are benches along the canal with beautiful views of the surrounding hills.