West Country Games Bristol: 9 Themed Group Games

Wrestle, whack and wobble through 9 absurd games and crown your group's West Country champion.

West Country Games is a group activity in Bristol where you compete in 9 hilariously themed games using large inflatables, fat suits and catapults to determine the king or queen of the West Country. Minimum group size is 8 people. Sessions run Saturday mornings and afternoons for 2–3 hours. A live English-speaking guide leads the games, which suit all ages and abilities and are especially popular with hen parties, stag dos and corporate team building.

The experience

The games themselves are the whole point: you'll wrestle, whack, chuck and wobble your way through nine setups that have made this the most popular group activity day in Bristol. Each one is built around inflatables, fat suits, catapults and other large props that turn competition into comedy. The farm setting is wheelchair accessible, and the games are designed so people of all physical abilities can take part. You're not being timed or ranked on athletic skill, just on whether your group can survive the absurdity together.

Sessions run every Saturday at 10:30am and 1:30pm, and you'll be there for 2–3 hours depending on how many people show up. A guide in English runs the games and keeps the energy moving. The minimum group size is 8, which means you're booking for a crew: hen parties, stag dos, birthday groups and corporate teams are the core of who books this. If you're smaller than 8, you'd need to join a mixed group or book private and pay for the full minimum.

What’s included

• A live English-speaking guide leading all 9 games.
• use of inflatables, fat suits, catapults and other large props throughout the session.
• access to the farm venue.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:30

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Please make your way to Gatcombe Farm, where there will be signs set up showing you where to go.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by West Country Games

Is this one for you?The 2–3 hour slot fits neatly into a Saturday without eating the whole day, so a hen party or stag group can do this and still have the evening free for dinner or drinks elsewhere in Bristol.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What exactly do we do in the 9 games?

You compete in hilariously themed games using large inflatables, fat suits, catapults and other props: wrestling, whacking, chucking and wobbling are the main moves. The games decide who becomes the king or queen of the West Country for the day.

How long does West Country Games actually take?

You'll be at the farm for 2–3 hours depending on your group size. Sessions run Saturday mornings at 10:30am and afternoons at 1:30pm.

What's the minimum group size to book?

You need at least 8 people to take part. If your group is smaller, you'd need to arrange a private booking for the full minimum or join a mixed session.

Is this suitable if someone in our group has mobility issues?

West Country Games is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. The games are designed for all physical fitness levels, though the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.

Do we need any experience or special fitness to compete?

No experience is needed. The games suit people of all ages and abilities. The point is fun and group celebration, not athletic performance. Minimum age is 18.