Nature and outdoor

Bristol has hundreds of beautiful parks and green spaces, from magnificent municipal spaces such as the historic Queen Square to parks great for sports and picnics such as Greville Smyth. Here's a list of the best.

Further afield, you can also find fantastic nature reserves and forests such as WWT Slimbridge Wetlands and Westonbirt, The National Arboretum.

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  1. Ring-tailed Lemur with baby

    Bristol Zoo Gardens

    Location:

    Clifton

    A visit to this city zoo is your passport for a day trip into an amazing world of animals, exhibits and other attractions

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    Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

    Location:

    North Somerset & the Mendips

    Get hands on and meet a variety of animals, including giraffe, rhinos, tigers and lions, then relax while the kids use the 12 play areas

  3. Crazy golf at Wookey Hole

    Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill

    Location:

    Mendip

    Britain's most spectacular showcaves, with many activities and exhibitions, and home of the infamous Witch of Wookey

  4. Longleat Safari & Adventure Park

    Longleat Safari & Adventure Park

    Location:

    Wiltshire

    See the wonders of the animal kingdom, from lions, tigers, rhino, giraffes and zebra to wallabies, otters and monkeys

  5. Tyntesfield, during restoration

    Tyntesfield

    Location:

    Wraxall

    Spectacular Victorian country house and estate, situated on a ridge overlooking the beautiful Yeo Valley

  6. Troopers Hill Nature Reserve Bristol

    Troopers Hill Nature Reserve

    Location:

    St George

    An award-winning local nature reserve and former mine in east Bristol that overlooks the River Avon

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    Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

    Location:

    S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

    Arboretum with over 16,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres

  8. Ashton Court Estate

    Ashton Court Estate

    Location:

    Long Ashton

    Historic 850-acre parkland with mansion, two pitch-and-putt golf courses, miniature railway, orienteering and nature trails

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    Painswick Rococo Gardens

    Location:

    S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

    This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century gentle folk were creating flamboyant...

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    RSPB Wetland Newport

    Explore our reedbeds, enjoy views across the Severn Estuary or stroll through shady woodland. Or why not relax in our coffee shop or...

  11. Children at Horseworld Visitor Centre Bristol

    HorseWorld

    Location:

    Whitchurch

    Meet and help feed the rescued horses, ponies, donkeys in order to support this charity's animal welfare work

  12. Castle Park Bristol - St Peter's Church

    Castle Park and St Peter's Church

    Location:

    Broadmead

    A picturesque park offering a quiet place to sit or stroll, right alongside the tranquil waters of the city harbour

  13. Indoor play, pig and climbing structures

    Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

    Location:

    Keynsham

    A great day out for the whole family in a beautiful river-based park, offering a truly all-weather entertainment centre

  14. Ashton Court Visitor Centre

    Ashton Court Visitor Centre

    Location:

    Long Ashton

    Visitors to Ashton Court Estate, one of the city's best loved parks, can now enjoy the improved facilities, café, bistro and shop

  15. Brandon Hill Park Bristol Cabot Tower

    Brandon Hill

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    Park in central Bristol, with a children's play area, the Cabot Tower landmark, views over the city and a nature conservation area

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    The Downs

    Location:

    Clifton

    Consisting of Clifton Down and Durdham Down, this is a huge area of protected parkland on the edge of the city

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    Dyrham Park

    Location:

    Dyrham

    This fine William and Mary house, set in 265 acres of ancient deerpark, was built between 1691 and 1702 for William Blathwayt

  18. Canoe Safari at WWT Slimbridge

    WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre

    Location:

    Gloucestershire

    Well renowned and popular conservation centre, which features the world's largest collection of swans, geese, ducks and flamingos

  19. Greville Smyth Park Bristol

    Greville Smyth Park

    Location:

    Southville

    Originally part of Ashton Court Estate, this popular local community park in south Bristol is well known for its splendid trees

  20. Blaise Castle House

    Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate

    Location:

    Henbury

    Unique mansion that houses some stunning period costumes and everyday Victorian objects, including model trains, dolls and toys

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