Things To Do Outdoors in Bristol
- Bristol is a green city, surrounded by countryside and all of these attractions and things to do are outdoors, in the open air.
- Bristol is truly a green city and has over 400 parks and green spaces. So take a deep breath and find the perfect places to walk, cycle, relax or picnic.
- From outdoor gardens in country pubs to the waterfront restaurants along the floating harbour, a trip to Bristol isn't complete without having an al fresco beverage or a bite to eat outdoors.
The AccessAble team recommends some of the most accessible outdoor attractions in Bristol.
- The best way to get to know the Floating Harbour and Harbourside is by taking one of the boat trips in Bristol
- Bristol caters for every cyclist. There are beautiful riverside country trails for weekend excursions and an extensive network of city centre cycle lanes for commuters.
- Home of infamous graffiti artist Banksy and with street art along narrow alleys, down side-streets, across city walls and bridges, Bristol lives and breathes colour of every hue.
- Looking for information on walking and walks in Bristol? Click here to find out about routes, guided walks and resources for walkers.
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- Take one of the walking tours in Bristol and discover why much of the city is best seen on foot including the Banksy walking tour.
A visit to Bristol doesn’t need to be an expensive one, in fact we’ve got 60 ideas for totally free things to do in and around the city!
- Whether it's too hot, too cold or too rainy, we've got you covered for fun things to do while avoiding the weather.
- In this section you’ll find all the important and practical information that you might need when visiting Bristol.
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Canford Park Playground
Canford Park is a Victorian park with a children’s play park, football pitches, tennis courts and a bowling green, which can be enjoyed by the whole family!
Tickenham Hill Nature Reserve
Tickenham Hill is a woodland with commanding views across Nailsea Moor to the coast and across the Gordano Valley.
Badock's Wood
Westbury on Trym
Badock's Wood is a nature reserve with woodland, streams and areas of meadow in north Bristol.
Narroways Millennium Green Nature Reserve
Ashley Down
Narroways Millennium Green is a nature reserve of a grassy and wooded ridge split by railway cuttings with spectacular views across the city.
Cary Grant Statue
Central Bristol
A life-sized bronze statue of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, unveiled in 2001 to commemorate the Bristol-born actor's achievements.
Pero's Bridge
Harbourside
A pedestrian footbridge that spans Bristol's floating harbour, named in honour of Pero Jones, an enslaved African who lived in Bristol.
Callington Road Nature Reserve
Brislington
Callington Road is a nature reserve with a green area for walking and enjoying the wildlife, wildflowers and dew pond.
Queen Square
Old City
A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.
Eastwood Farm Nature Reserve
Brislington
A peaceful riverside nature reserve with woodland, ponds and plenty of wildlife.
Royate Hill Nature Reserve
Eastville
Royate Hill is an unusual nature reserve, partly on top of a railway viaduct with wildflower meadows and woodland.
The Northern Slopes Nature Reserve
Knowle
The Northern Slopes is a nature reserve of three areas of green space with meadows, hedgerows and woods, located between Knowle, Knowle West and Bedminster in south Bristol and all offer spectacular views across the city.
St George Park Playground
St George
St George’s Park is a large Victorian suburban park with a pond, grass areas, large wheels park and a children’s playground to enjoy!
RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve
Somerset
Explore Ham Wall a special place teeming with wildlife. Enjoy stunning views across to Glastonbury Tor and follow secluded paths through the mystical landscape discovering spectacular sights and sounds.
Art and the Public Realm Bristol
Central Bristol
Find out more about Bristol's many public art works around the city.
St Andrew's Park Playground
Central Bristol
St Andrew’s Park is a classic Victorian neighbourhood park with a lot of green space and children’s play area to be enjoyed by the family.
Clapton Moor Nature Reserve
Clapton Moor is an important area for its breeding waders and wintering wildfowl and the rhynes are home to many other species.
Hellenge Hill Nature Reserve
Weston-super-Mare
Hellenge Hill lies on the south-facing scarp of the Mendips and has spectacular views across the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel.
Greville Smyth Park
Southville
Originally part of Ashton Court Estate, this popular local community park in south Bristol is well known for its splendid trees
Puxton Moor Nature Reserve
Weston-super-Mare
Puxton Moor is a large area of pasture land with rhynes running along. These rhynes are filled with rare plants and many different animals. Some of the birds that reside in the rhynes are sedge warblers, reed warblers and whimbrel.
Stockwood Open Space Nature Reserve
South Bristol
Stockwood Open Space consists of old farmland and is a blend of old meadows with hedges and woodlands.