Bristol Quiet Areas

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Low noise, birdsong, for pausing or passing through. Shaded with trees. Open 24 hours

Temple Church Gardens

A photo of a grassy lawn area, with mature leafy trees running along each side and a church ruin at the far end in the distance.

Calm (can be busy), leaves rustling, for sitting. Enclosed, shaded. Open 10am to 4pm

St Stephens Church Gardens

An image of a grassy lawn area surrounded by narrow paved paths. There is a church behind the path and benches and flowers pots on the path running alongside the church.

Calm, low-noise, water sounds. Walking and pausing. Varying shade. Open 24 hours

Millennium Promenade

An image of a wide pathway with neat green bushes running along either side. There are tall buildings on either side that are light yellow and clad in wood. In the distance there are two people walking ahead and even further there are six masts of a ship.

How to use the maps and about the spaces

Using this page

You can use the maps and information to:

find a quieter place to pause or sit
understand what each space is like before you visit
feel more confident navigating and using the space

You can:

view maps and summary information online
follow a step-by-step visual guide (social story)
download and print the information before you visit

What the maps show

The maps highlight key features to help you plan ahead:

quieter and busier areas
seating and places to rest
types of paths and uneven surfaces
shaded and green areas that may feel cooler
entrances and routes
nearby facilities such as toilets

About the spaces

These spaces are free to visit and open to everyone
Co-created with neurodivergent people and accessibility partners

These spaces:

are typically quieter than the surrounding streets from 9am to 5pm, but can vary due to weather, events and lunchtime on weekdays
may include natural sounds such as birdsong or water
are often less crowded, but may be busier at lunchtime or in good weather

About the project

The Bristol Quiet Areas Plan is a citizen-led project, led by University of Gloucestershire, in partnership with Visit West and others, exploring and defining what makes quiet, nature-rich urban spaces meaningful, accessible and restorative.

This project was supported by a grant from the Ecological Citizen(s) Network+,
an EPSRC-funded Network (EP/W020610/1).