Things To Do Outdoors in Bristol

Heading outdoors seems more appealing than ever. Even though Bristol is a city, it is closely surrounded by glorious countryside including Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds and The Mendips. We are also a green city with over 400 parks and green spaces and have some amazing outdoor visitor attractions so it's easy to spend time outside here.

When enjoying our beautiful outdoor spaces, please do your bit to keep them beautiful for all by putting all rubbish in the nearest bins or taking it home if bins are full. 

Walking and Cycling in Bristol

Bristol is great for walking and cycling enthuasiasts and is easily traversable on foot or by two wheels. Check out our walking and cycling pages or for more specific ideas for walks, we've got a few different blogs to try including lesser-known walks suggested by Bristol Walk Fest, Top 'Spring walks' (which can actually be enjoyed at any time of the year) and Top dog walks.

Dine in the sunshine

Bristol restaurants throughout the city and the region can offer picturesque, quirky and relaxing opportunities to eat al fresco, especially when the weather is good. Browse our list of places with outdoor dining areas, plus the best pub gardens and rooftop terraces. If self-catering is more your thing then we've pulled together some ideas for the best Bristol picnic spots to lay your blanket down and watch the world go by.

Outdoor events

Enjoy Bristol's amazing events calendar, outdoors! Following government guidelines a whole host of outdoor events have been popping up in and around the city.  Experience the best of Bristol culture whilst out in the fresh air: dive in to drive-ins, explore outdoor exhibitions, try some carpool comedy and even camp inside attractions.