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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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Ashton Court Meadow Nature Reserve
Long Ashton
Ashton Court Meadow is a part of the Ashton Court Estate and is located on the Eastern part. During spring and summer it has beautiful wildflowers and in May it is full of green-winged orchids.
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!
Castle Bridge
Redcliffe
With its strking form snaking over the river, Castle Bridge connects the areas of Finzels Reach and Castle Park.
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FreeInns Court Park and Playground
South Bristol
George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, opened the new Inns Court Park and Play Area in July 2015. There were plenty of activities for children to take part in, including a colouring competition run by the One Tree Per Child team.
Castle Park and St Peter's Church
Bristol Shopping Quarter
A picturesque park offering a quiet place to sit or stroll, right alongside the tranquil waters of the city harbour
Dolebury Warren Nature Reserve
Winscombe
Dolebury Warren is a site of an Iron Age Hill fort, but is now filled with wildflowers and rare butterflies. The flowers vary from early purple orchid to bell heather and the unusual mixture of wildflowers.
Lawrence Weston Moor Nature Reserve
North Bristol
Lawrence Weston Moor consists of an extensive network of wet meadows and reed beds and is extremely rich in wildlife.
The Downs
Clifton
Consisting of Clifton Down and Durdham Down, this is a huge area of protected parkland on the edge of the city
Hollow at Royal Fort Gardens
Clifton
Discover 10,000 unique tree species, which have been gathered by the artist Katie Paterson from almost every country on the planet.
Eastwood Farm Nature Reserve
Brislington
A peaceful riverside nature reserve with woodland, ponds and plenty of wildlife.
Queen Square
Old City
A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.
Burledge Hill Nature Reserve
Burledge Hill is part of a limestone plateau as well as a part of the Mendip Hills and has panoramic views over Chew Valley Lake.
Blaise Castle Estate Playground
Henbury
Come and enjoy Blaise Castle Estate's 650 acre parkland, which includes a museum and castle and a children’s play area.
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.
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.
Art and the Public Realm Bristol
Central Bristol
Find out more about Bristol's many public art works around the city.
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.
Royate Hill Nature Reserve
Eastville
Royate Hill is an unusual nature reserve, partly on top of a railway viaduct with wildflower meadows and woodland.
Eastville Park Playground
Come and enjoy Eastville Park which has a fishing lake, lots of green space and children’s playgrounds!
Badock's Wood
Westbury on Trym
Badock's Wood is a nature reserve with woodland, streams and areas of meadow in north Bristol.
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