Parks & Gardens in Bristol

Bristol is often described as a city in the countryside. It is blossoming with green spaces to spend a lazy afternoon or packed with really fun play equipment to entertain the children. With over 400 gardens and parks in Bristol you will never be far away from somewhere to take time out from the thrill of the city.

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Beautiful countryside envelopes the city on all sides and Bristol makes a good place to go out exploring South Gloucestershire and South Cotswolds or R ural Somerset from.

Some of the largest parks in Bristol City Centre are Castle Park, Brandon Hill, Queen Square and Clifton Downs and if you happen to come at the right time of year you will find them hosting some of the biggest festivals in Bristol. Bristol Zoo Gardens is home to lots of exotic species and has wonderful gardens to admire as you work your way around each animal enclosure.

Just a short journey out of the city centre and you will find the extensive grounds of Ashton Court Mansion, once home to the wealthy Smythes of Bristol, or Blaise Castle Estate, another exceptional mansion house to explore.

A cemetery may not be your first thought when it comes to parks in Bristol, but Arnos Vale Cemetery is one of the earliest and best examples of a Victorian Arcadian garden cemetery in the UK and you will find many listed building and monuments of significant importance here. The University of Bristol Botanical Gardens is filled with a diverse range of plants and set to a backdrop of a remarkable Victorian house.

The extensive network of waterways and parks in Bristol means that 90% of Bristolians live within 300m of green space and when you stay at one of the many Bristol hotels and B&Bs, you will be too.

Bristol Parkhive

Bristol Parkhive is a free app that has been produced in celebration of Bristol's achievements of the accolade of 'European Green Capital City 2015' - the first UK city to do so. It lists a huge number of Bristol's beautiful and varied parks and green spaces - highlighting unique features, identifying locations, showing pictures, listing events and providing information about the facilities, access and travel.

To download the app - Go to the following links for Apple and Android.

Discover East Bristol

Discover East Bristol is an interactive website and map showing all the parks, nature reserves and other green spaces that you can discover and enjoy in the East of Bristol.

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Bristol Zoo Gardens

Clifton

Discover hundreds of incredible animal species from across the globe, set in 12 acres of award-winning gardens – the perfect fresh-air destination.
Tyntesfield

North Somerset

National Trust Victorian Gothic house, gardens, woodland, 3 play areas, 2 cafes, and shop...Phew! And all on Bristol's doorstep. Open every day.
Ashton Court Estate

Long Ashton

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

Gloucestershire

A secluded country estate upon the Cotswold escarpment, with garden strolls and woodland walks.
Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust

Central Bristol

Step into a secret world and discover 45 green acres where the history of Bristol is told in a leafy and tranquil setting.
Sudeley Castle & Gardens

Bristol & Bath

Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens at Sudeley Castle. Delve into a 1000 year history, explore award-winning gardens, indulge in luscious lunches, enjoy the adventure playground, and more.
Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Cheddar

Visit the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and Caves, boasting awe-inspiring cliffs and extraordinary subterranean stalactite show caves, plus it holds many fascinating secrets about our prehistoric ancestors. What are you waiting for? Nature, wildlife,…
Troopers Hill Nature Reserve

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

Wiltshire

Bowood House & Gardens at Bowood Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
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
Queen Square

Old City

A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.
Oldbury Court and Snuff Mills

Fishponds

Enjoy a great family day out with woodland and riverside walks, an arboretum and large children's playground.

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Free
Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill

West End

A century-old 105ft tower, set in the gorgeous parkland of Brandon Hill near Park Street in the West End.

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Free
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Arboretum with over 15,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres
Jekka's

North Bristol

Jekka’s is a family run culinary herb farm offering inspiring herb experiences from Open Days to Master Classes as well as plants, seeds, herbal infusions and illustrated gifts.
University of Bristol Botanic Garden

Stoke Bishop

Discover over 4,500 stunning plant species, including rare and threatened plants, in this huge University collection
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
Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate

Henbury

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

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Free
The Downs

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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