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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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!
Inns 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.
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.
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.
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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FreeHollow 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.
The Downs
Clifton
Consisting of Clifton Down and Durdham Down, this is a huge area of protected parkland on the edge of the city
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!
Royate Hill Nature Reserve
Eastville
Royate Hill is an unusual nature reserve, partly on top of a railway viaduct with wildflower meadows and woodland.
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.
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.
Stephen's Vale Nature Reserve
Stephen’s Vale is a small wooded valley located just south of Greyfield Wood. The woodland surrounding the vale used to be a part of the hunting woods of Earl of Warwick..
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.
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.
Purn Hill Nature Reserve
Weston-super-Mare
Purn Hill is a reserve that mostly consists out of grassland and is part of the western Mendips. The hill has panoramic views across the Somerset Levels to the Blackdowns and Quantocks.
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 Playground
Greville Smyth Park is a community park and is the only park in Bristol that also includes playing structures for teenagers and can be enjoyed by all ages!
Goblin Combe Nature Reserve
Goblin Combe is a site which has contrasting areas, from the airy grasslands to a dark woodland. The Goblin Combe makes a great spot for butterflies and it provides a stunning view across Mendip.
Manor Woods Valley Nature Reserve
Bedminster
Manor Woods Valley is a nature reserve in south west Bristol with wildflower meadows, woodland and plenty of wildlife, running alongside Malago stream.