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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The Beach Hut Cafe
Hengrove
The Beach Hut Cafe is the perfect place to let the kids loose while you enjoy a coffee or an ice cream, just like a real day at the seaside.
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
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.
Brandon Hill Nature Reserve
Brandon Hill Nature Park is located in the city-centre and is a haven for wildlife. During spring and summer there are many beautiful flowers that blossom here in the park, which give the park some colour.
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.
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!
Narroways Millennium Green Nature Reserve
Ashley Down
Narroways Millennium Green is a nature reserve of a grassy and wooded ridge split by railway cuttings with spectacular views across 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!
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.
St Andrew's Park Playground
Central Bristol
St Andrew’s Park is a classic Victorian neighbourhood park with a lot of green space and children’s play area to be enjoyed by the family.
Bennett’s Patch and White’s Paddock Nature Reserve
Stoke Bishop
Bennett’s Patch and White's Paddock Reserve in the Avon Gorge has been created as part of celebrations marking Bristol’s year as European Green Capital in 2015.
Pero's Bridge
Harbourside
A pedestrian footbridge that spans Bristol's floating harbour, named in honour of Pero Jones, an enslaved African who lived in Bristol.
Clapton Moor Nature Reserve
Clapton Moor is an important area for its breeding waders and wintering wildfowl and the rhynes are home to many other species.
Prior's Wood Nature Reserve
Once part of the Tyntesfield Estate, ancient trees, streams and plantations can all be found in this wildlife-rich woodland.
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..
Tickenham Hill Nature Reserve
Tickenham Hill is a woodland with commanding views across Nailsea Moor to the coast and across the Gordano Valley.
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.
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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FreePurn 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.