Nature & Wildlife Areas in Bristol

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Nature & Wildlife Areas in Bristol

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What travellers are saying

  • Chloe Wright
    Bristol, UK10 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing - just so so beautiful! Felt privileged to be there. Paths lined with majestic trees and an active lake with ducks and swans. A small island in the middle where you can see squirrels, birds and other rodents wondering about. Play area was good for the kids and there was also a skate park and a small basketball court. I haven't visited much in the past but my rediscovery during the recent lockdown walks made me wish I had!!
    Written 8 January 2024
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  • Wombling_Free_7548
    Bristol, UK2,079 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Staff were very friendly. Quite a quirky selection of exhibits, including a scold’s bridle. Not worth a special trip, but do pop in if you are already on the estate. Good shop too - bought a football and little windmill.
    Written 16 May 2022
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  • SJD
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I booked afternoon tea for two in the cafe as a last minute birthday treat. Despite the late notice the food was the best I've had! The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive.
    I'd definitely recommend
    Written 31 July 2022
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  • Grover R
    Pensacola, FL18,062 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What really makes Clifton Suspension Bridge so great is the Gorge it crosses. Of all the things we visited in England, only this gorge and the white cliffs were the lone natural attractions.

    Between Bristol and the sea, the river Avon has to cut through an area of limestone hills. At Clifton Suspension Bridge the gorge is at its most pronounced at 700 feet wide and just over 300 feet high. It is an area of real natural beauty. The beauty of the Gorge is accentuated by the Clifton Bridge. It is made for pictures.

    We walked early on a very frosty December morning and enjoyed our time here. It was beautiful and even magical in the frosty morning mist.
    Written 1 January 2023
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  • #Ciccone
    Bristol, UK628 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a lovely walk! Stubled a cross an old WW2 hospital and a log face statue in tribute to the women of WW2 - the wicker whale and nature reserve are the perfect place to wander and forget your thoughts. Also I didn't come across many people and I would advise wearing wellies... lots of muddy paths and steps
    Written 3 February 2021
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  • RobininBRISTOL
    Bristol, UK1,131 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Would you believe it? In the very heart of "posh" Bristol a serene piece of country. Admittedly it gets noisier as you near the Portway - but ignore it - this is a gem. Try to find the remains of the garden for Bishops Knoll - a private house - now demolished - that a superb couple turned from their home into a hospital in WW1 for 200
    Written 1 October 2016
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  • GGSM81
    Bristol, UK294 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The estate has a free car park and usually has spaces free. The house has a cafe that sells lovely food, ice creams and hot drinks. You can sit outside of it and see the view across to Avonmouth. The estate itself has some lovely grounds and is always popular with dog walkers. There are the remains of the quarry gardens and some stone follys if you keep your eyes peeled-the most obvious one being ‘The Grotto’ which is a short walk from the end of the landscaped garden near the house. There is a ring of trees known as ‘The Chapel’-this used to be used by the scouts a lot. The grounds also contain a trig point with a nearby decorative feature. Well worth visiting. Recommended.
    Written 13 September 2020
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  • Graeme B
    Los Cristianos, Spain20,374 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a lovely place to visit.
    A large area of woodland with the pools hidden in the middle.
    Loads of walking trails, but a lot of steps.
    Amazing Woodlands, with really big trees.
    Very peaceful when we walked through, though watch out for the many cyclists.
    Fishermen at the main pool, but you must have a permit.
    Highly recommend a visit & stroll around, you could spend an hour or a day, but just Relax.
    Written 17 September 2021
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  • rich43251
    Bristol, UK8 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    park in greenbank cemetery or side roads if closed steps and plenty of paths.A BIT OVERGROWN in places
    Written 4 June 2019
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  • Hemphiz
    Bristol, UK1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Contacted via telephone to arrange a visit for my sons birthday and everything was fine. Said they (him) would contact me... Weeks and many emails later I've still heard notbibg
    Written 11 November 2019
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