Nature & Wildlife Areas in Bristol
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- Chloe WrightBristol, UK5 contributionsAmazing - 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 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wombling_Free_7548Bristol, UK2,114 contributionsStaff 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 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MikeyG53Emersons Green, UK5,438 contributionsI have lived and worked for the vast majority of my life here in East Bristol, Bath and Chippenham. Also I started driving something like 50 years ago, and the A431 has been a road that I consequentially have travelled extensively. So, I must have driven past this attraction possibly hundreds of times, but have never visited, that is until now.
With little knowledge of what we would find, we set-off for our visit on this Tuesday late morning. Originally our plan was to drive up to Worcestershire to visit a National Trust property, but the weather forecast for Worcester was not good. Conversely the weather here wasn’t too bad, so we swapped around the visits and set-off for our drive to Willsbridge.
We found we could park near the entrance in a lay-by, but parking is generally very limited. The only on-site parking was for blue badge holders only. We walked the short distance downhill to the centre of the site with a cluster of buildings centred on the café; this was shut for the day (Tuesday is the only that the café does not open). The walks and the trails are open every day, but if you want food and/or drinks here on a Tuesday you must take your own.
We did take a walk around a couple of well maintained walks near to the Mill, the Pond and the Wildlife Garden which was pleasant, more-so because there were not too many people around. A longer walk to the Quarry was initially easy-going, and slightly uphill. The return along the old Avon and Gloucestershire Dramway was more of a challenge and some of the rough pathways were substantially overgrown.
As we couldn’t get refreshments we decided to call it a day and leave the remaining walks for another visit later this year. So, this visit turned-out to be a recce, but there is enough here to make us want to return probably during school term-time, and definitely not on a Tuesday.Written 31 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Grover RPensacola, FL22,047 contributionsWhat 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 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - #CicconeBristol, UK603 contributionsWhat 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 stepsWritten 3 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RobininBRISTOLBristol, UK1,065 contributionsWould 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 200Written 1 October 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Graeme BLos Cristianos, Spain25,811 contributionsWhat 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 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - daveashukBristol, UK809 contributionsA great place for walk, picnic or lounging and is totally free to do, with a car park by the house and on the B4054 opposite the Shirehampton golf course. There are numerous trails in the woods and a cafe on the basement of the building overlooking the River Severn. Tours are available on Heritage Days in September of each year and are recommended. There are a few follies dotted around the grounds and you can walk for 30-60 minutes to see everything. The old foot bridge that was damaged by a lorry has been replaced after several years , see photo and now allows access to the Blaine castle Estate.Written 19 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HemphizBristol, UK1 contributionContacted 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 notbibgWritten 11 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rich43251Bristol, UK8 contributionspark in greenbank cemetery or side roads if closed steps and plenty of paths.A BIT OVERGROWN in placesWritten 4 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
