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What to do and see in Bristol, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Bristol is a quirky British city with beautiful hilly vistas and plenty of historic sights to explore. Anyone interested in ships will have a blast aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great oceanliner, and the Matthew, a replica of the ship upon which John Cabot sailed to America in the 15th century. The graceful Clifton Suspension Bridge is another must-see.
Restaurants in Bristol
1. Bristol Floating Harbour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By JuneBug1939 - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom
We had a leisurely stroll around the harbour, admiring the boats, visiting MShed, Millennium Square, traversing the Pero Bridge with its many padlocks, turning the corner by the Arnolfini, admiring Cabot's statue, and then down The Grove (where the Thekla used to be moored - a famous music venue), then down Welsh Back to Bristol Bridge and on down Baldwin Street. A nice circular trip. And it didn't cost a penny!
2. Avon Gorge National Nature Reserve
3. Frome Valley Walkway
4. University of Bristol Botanic Garden
5. Brandon Hill Nature Park
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4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By LondonNifty - London, United Kingdom
This is a lovely walk near central Bristol with great views from the top where you can sit and chill. The tower was closed for Covid at the time, the view from the top must be even more amazing.
6. Vassals Park
7. Leigh Woods
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By chloef115 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Lovely woods and loads of different routes to explore. Some areas can be a little muddy so great for kids (and adults) with wellys. There are picnic tables for those that want to take lunch or have a sit down, and theres some lovely carved pieces of wood dotted around (crocodile, Giant sofa etc). You have to pay for parking (£2 2hrs, £4 4hrs etc) but thats not bad for a couple hours out the house soaking in nature.
8. Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
This is one of England's most special places - the limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a stunning landscape of steep slopes and undulating plateau punctuated by spectacular gorges and rocky outcrops. On the hilltops there are hundreds of ancient monuments, whilst on steeper slopes flower rich grasslands and wooded combes offer varied habitats for a wide variety of wildlife.
Reviewed By 923Dan - Swindon, United Kingdom
The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a stunning natural area just to the south of Bristol. Limestone rolling hills, with Cheddar Gorge as its touristy heart, the best place near Bristol to get away from city life and explore nature. Simply stunning landscape!
9. Harbourside
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4.5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By ldgp14 - Walsall, United Kingdom
We took a walk along the harbourside on our visit to Bristol, it is a wonderful harbour with loads of places to eat and drink, with the added bonus of being able to see the fantastic SS Great Britain.
10. Redcliffe Caves
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Bigjoe3105 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Great tour of this famous but sometimes forgotten gem of Bristol. Top marks to Alan Gray. The man knows his stuff and his enthusiasm is second to none. Much better than the open doors day visit, as you go further and not so many people. Great stuff !
