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Victoria Park

πŸ“ Bristol, South West

β˜…4.6(2,199 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Large Victorian park in Bristol with play areas for all ages, tennis courts, football pitches, skate park, bowling green, and rose garden. Free entry, pram-friendly paths, and a popular on-site cafe.

βœ“ Free entryβœ“ Spacious groundsβœ“ Wildlife spottingβœ“ Multiple activitiesβœ“ Dog friendlyβœ“ Great views
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Ben Shewchuk

We walk our dog here every day, he loves it, we love it. In a normal summer there's plenty of BBQing going on. The grass gets mown often, even during lockdown. Tennis courts, bowls, table tennis. A fantastic coffee van called Stuffed run a by an awesome pair of sisters. The park itself is bigger than you think, always something new to find.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Excellent for families with children of all ages who want varied outdoor activity without paying entry. The combination of play areas, sport courts, open hills, and wildlife makes it a strong full-morning destination. Bring your own refreshments or seek out the Stuffed coffee van.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Look for the Stuffed coffee van run by two sisters β€” rated highly by regulars
⏰Bring toilet paper or plan comfort stops elsewhere β€” facilities are poor
🎟️Visit in spring for cherry blossom along the tree-lined avenues
πŸš—The hill at the top opens onto expansive quiet fields with city views

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
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2,199 Google reviews

Spacious with multiple activities40%
Beautiful park and views30%
Great for children's play20%
Poor toilet facilities10%
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Ben Shewchuk

5 years ago

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β€œWe walk our dog here every day, he loves it, we love it. In a normal summer there's plenty of BBQing going on. The grass gets mown often, even during lockdown. Tennis courts, bowls, table tennis. A fantastic coffee van called Stuffed run a by an awesome pair of sisters. The park itself is bigger than you think, always something new to find.”

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Yaprak Cveta

10 months ago

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β€œLovely park for a walk or some playtime with your dog! 🐢🐾 Victoria Park is spacious and peaceful, with great views in both directionsβ€”colorful houses on one side and the city center on the other. Perfect for a relaxed stroll, a picnic, or just enjoying a bit of green space in Bristol.”

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Sue Webb

4 years ago

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β€œGreat park to take a stroll in as has lots of paths. Good for wildlife as plenty of trees & shrubs. Squirrels everywhere lots of Blackheaded gulls pecking the grass for food,lots of birds. And some great play areas for children.”

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Dexter Hill

a year ago

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β€œA very special place as I've lived opposite this park all my life and woken up every morning to the vista of it. Huge rolling hills, plenty of green space, a cafe, tennis courts, football pitches, play areas, a cafe, woodland, a skate park, bowling green, rose garden and basketball courts. Looks great all year round but especially pleseant in spring with Sakura blossom. Perfect for a walk, picnic or kick about and much more!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Victoria Park stretches across rolling hills in south Bristol with play areas, tennis courts, football pitches, a skate park, basketball courts, bowling green, and rose garden. Tree-lined avenues and a woodland section add to the wildlife spotting β€” squirrels, blackbirds, and gulls are common. The Stuffed coffee van is a local favourite. Toilet facilities are available on site and noted as poor condition.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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