Brandon Hill, just a twenty-minute walk from Castle Park right in the city centre, is the oldest park in Bristol, offering gorgeous gardens and views down to the city from its benches or from the 105-foot tall Cabot Tower, which is free to climb, built in 1897 on the steep upper park of the hill. The whole site is divided into informal gardens, a small nature reserve on (2 hectares) and open grassland. The paths are lined with majestic trees, and down the hill lies an active lake where ducks and swans swim. On a small island in the middle of that lake you can see squirrels, birds and wondering about.
There is also a childen’s play area, plus a skate park and a small basketball court, so there’s plenty for everyone in this natural oasis in the city.
Brandon Hill is viewable from Cabot Tower, which is open every day except Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Details
- Address:
- Park Street
- BS1 5RR
- Transport:
- Park Street Top (U6) from Bristol Temple Meads train station