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University Botanic Garden

2 ha

📷 don cload · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.47757, -2.62573

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParkingToilets

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Network Route 4

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Samaritans Way South WestWalking route166 km
Named routeLength 166 kmRegional walking route
Bristol Triangular City WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Community Forest PathWalking route72 km
Named routeRef CFPLength 72 kmLocal walking route
Mariners Lanepublic footpath · 149 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 149 mSurface groundPath type: footway
Pitch and Pay Lanepublic footpath · 327 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 327 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

254 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Malago GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef MGWLocal cycle route
Filton LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Super Nova TrailMountain bike route
Named routeIncline down
Nova TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hollybush Lanebridleway · 502 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 502 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Hollybush Lanebridleway · 167 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 167 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Hollybush Lanebridleway · 46 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 46 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Holmes, University of Bristol Botanic Garden

📷 don cload · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Holmes, University of Bristol Botanic Garden

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Brunel Open SpaceUrban park3.5 km→🌱Elm ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Clifton DownUrban park1.2 km→🌱Royal Fort GardenUrban park2.7 km→✦BLAISE CASTLE AND HAMLETHistoric site2.8 km→

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