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    Best National Parks In Bristol

    We've rounded up the best national parks in Bristol in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 12 Bristol national parks to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including parks and playgrounds. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the national parks we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Sunset behind Netley hospital at Royal Victoria Park in Bath

    Royal Victoria Park

    • Bath
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Royal Victoria Park is a beautiful expanse of green parkland a mere short stroll from the city centre, so it's a wonderful compromise trip for kids w...

    All Ages

    11 mi

    Bridge at Prior Park Landscape Gardens in Bath

    Prior Park Landscape Gardens

    • Bath
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Prior Park Landscape Gardens One of only four Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior Park, which was created in the 18...

    All Ages

    12.8 mi

    Woods at Puzzlewood in Coleford

    Puzzlewood(3)

    • Coleford
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Peppered with protruding roots, meandering pathways and dramatic natural landscape, there is plenty of magic to be found in this atmospheric 14 acre...

    All Ages

    22.6 mi

    Walking trail at Pontypool Park

    Pontypool Park

    • Pontypool
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Pontypool Park is locally known as the Peoples Park, covering some 64 hectares with Italian Gardens, Britain's only double chamber Ice House, Folly T...

    All Ages

    25.4 mi

    People in river at Glamorgan Canal Nature Reserve in Cardiff

    Glamorgan Canal Nature Reserve

    • Cardiff
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Glamorgan Canal Nature Reserve The Nature Reserve, situated in Whitchurch Cardiff, was formed in 1967 and straddles the last remaining stretch of the...

    Ages 4+

    28.2 mi

    Viaduct at Porthkerry Country Park in Barry

    Porthkerry Country Park

    • Barry
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    At Porthkerry Country Park you can't get better than this for a really well rounded family day trip: 220 acres of eminently explorable woodland and m...

    All Ages

    30.1 mi

    Lake at Great Wood in Nether Stowey

    Great Wood

    • Nether Stowey
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Kids can run free at Great Wood. With over 627 hectares of woodland to explore there’s plenty of outdoor adventure to be had. Winding, waymarked trai...

    All Ages

    33 mi

    Boat in lake at Cotswold Water Park in Cirencester

    Cotswold Water Park & Beach

    • Cirencester
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    The Cotswold Water Park is an area of about 40 square miles, featuring more than 150 lakes, set across the countryside crossing borders at Wiltshire,...

    Ages 4+

    33.7 mi

    Bridge at Dunster Forest and Estate

    Dunster Forest and Estate

    • Dunster
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Dunster Forest is part of the Dunster estate on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The forest is a great place to explore, with the chance to spot dee...

    All Ages

    40.6 mi

    Outside view of Garwnant Visitor Centre in Merthyr Tydfil

    Garwnant Visitor Centre(1)

    • Merthyr Tydfil
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    This beautiful forest is a jewel in Natural Resources Wales' crown and one of South Wales' leading recreation sites, now boasting some of the top fac...

    Ages 4+

    43.2 mi

    Aerial view of Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland

    Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland

    • Faringdon
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland is a chance for the kids to see a Tower hailed as ‘Britain's finest 20th century folly' and one of its most import...

    All Ages

    46.3 mi

    Aerial view of Queenswood Country Park in Leominster

    Queenswood Country Park

    • Leominster
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    The glorious Queenswood Country Park is a classic location for an outdoor family adventure with lots of natural delights to see as you explore, plus...

    All Ages

    49.1 mi

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