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    College Green

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    It's not exactly Central Park, but college green is a perfectly situated break from the cars, the roads and the shops. It is also surrounded by the glorious council house on one side and Bristol cathedral on the other. Being grass and being England, you can only really make the most of it during the summer months and even then, when it hasn't been raining (which in recent years, isn't that often). I've had various jobs over the past few years and lots of them have been based close to college green. And I, like hundreds of other people, have used the green to relax on, eat my lunch on, read the paper on and occasionally have a little nap on.

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    The bottom of Park Street runs alongside the park, and the tidiness and volume of people makes you feel very safe.

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    St Andrews Park - Taken from their website

    St Andrews Park

    4.4(15 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    A square of green, surrounded by terraces on all sides, St. Andrews Park is probably deserving of…read morethe 'green oasis' cliché. Big old conker trees at the top of the hill make lovely shade for reading. As you go further down, there's a bit more open space usually where people play football. As the land isn't flat here it's not perfect for sports, although I have enjoyed a few afternoons of Frisbee here. There's a kids park, which doesn't usually have glowering teenagers sitting on the swings, always a plus. They've also got a bowls green (so a lied, there is at least one small patch of perfectly flat land) tucked away for your granddad. Since its surrounded by housing it's unsurprising how popular it gets when the sun comes out. On a fine day in July or August it can be a challenge to find enough space to set your picnic and you can certainly forget about being able to play Frisbee. I don't blame the people for coming, this park offers a little lung for the surrounding area.

    St Andrews park is great, it's a luscious green haven just a short walk from the hustle and bustle…read moreof Gloucester road. The park has lots of green grassy space, and trees to offer shade from the sun. The kids play area is at the top of the hill and hosts your usual park utensils, it also has a paddling pool which is open during the summer. This park offers something for everyone, it has a really chilled feel and during the warm weather has a real festival vibe. With groups of people having BBQs and enjoying a few beers in the sun. There's a small catering can that offers drinks and nibbly treats! The toilets are the only downside to this place, they are a little worse for wear and could do with a bit of TLC. I love this park and would definitely recommend you pay a visit!

    Brandon Hill

    Brandon Hill

    4.5(30 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This is a very concealed park, despite it being quite large, and having a beautiful tower at the…read moretop of it! Seemingly only known by the locals, I feel there should be more signs towards it so the tourists can find it easier, as it really is a park not to be missed when visiting Bristol. The park is a big hill that gets higher and higher till you get to the top, which is where Cabot Tower is. Perfect for summer barbeques, leisurely walks, or sitting on one of the benches staring out into the amazing view. You can see for miles out, on a clear day. It is a wonderful park that everyone should visit at least once, and after that once, I'm pretty sure you'll keep coming back!

    Brandon Hill is a patch of greenery between Jacobs Wells Road and Park Street. A blessing for…read moreBristol it has got a little bit of everything. At the peak is Cabot Tower, for your dose of history. This is free to enter and well worth the climb for the incredible views of Bristol. Although you only have to get half way up the hill to see South Bristol spread out before you like a tablecloth - an doable climb even if you're not the fittest of people. As well as getting an education, you can have some fun and experience a bit of a nature. There's a children's play area and a basketball hoop (which are few and far between in Bristol). There's usually someone on the basketball court and I've had a few good games, mostly with students. The only downside is that the courts very small, and you'll often find yourself losing your ball in the buses down the side. Nature comes courtesy of various little reserves that have been set up. They've got a little pond that's chock-a-block with frogs spawn in the spring. I think it's a sight of special scientific interest for something or other too, but I'm afraid exactly what escapes me at the moment. Either way, it's nice to have something really wild right in the centre of the city.

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    Queen Square - Queen's Park in the snow!

    Queen Square

    4.3(16 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    The green lungs of the city centre, or something. It is free to walk across and open 24 hours a day…read more- a tiny square of park to take your lunchtime sarnie on a sunny day. The businesses surrounding it (many solicitors and charities) in the square are gorgeously grand Georgian buildings, making this old part of the city seem quite regal. Many of them have been restored in the last 10 years thanks to a Heritage lottery grant. Woop! Summer months are my favourite down on the square, as it pays host to a plethora of exciting outdoor events like theatre (including Shakespeare and Opera), concerts and is a main part of the Harbourside festival too, fireworks and all.

    This is the poshest of Bristol's parks. Queens Square is an elegant patch of grass just off from…read morethe city centre, criss-crossed by paths and with an impressive looking statue in its centre. A good place to go for a few minutes away from the fumes and noisiness of Bristol city centre (as well having a bit of greenery it's bordered by quiet roads on all four sides). It's popular in this respect, with hoards of office workers disgorging on the grass around lunch time each day. There are festivals put on here in the summer, and I recommend going. With grand Georgian terraces on all sides it makes for a slightly different sort of feel when watching live music - it feels like a proper venue (rather than just being random field, where you will find most festivals. Just make sure you don't get stuck behind the big statue, as as hap paned to me in the past. With a sense of history, Queen Square offers a civilised respite from Bristol city centre.

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    Anchor Square

    Anchor Square

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Anchor Square is a small concreted park or court yard near @ Bristol. It is wonderfully designed to…read morecreate a feeling of open space, and mixes this with beautiful fountains and water displays. There is a large outdoors television screen which shows world news and local weather, along with sport updates and other local information. There is also a variety of fountains and benches for a good photo opportunity, or even a nice place to spend your lunch break. Additionally there are cleverly positioned historical statues which can easily be mistaken for real people if the weather is poor - can make a good 'you've been framed' moment when tourists realise they are not real! I also really like the large rounded silver planetarium in the corner of the area which is quite transfixing to look at! The park is a lovely, cosmopolitan and very clean/tidy area which really shows off the best of Bristol.

    Ever seen the massive @ Bristol building down near the Bristol Harbourside? Well this square is…read moreliterally just next to this building, so it's not too hard to find at all. It's a very modern and trendy area laid with concrete and although it's not the biggest open space in Bristol it somehow creates the illusion that it's very spacey and chilled out. They often put on the odd live event here such as music or different acts on a little stage, but the best thing about it is the fact that they have a large plasma screen TV at the front of the square which they use for screening various different things throughout the day - and with the World Cup season coming up I'm definitely going to head down to Anchor Square with a few drinks as I'm sure the atmosphere is going to be brilliant! Located right by the Waterfront its in a lovely location, and all the places surrounding the square are very modern and beautifully designed - it really is just a nice place to go to especially when they've got some kind of entertainment going on! They also have a large underground multi storey car park right next to it which is worth knowing...

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