Museums · South West England
Hengrove Park
In or near Bristol.
Hengrove Park is a large public park in the Hengrove area of Bristol, England. The site occupies the grounds of the former Whitchurch Airport. It encompasses approximately 76 hectares (190 acres) of o
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Parson Street · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hengrove Park, the nearest railway station is Parson Street, located 2.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BS14 0FE. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Hengrove Park is a large public park in the Hengrove area of Bristol, England. The site occupies the grounds of the former Whitchurch Airport. It encompasses approximately 76 hectares (190 acres) of open space, including a large adventure play park, a skate park, and a Local Nature Reserve known as Hengrove Mounds. The park has been the subject of significant regeneration efforts, including the development of the South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, and the South Bristol Skills Academy, alongside residential developments. It has been described as the largest regeneration area in Bristol, with its play facilities developed as part of the wider South Bristol regeneration programme.
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Official information
Hengrove Park is a large open space featuring an adventure play park and a wheels park for skateboarders and BMX riders. The park offers various facilities including seating areas, picnic spots, and accessible toilets.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hengrove Park is a large public park in the Hengrove area of Bristol, England. The site occupies the grounds of the former Whitchurch Airport. It encompasses approximately 76 hectares (190 acres) of open space, including a large adventure play park, a skate park, and a Local Nature Reserve known as Hengrove Mounds. The park has been the subject of significant regeneration efforts, including the development of the South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, and the South Bristol Skills Academy, alongside residential developments. It has been described as the largest regeneration area in Bristol, with its play facilities developed as part of the wider South Bristol regeneration programme.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.4140, -2.5820
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS14 0FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol South
- Established
- 1962
- Nearest railway station
- Parson Street — 2.8 km
- Opening
- Main park open at all times; play park open daily 10am–4pm (Nov–Jan), 10am–5pm (Feb, Mar, Oct), 10am–6pm (Apr–Sep); closed 23–26 Dec, 1 Jan.
- Official site
- www.bristol.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Hengrove Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hengrove Park?
- Hengrove Park is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS14 0FE), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Hengrove Park?
- Hengrove Park is a large public park in the Hengrove area of Bristol, England. The site occupies the grounds of the former Whitchurch Airport. It encompasses approximately 76 hectares (190 acres) of o
- How do I get to Hengrove Park?
- The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS14 0FE.
- When was Hengrove Park built?
- Built or established in 1962.
- Who owns Hengrove Park?
- Hengrove Park is owned by Bristol City Council.
- Is Hengrove Park a protected site?
- Yes — Hengrove Park is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hengrove Park?
- The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS14 0FE.