Museums · South West England
Victoria Park, Bristol
In or near Bristol.
Victoria Park, Bristol — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bedminster · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Victoria Park, Bristol is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Victoria Park is a large Victorian park located in Bedminster, Bristol, featuring a children's play area and expansive grassy spaces. Visitors can enjoy various facilities including a skate park, tennis courts, and a marked walking route.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Victoria Park is a public park located in South-West England, specifically in Bristol. It is known for its expansive green spaces and recreational facilities. The park serves as a significant community resource and a venue for various events.
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Background
History
The park was established in the 1880s following the expansion of Bedminster as a residential and industrial area within Bristol. The council bought 51.5 acre of land from Sir John Henry Greville Smyth for £20,678 (now £), though the land had been used as an unofficial open space and meeting area for some time before this. By 1887, a children's play area had been installed which became immediately popular. The streets around the park were laid out in 1891. By 1898, four rangers were permanently employed in the park, and a bandstand had been installed. Several drinking fountains and a circular pond had also been established. In 1984, a Water Maze was built in the park, modelled on the bosses…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4408, -2.5869
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS3 4DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol South
- Nearest railway station
- Bedminster — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bristol.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Victoria Park, Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Victoria Park, Bristol?
- Victoria Park, Bristol is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS3 4DP), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Victoria Park, Bristol?
- Victoria Park, Bristol — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Victoria Park, Bristol?
- The nearest railway station is Bedminster, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS3 4DP.
- Who owns Victoria Park, Bristol?
- Victoria Park, Bristol is owned by Bristol City Council.
- Is Victoria Park, Bristol a protected site?
- Yes — Victoria Park, Bristol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Victoria Park, Bristol?
- The nearest railway station is Bedminster, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS3 4DP.