General information

Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds, Bristol BS16

Introduction

Oldbury Court is a beautiful and diverse estate, combining woodland and riverside paths with historic parkland and excellent childrens play facilities. Only three miles from Bristol city centre, the estate is a great place for a family day out, featuring big green spaces and picnic areas, and is popular with walkers for its varied landscape and panoramic views.

Access

Oldbury Court is open all year round.
There are two car parks, open 8am to dusk:
Oldbury Court car park is off Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds BS16
Snuff Mills car park is at the end of River View, Stapleton BS16

A footpath follows the River frome to Frenchay as part of the Community Forest Path and as part of the Frome Valley walkway which starts near Eastville Park.
There are stretches of flat tarmac paths by Oldbury Court car park and at Snuff Mills that are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Plan your visit to Oldbury Court with Regional Map, Journey Planner and City Map Viewer. Click here to view a GIS map of Oldbury Court.

Community, clubs and associations

There is currently no user group for Oldbury Court. If you are interested in starting one, please contact Bristol Parks on the details below. Click here to find out more about getting involved in supporting your local park or green space.

Developments

The depot area in the old kitchen garden is currently being improved.

Facilities

• Toilets (not disabled)
• Large childrens playground near Oldbury Court car park
• Tea hut at Snuff Mills
• Ice Cream vans in the summer

Management, maintenance and security

Bristol City Council security staff lock gates and toilets. If you have any comments, queries or concerns about the management and maintenance of this site, please contact Bristol Parks on the contact details below and we will ensure your information is properly actioned.

Contact us

You can call Bristol Parks on 0117 922 3719 or email: bristolparks@bristol.gov.uk  Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm (4.30pm Friday). Alternatively you can text us on 0771 039 6713 to report flytipping, graffiti, or make any other comments about Bristol's parks and green spaces. Please provide as much information and specific details as possible about the location attaching any supporting photographs. We will only call you back if we require further information.

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