Introduction

Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4LH

Introduction

Queen Square is a magnificent Georgian square in the heart of Bristol, recently restored with the help of Heritage Lottery funding. Having played a leading role in the sometimes turbulent history and development of the city for hundreds of years, it is now a peaceful and relaxing green space animated by an exciting events programme including outdoor concerts, cinema and theatre.

Bristol City council and the Queen Square Association work in partnership to manage and maintain the square to a high standard. The partnership website   http://www.queensquareassociation.org.uk/  provides detailed information about the history and successful restoration of the square and presents current management arrangements and public consultation activities. There is an event progranmme, with opportunities for local sponsorship, and information about the role and work of the partnership.

Green Flag award

Queen Square has won the prestigious Green Flag award, a recognition and reward for the best green spaces in the country, high environmental standards and a benchmark of excellence in recreational green areas. To win this award, green spaces must be freely accessible to the public, and are judged to be welcoming and well maintained, with the support and involvement of the local community. Green Heritage Site accreditation is judged on the treatment of the site’s historic features and the standard of conservation.  Find out more about these prestigious awards at the Green Flag website.

Queen Square Management Plan

Aftr a recent consultation and update, the Queen Square Management Plan and Appendices are now complete and available to download and view here and from the related documents section below. The publication and promotion of this document is a condition of the restoration project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The plan will be key to the effective planning and development of the square. Queen Square News issue 1 2007 summarises the findings of the public consultation results, the content of the management plan and the action plan for the next five years. This is also available to download and view from the related documents section below. Click here for more information on the plan.      

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