Castle Park

Large green space in the city centre.

Admission and opening times

There is no charge for admission. Castle Park is open at all times.

Location

Castle Park, Broad Weir, Bristol, BS1 3XB.

Parking

There is no dedicated car park. You can park in the Galleries car park, which is opposite Castle Park. Find out where to park in Bristol.

Disabled access

There are steps in some areas of Castle Park.

Facilities and features

  • toilets (open during daylight hours)
  • remains of Bristol Castle’s keep, walls and vaults (Grade II listed)
  • bandstand used for events and music sessions
  • St Peter’s Church (Grade II* listed)
  • physic garden for growing medicinal plants, maintained by St Mungo’s Broadway
  • seven Silver Birch trees in memory of the seven beaches of the D-Day landings

Community support

The Castle Park Users Group is a community group that supports the park. For more information or to join visit the Castle Park Users Group Bristol website.

Awards and heritage

Parts of the park are scheduled ancient monuments.