Date spot in Bristol
Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower
Climb the slopes of Bristol's oldest park, then the narrow spiral stairs of Cabot Tower to the little balconies at the top.
Brandon Hill, off Park Street
Address: Brandon Hill, Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5RR- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
Why it's a good date: A free view over the whole city and the harbour, two minutes from the shops. Bring a coffee and stay for the sunset on the grass.
Photo: Meemo-cat, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
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Leigh Woods
North Road, across the Suspension Bridge
Address: Leigh Woods, North Road, Bristol BS8 3QB- Outdoors
- Free
- Dog friendly
- Active
Cross the Suspension Bridge and walk into the old woodland on the far side of the gorge, with paths to an Iron Age hill fort and views back to the bridge.
Why it's a good date: Five minutes from Clifton and it feels miles from anywhere, especially in autumn. Pair it with the bridge for a whole afternoon outside.
Photo: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Arnos Vale
Bath Road, Brislington
Address: Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EW- Outdoors
- Free
- Culture
Wander the winding paths of a Victorian garden cemetery on a wooded hillside, past ivy-covered tombs, old chapels and the city glimpsed through the trees.
Why it's a good date: Peaceful, beautiful and a bit atmospheric, more woodland walk than graveyard. Take your time and see where the paths lead.
Photo: Eirian Evans, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Street art in Stokes Croft
Stokes Croft, north of Broadmead
Address: Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QP- Activity
- Outdoors
- Free
- Culture
Walk up Stokes Croft and the streets around it, Bristol's most colourful neighbourhood, where nearly every wall is a mural and new pieces go up all the time.
Why it's a good date: Free, a bit different every time, and there are plenty of cafés and bars to stop in along the way. Each of you pick a favourite wall.
