Date spot in Bristol
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Spend an afternoon in the grand museum at the top of Park Street, with Egyptian tombs, fossils, Bristol blue glass and galleries of paintings under one roof.
Queen's Road, top of Park Street
Address: Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1RL- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Why it's a good date: It's free, there's something for each of you, and it's handy for a coffee on Park Street or a walk up to Cabot Tower afterwards.
Photo: Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower
Brandon Hill, off Park Street
Address: Brandon Hill, Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5RR- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
Climb the slopes of Bristol's oldest park, then the narrow spiral stairs of Cabot Tower to the little balconies at the top.
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)
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)
