Dean Lane Skatepark — Attraction in Bristol

This is the park of the people (of Bedminister and beyond). It’s just like a free art exhibition, showing the works of some of the best graffiti artists in England. The skating facilities are spot on and there’s a fenced off court for all types of sports as well. The lights stay on until 8pm so if you’re hoping for a late skate, it’s perfectly doable even in the darker months.

I would say that there are a few unsavoury characters who pass through, but I wouldn’t let that take away from my overall enjoyment of the place. I’ve also met some lovely folks there who have great stories to tell and there’s some fantastic community events that are held there each year.

There’s also a great play ground a green space for kids to muck about in and it’s regularly filled with families on sunny days. It’s right next to north street as well which is great if you’re feeling peckish after whatever activities you’ve...

Classic and iconic Bristol skate park. Been there for years and been through may changes and adaptations. "Nothing meaner than the Deaner" as it's known for its downhill slarlem of obstacles with parts of the skate park showing its ge with rough lips to ramps and patches of tarmac that are no longer smooth. Covered with graffiti this park has lots of character and some wicked locals. This park is the host of Deanlane Hardcore (DLH), a yearly event and fun day for al ages and skaters, punk band play while people skate around it. Genral chaos but really good fun. There's a competitions and give away from local skate shops and suppliers. Skaters have also jus raised money to build a flat land concrete pad at the top of the embankments to add another range of skating to the Deaner. A much loved and...

Nothing meaner indeed - have lived here two months during which time I've busted some ribs, shaved off some tattoos on the concrete and spilled some head claret. It's like the film Terrorvision got knocked up by the film Thrashin' and then somehow the DNA of the Poison Idea video compilation Mating Walruses snuck into the mix, but Poison Idea are being played by Chaos UK, like how those dudes from ZZ Top were in a fake version of The Zombies for a bit. I'm worried about what the...