Campus Park — Attraction in Great Britain

Read only this review if you want an honest opinion on this park.

As one of the few indoor parks in the south west area, Campus Skatepark is a decent choice for both advanced and beginners.

Upon arriving you may be underwhelmed. I was expecting a much larger facility for the price, but once you get inside you'll be amazed as to how much is available. Walking through the front door, you're greeted with a WARNING poster to your right, explaining the rules and expectations of you as a park user - a vital must read, especially for the younger users.

Make your way into the cafe/shop and register your details with the guy up front. £6.50 first session, £5.50 then on, unless you want to pay £20 annual membership to reduce the cost to £3 per session - A great incentive if you are a regular attendee (I would also add that as someone much more likely to attend maybe once a week or bi-weekly, maybe a monthly subscription fee or annual fee be added for year round free entry?). The cafe itself offers various drinks and snacks at affordable prices. £1 for a bottle of water (refills available) or £1.50 for a Monster Ultra, Coke etc. The shop offers the essentials for those who may want to upgrade or replace their gear whilst skating, a good selection of boards, trucks, bearings and wheels by decent brands - Great if you snap your board half way through a session. Clothing is also available as is Scooter gear. All of the above is priced slightly higher than retail, but only marginally (it would cost more in fuel to travel to Bristol for your replacements). The guy iv'e dealt with each time has been 'sound'. Very laid back and easy to talk to, a hard worker constantly running back and forth to ensure the safety of individuals in the park and serve those in the cafe.

Onto the important stuff....

The park itself feels slightly worn, but is obviously maintained well. A plethora of sizes of ramps for users of all abilities. 4ft + quarter pipes, a large manual pad, varying gradients of ramps, a pipe wall and a non stationary rail. It's obvious this park was designed by skaters for skaters, the varying runs that can be accomplished throughout say so as does the scaled down ramps next to the entrance area.

The community that attend is varied, mostly scooters, a decent amount of skateboarders and rarely some BMX.

Whatever your skill level, age or preference, this is a park that you will enjoy rain or shine. Go there!

Summing up in pros and cons:

PROS: Friendly staff Good Parking Affordable clean cafe Well stocked shop Discounts available Great community Well thought out design suitable for all skill levels Majority well maintained ramps Wooden! - Slams don't hurt as much

CONS: Loud and sometimes unsuitable Music Couple of ramps needing attention - VERY MINOR ATTENTION (screws missing) Broken Lockers

A NOTE FOR PARENTS: Please be aware that a Skatepark is designed for use by everyone. NOT just YOUR child. They CAN and WILL get hurt if they are not aware of their surroundings. On my most recent visit, a parent made a complain to the member of staff asking that a skater be removed for 'aggressively' riding into their child - RUBBISH! I saw exactly what happened, the skater took great care at all times to ensure their run was clear. YOUR child decided to stay and not move from the top of the ramp where their scooter was 'tapped' by their board.

Seriously parents (and younger skaters), be more savvy and make your kids aware of their surroundings. They not only risk endangering themselves but others...

As a beginner skater, Campus has really helped me improve my confidence. I’ve had quite a few 1:1 tutorials with different coaches and all of them have been great at encouraging me and breaking things down in detail to help with my technique. Each Coach has had a different style of teaching but I’ve left every lesson feeling super empowered!

A little while ago I was feeling like I wasn’t progressing well with skating and was having a lot of self doubt (learning to skate in your 30s is tough!). But after a 1:1 tutorial at Park and attending the Girls Night at Pool around that time, it gave me the boost I needed to keep trying and hugely increased my motivation.

For skating in the open sessions, both the Park and Pool are great skateparks, suitable for beginners like me and experienced skaters like my boyfriend. The staff are always so friendly and it’s a great atmosphere. They also do really tasty pizza, including good vegan options!

Thank you so much Campus for helping to...

Great skate park at a reasonable price. Just remember to put some softer wheels on if you’ve got some as it can be quite slippy compared to concrete. I ride 97A but 99A will do fine. Also Campus Park has a lovely cafe attached serving excellent cakes and pizzas which can be washed down with a proper barista coffee or a pint of local beer. So perfect for parents providing a cosy place to chill out while the kids a ripping...