🇬🇧 Bristol | Step Into the Fairytale Blaise Castle

Need an escape from city noise? Blaise Castle Estate is the perfect green oasis for a peaceful walk! ✨ 📍 How to Get There: From Union Street in central Bristol, take bus 3 or 4 (Citylines) 🚍 straight to Blaise Castle stop. For a magical forest hike, get off early at Westbury Lane and trek through beautiful woods (~40 min)—so therapeutic! 🍂🌲 🏰 What’s Inside Blaise Castle Estate? 📌 Blaise Museum – Step back into 19th-century life! 📌 Blaise Castle – A Gothic-style fairytale mini-castle (check FriendsofBlaise for events). 📌 Blaise Nursery & Dairy Garden – A floral paradise 🌸 📌 Café – Warm up with a drink ☕ 📌 Kids’ Play Areas – Fun for all ages 🎠 📌 Picnic & BBQ Spots – Bring a mat! Grills allowed if raised off ground 🔥 📌 Toilets & Baby Facilities – Open 9AM-5PM (except Christmas). 📌 Woodland Walks & Lily Pond – Perfect for photos 📸 📌 Huge Lawns – Great for frisbee, badminton, or just running wild! 🎯 Special Activities: 🐎 Horse Riding – Trails start from Kings Weston Road. 🧭 Orienteering – Test your navigation skills (by Bristol Orienteering Club). 🏃 Parkrun – A runner’s paradise every weekend! 🍃 Nature Reserve Highlights: This 100-hectare SNCI has wildflower meadows, caves & rare orchids (spring/summer bloom 🌼). Volunteer opportunities available—help protect wildlife & learn conservation! 🛩️ Drone & Model Aircraft Flying Drones allowed if you follow park regulations! #StudyInUK #CastleVibes #WeekendGetaway #BristolHikes #ExploreNature #BristolLife #UKStudentLife #ParkPicnics #BristolParks