Oldbury Court Estate is a wonderful park, with lots of interesting areas like Frome Valley and Snuff Mills nearby.
Amaxing place to stop off and stretch your legs on a journey our dogs loved it
Oldbury Court Estate is an absolute gem in Bristol! The park is beautifully maintained with stunning natural views, a peaceful river walk, and plenty of space for picnics or just relaxing. The kids’ playground is fantastic and safe, and there’s something here for every age group. It’s perfect for families, joggers, dog walkers — or anyone who just wants to escape the city and breathe. Highly recommended!
Lovely place to come with kids or family. Big play area with toilets next to it. There are paths down to the river which can provide shade in the summer. The hill to the river can be quite steep for some.
Oldbury Court Estate is a hidden gem in Bristol, offering a delightful mix of woodlands, meadows, and riverside paths. Perfect for family outings, it boasts well-maintained play areas for children and scenic picnic spots. The trails are ideal for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Historical features like the 17th-century mansion remnants add a touch of intrigue. Free parking and facilities make it accessible, though some paths can get muddy. Overall, it's a beautiful, versatile destination for nature lovers and families alike, combining tranquility with recreational opportunities.
We love Oldbury Court! Amazing playground, and then an amazing nature playground too! Looks especially beautiful in the autumn. Our fave thing is following the stream down and paddling. Really appreciate the cafe as well, and usually there’s a great Mr Whippy.
I have been there before but this was the first visit with family the play area is excellent and contains many innovative components which are sometime educational like the Archimedean screw for lifting water. The walks are fantastic there is loads of space. Walking beside the Frome River to the snuff mill was rewarding though the boys found many sections of the path too rough for using their bikes Vassals Park is part of the larger Oldbury Court Estate and the two integrate well. There are still many parts yet to explore but we shall save those till next time.l were also enthusiastic about the experience and look forward to returning.
A beautiful area of Bristol. Lovely woodland walks, play area, tree lined paths and a wonderful river side walk running through it, as well as plenty of open space for dogs.
Really lovely place for a long nature walk and explore! There is a free car park, mini cafe and open playing fields at the top, with a park for children. As you venture deeper into the estate you come across beautiful woods filled with different trees and plants. The river Frome runs through and there are a few bridges to walk over and admire the water. There are many safe paths going down to the bottom where the river is and a lot of bins to keep the area clean. Perfect for dog walking or a healing nature walk. You can even walk all the way to Snuff Mills! Really beautiful.
Oldbury Court Estate is located at Oldbury Ct Rd, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2JH, UK
You can contact Oldbury Court Estate at +44 117 922 2000
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