Visitors can expect a beautiful park setting with a physic garden for growing medicinal plants, seven Silver Birch trees in memory of the D-Day landings, and remains of Bristol Castle's keep, walls, and vaults. There are also interpretation panels tracing the history of the area and explaining the archaeological remains above and below ground.
There is no charge for admission to Castle Park. It is open at all times for visitors to enjoy.
There is no dedicated car park for Castle Park. Visitors can park in the Galleries car park, which is located opposite the park. More information on where to park in Bristol can be found on the Local Learning website.
Castle Park is a great place to visit all year round. In the summer, it is a perfect spot for picnics and relaxing with friends. In the autumn, the park offers beautiful views and a nice bucolic setting.
Castle Park offers picnic areas with plenty of space for picnics with friends or family. There are also chairs for sitting, pathways for walks or jogging, and beautiful views over the Avon river. The park is dog-friendly with dog waste bins available. Additionally, there is a physic garden for growing medicinal plants maintained by St Mungo's Broadway.