Free Things to Do in Bristol – Outdoors edition

Visiting Bristol can be expensive, with travel and accommodation and food costs all adding up, it is useful to know that there are also lots of free things to do in the city, so you can have fun on a budget! While the warm weather is still with us, we’re sharing our top 4 free things to do outdoors in Bristol. 

1. Clifton Suspension Bridge & Leigh Woods. 

Undeniably one of the city’s best views, the suspension bridge is free for pedestrians to walk across, as is the visitor centre on the other side. A quick walk across Brunel’s bridge will take you to Leigh Woods, a beautiful woodland owned by the National Trust. The area, which is a National Nature Reserve, is free to walk around and is worth visiting!

2. Bristol’s Floating Harbour

Spike Island, Wapping Wharf, the MShed cranes, Bristol’s harbourside has it all, there are lots of great walks, views and free attractions around the harbour. In the sunshine, it’s also the perfect place to sit and take in the sun!

3. Brandon Hill & Cabot Tower

Brandon Hill offers beautiful views of the city, as well as picturesque gardens and plenty of places to sit and picnic. In the centre of the park is Cabot Tower, which is free to climb! Although steep, the views at the top are worth it. Bonus points if you go at sunset, it is one of the best free views in the city!

4. City Farms

Around Bristol, several free city farms bring a little bit of the countryside into the city’s heart. The best ones to visit are St Werburgh’s and Windmill Hill. You don’t have to travel far to get your animal fix!