Blaise Castle Walk - Option 1

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Blaise Castle Walk - Option 1

Henbury, Bristol

by travelwest

  • 40 minutes / 1.3km
  • 36

This is walk 1 of 5 options which explore the Blaise Castle Estate, this walk takes you up to the Castle. Why not bring a picnic?

  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Hilly & steep
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Blaise Castle Walk - Option 1
  1. Bristol Future Parks are looking for community-led projects at this green space. http://bristol.gov.uk/futureparks

    Step 1: Bristol Future Parks are looking for community-led projects at this green space. http://bristol.gov.uk/futureparks

  2. Step 2: The No 3 & 4 Bus from Broadmead and Cribbs Causeway stops outside Blaise Castle Estate on Kings Weston Road. The closest station is Shirehampton. This is Walk 1 of 5 around the Blaise Castle estate.

  3. Enter the gates and start at the cafe. There are toilets and seats outside the cafe plus ample green space to sit and picnic.

    Step 3: Enter the gates and start at the cafe. There are toilets and seats outside the cafe plus ample green space to sit and picnic.

  4. Before you head off, don't miss this dog sculpture on the other side of the entrance from the car park.

    Step 4: Before you head off, don't miss this dog sculpture on the other side of the entrance from the car park.

  5. There is also a great adventure playground for kids with a separate space for the younger and older ones.

    Step 5: There is also a great adventure playground for kids with a separate space for the younger and older ones.

  6. Blaise Castle House was built in 1795 for Jhon Scandret Harfird by William Paty. There is also a Orangery and more Classical Greek influence

    Step 6: Blaise Castle House was built in 1795 for Jhon Scandret Harfird by William Paty. There is also a Orangery and more Classical Greek influence

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