Visit our gardens

Explore our beautiful gardens and green spaces – open to students, staff, and the public. These spaces enhance our city’s environment, making it a better place for everyone. Find out which areas are available for you to visit and enjoy.

Gardens open to the public 

Everyone is welcome to enjoy these gardens and green spaces for free. They are fully maintained and open all year round, for you to enjoy.

Gardens open to the public, with tickets

You will need tickets to visit some of our gardens and grounds, which are open to the public for events, tours and ticketed visits only. 

Gardens open to staff and students only

Staff and students, explore and enjoy our public gardens, as well as the private gardens and grounds listed below.

If you do not live or work in the buildings nearby, you are still welcome to visit any of our gardens and grounds in the list.

Discover the stories behind our historic gardens

The University of Bristol Historic Gardens is a beautifully illustrated book by Marion Mako which explores the history of the University’s gardens and the people who created them.

This book is a companion to help visitors appreciate the stories behind the landscapes we enjoy today.

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