Visit our gardens

Students, staff and the public can enjoy our gardens and grounds, which help make our city and local environment a greener place for our community. Find which green spaces you can use and visit.

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 all staff and students only

Staff and students, visit and enjoy some of our gardens and grounds, which are not open to the public, as well as gardens which are open to the public. 

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

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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