Located in Brislington, 65-acre Eastwood Farm was a traditional farm until 1971 when it was bought by the Bristol City Council.
The site was used as a landfill site for domestic waste until 1978 but since composting rubbish releases methane, it was dangerous to build over the landfill, which meant that the site remained undeveloped.
After the closure of the landfill, Eastwood Farm was landscaped and trees were planted.In January 2008, Eastwood Farm was designated as a Local Nature Reserve.
It is a valuable haven for wildlife, and many different plants, birds and animals can be found in the woodland, water meadows and other areas of Eastwood Farm including foxes, frogs, newts, herons, dragonflies and swans.
Eastwood Farm is managed by the Bristol City Council alongside the Friends of Eastwood Farm, a local group that aims to strike a balance between enabling visitors to get close to nature and enabling nature to take its course.
Here are 18 photos from our visit to Eastwood Farm:
13. Playground
Located at the northwest of the park, near Eastwood Road, the children's play area was rebuilt in the winter of 2021/22 with funding raised by Friends of Eastwood Farm and includes slides and swings. | adriana amor
14. Puddle fish
We came across some tiny fish in a puddle in the water meadow whilst we walked the Riverside Circular Walk trail. | adriana amor
15. Riverside Circular Walk
A 2km trail with some steep slopes and steps, it takes visitors round the site, through woodland, and riverside meadows with ponds. Watch out for steep puddles after a rainy day and wear shoes you would not mind getting muddy. | adriana amor
16. River views
Gorgeous views of the River Avon can be enjoyed throughout the Riverside Circular Walk. | adriana amor