We visit the historic Bristol park with a pop-up cafe and its own paddling pool
It’s tucked away in one of Bristol’s most desirable neighbourhoods
Victorian-built St Andrew’s Park is steeped in history, filled with wildlife and it’s one of the only public parks in Bristol with a paddling pool.
The park, located in a sloping site and with an informal layout, was originally purchased for £6,857, and £6,190 was spent on the layout before its public opening in 1895.
At the time, the park had a bandstand from which music was played three times a week.
Due to the beds of roses, geraniums and mignonettes with sunflowers and hollyhocks planted among the shrubs, the park was declared to be the most attractive in Bristol by a newspaper in August 1899.
The park is full of history from World War II and was the site of the crash of a Wellington bomber T2905 on April 30, 1941, when three out of the six crew members passed away during the crash.
Nowadays, the park is open to the public at all times and has an informative display of information boards with information about the wildlife and fauna found in the park and the history behind St Andrew's Park.
Here are 17 photos from our visit to St Andrew’s Park.
1. Entrance
There are multiple entrances that welcome visitors to the greenery of St Andrew's Park. Many of these entrances greet the visitors with information and community boards.
2. Pop-up cafe
The cafe is located at the centre of the park and has plenty of outdoor seating. The menu includes a range of hot drinks, milkshakes, fruit, sandwiches, cakes and toasties. The cafe is open every day from 9am to 4pm.
3. Map with information on birds
Located near the corner made by Sommerville Road and Maurice Road, this information board informs about the different bird species found in the park including robins, great tits, blackcaps and sparrowhawks.
4. Bowling green
The outdoor bowling green is managed by St Andrews and Kildare Bowling Club and can be found on the corner of the park.