Castle Park

General Information

Events

We host hundreds of events each year from festivals and performances in the city's magnificent green spaces, through to sporting events and charity fundraisers, to smaller scale community events in local parks. For more information about events in Bristol's parks please visit our Events page.

See Parks and open spaces events if you are interested in holding an event in Bristol's parks and open spaces.

Visitor Facilities

• café kiosk

Nature and Wildlife

There is a sensory / herb garden next to St Peter’s Church and lime trees. There are seven Silver Birch trees in memory of the seven beaches of the D-Day landings. These are managed by Bristol’s D-Day veterans. Find out more about wildlife in Bristol.

Castle Park is on the Bristol city centre nature trail. To find out more, download a pdf of the trail from the related documents section at the foot of this page.

Special designations and awards

• Grade II listed Castle keep remains
• Grade II listed Castle keep walls
• Grade II* listed St. Peter's Church
• Parts of Castle Park are scheduled ancient monuments

Community Engagement

There is an active community park group for Castle Park - the Castle Park and St Mary Le Port Group. The group aims "to protect and enhance Castle Park and linked green spaces for the enjoyment and wellbeing of Bristol's communities and future generations. To make it a welcoming and attractive place that is used and enjoyed by everyone."  If you are interested in being part of the Castle Park and St Mary Le Port group please contact Bristol Parks