Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Greenbank

"About: Brandon Hill is just a short walk away from the city centre, boasting fantastic views over the city and the iconic harbourside!. With the parks impressive trees that turn to gold in the autumna months it provides the perfect canopy for your autumn Instagram upload. The leaf-drenched floors are a perfect photo opporunity as the deep reds, bright oranges and golden browns inject colour into every camera shot."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Stevekeiretsu used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Brandon Hill, also known as St Brandon’s Hill, is a hill close to Bristol City center, between the districts of Clifton and Hotwells, in southwest England. This is a nice relaxing area to take the kids for an evening picnic and enjoy the outside world."

"Built in the second half of the 19th century, Blaise Castle House is the highlight and obvious main event of the Blaine …"

"Just 20 minutes from the city centre, the Wild Place Project is the perfect day out for conservation loving families. Blessed with over 50 acres of outdoor space and the chance to see animals from all over the world, including many endangered species, your children are in for a real treat. Spot four European brown bears, Gemini, Albie, Neo and Nilas in the woodland home they share with four grey wolves – Wild Place is the only zoo in the United Kingdom in which these two species live together."

"About: Acting as the sister of Bristol Zoo, the Wild Place Project is a wildlife conservation park based on the outskirts of Bristol. Get close to nature by taking part in exploring the barefoot trail or take a tour of the Benoue National Park where you can see zebras, lions, cheetahs and more roaming freely. Wild Place Project is a fun family attraction that provides outdoor adventure, play and learning."

"About: This contemporary and vibrant restaurant offers a stylish dining experience with a commitment to fantastic service. Their food menu has something for everyone- during the day it offers a delightful break from shopping and in the evening a smart venue that caters for any occasion, with a mezzanine that is ideal for parties. Price Range: ££ - £££"

"If typical Italian food done brilliantly is your thing, then Sergio’s, on Frogmore Street, should be next on your list. It’s very reasonably priced and is also BYOB, so is a great choice if you’re looking to keep costs low."

"Located within one of the poshest areas of Bristol, Clifton Village, Côte Brasserie is everything you should expect from a fancy French restaurant. Their chicken dishes are made from corn-fed chickens reared in the heart of rural Brittany, they have fish dishes to suit most seafood lover’s tastes and oh, their desserts are to die for!. From gooey chocolate fondants to praline crêpes, you’d be hard pushed not to try them all."

"6-8 Quakers Friars, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BU and 27 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4JG. Côte Brasserie serve breakfast and brunch from 8am until 12 noon on a Monday to Friday and then 9am to 1pm on a Saturday and Sunday. Highlights include a breakfast set menu that involves any cooked breakfast with fresh orange juice or cloudy apple juice and a hot drink of your choice."

"No. 4 restaurant operates out of a beautiful Georgian mansion house in central Clifton village. A popular venue for boutique weddings for its picturesque aesthetic, this sophisticated restaurant’s à la carte menu changes regularly to reflect the seasonally and locally sourced ingredients; try the rarebit crusted ribeye steak if it’s on the card. The restaurant has frequent offers and meals-for-two deals for those looking for a great place to treat themselves to a top-quality meal on a budget."

"This award-winning bar and restaurant has long been a popular destination for loved-up Bristolians. Set in a pretty Georgian mansion on Rodney Place, the menu offers a delicious mix of British plates, while their idyllic garden is the ultimate drinking spot for a romantic summer evening."

"Georgian hotel restaurant with an open fire and a grassy garden serving Modern European dishes. Address: The Rodney Hotel, 4 Rodney Place, Bristol BS8 4HY"

"Cakesmiths is a Bristol-based cake baker of national renown, its cakes appearing in coffee shops up and down the country. Old friends of the Coffee Spot, Cakesmiths and I have a symbiotic (parasitic?) relationship: I go to coffee festivals and Cakesmiths feeds me cake… However, other than stalking Cakesmiths at festivals, you haven’t been able to get its cakes fresh from the baker’s hand, so to speak. So, imagine my surprise and delight when, in May this year, Cakesmiths opened its very own coffee shop, called Bakesmiths, on Bristol’s Whiteladies Road."

"Why: This bakery, coffee shop and brunch spot hybrid is a favourite among hipsters and we’re not surprised. The clean lines, wooden touches and mismatched counter makes for a fun and homely feeling – the perfect spot for an early morning breakfast of freshly baked pastries or a late brunch after a weekend lie-in. On the menu, expect the vegan skillet with beans, peppers and avocado."

"Great coffee found on Whiteladies Road, and with an added bonus Bakesmiths have started selling Gelato ice cream, as well as their fabulous bread and coffee."

"No train ride from Temple Meads is complete without a stop at Hart’s Bakery where you can find some of the city’s best pastries. The tiny little café and open-kitchen bakery is always busy, and the perfect place to stock up on pre-trip treats. The pain au chocolate is my favourite in Bristol."

"The queues snaking out the door tell you all you need to know about Hart’s Bakery. Set under the arches at Bristol Temple Meads railway station, swing by for epic sausage rolls and Saturday Bread."