Victoria Park
🏟 Playground & park · Bedminster, Bristol
Victoria Park
Hilltop Bedminster park with multiple play areas, a skate park, cafe and the famous 1980s Water Maze labyrinth.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times; disabled toilet Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-5pm. · Free · No booking needed
About Victoria Park
Victoria Park is a 51-acre hilltop park in Bedminster, south Bristol, established in the 1880s and managed by Bristol City Council. A children's play area was installed as early as 1887 and the park remains a family favourite, offering several play areas today, including one near St Lukes Road with a multi-use games area and outdoor gym, and another off Nutgrove Avenue. Beyond the playgrounds there is a skate and wheels park, tennis courts, a bowling green and a cafe. One of the park's best-known features is the Water Maze, a labyrinth built in 1983-84 in which a shallow channel of water slowly flows from the centre outwards, designed by Peter Milner and created by local environment schemes with Bristol City Engineers. The park sits on rising ground with sweeping city views, so the terrain is hilly and may be challenging for wheelchair users. There is no admission charge and the park is open at all times. There is no dedicated car park on site, and a disabled toilet is available during staffed hours.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Skate and wheels park
- Tennis courts
- Bowling green
- Cafe (Feral Folk Coffee)
- Water Maze (labyrinth)
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: No dedicated car park on site.
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Hilly terrain which may be challenging for wheelchair users.
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area near St Lukes Road with multi-use games area and outdoor gym
- Children's play area off Nutgrove Avenue
📍 Nearby places to play
- Perrett's Park · approx 0.4 miles · Knowle / Windmill Hill
- Dame Emily Park · approx 0.5 miles · Bedminster
- Redcatch Park · approx 0.8 miles · Knowle
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Victoria Park free?
Yes. There is no charge for admission and Victoria Park is open at all times.
What's in the playgrounds?
There are several play areas, including one near St Lukes Road with a multi-use games area and outdoor gym, and another off Nutgrove Avenue, plus a skate and wheels park.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
There is a cafe (Feral Folk Coffee) and a disabled toilet open Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm and weekends 7:30am-5pm.
Where is Victoria Park?
Victoria Park is in Bedminster, south Bristol (BS3), on rising ground off Hill Avenue, and is managed by Bristol City Council.
What is the Water Maze?
It is a labyrinth built in 1983-84 where a shallow channel of water flows from the centre outwards; it is one of the park's signature features.