Oldbury Court Estate
🏟 Playground & park · Fishponds, Bristol
Oldbury Court Estate
Historic Fishponds estate on the River Frome with a riverside play park (water and sand play) and a cafe kiosk beside it.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times; car parks 8am-dusk weekdays, 8:30am-dusk weekends; parking charges 9am-6pm. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2JH
Plus Code: 9C3VFFM9+CR
About Oldbury Court Estate
Oldbury Court Estate is a historic park in Fishponds, about three miles north-east of Bristol city centre, owned and managed by Bristol City Council and listed Grade II on the national register of historic parks and gardens. Spanning more than 80 hectares of woodland, meadow and riverside along the River Frome, it is a Site of Nature Conservation Interest and carries the Frome Valley Walkway through its grounds. For families the draw is the children's play park, set beside the river, which is for children aged 13 and under and includes water and sand play areas, swings and slides. A cafe kiosk with terrace seating sits right next to the play park, making it an easy family day out. There is no charge for admission and the grounds are open at all times. Toilets with disabled and baby changing facilities are located near the play area and at the Snuff Mills car park. Two car parks serve the estate, open 8am to dusk on weekdays and 8:30am to dusk at weekends, with parking charges of £1 to £3 applying from 9am to 6pm, payable by RingGo app, card or cash.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Cafe kiosk with terrace seating
- Toilets with disabled and baby changing facilities
- Riverside walks (River Frome / Frome Valley Walkway)
- Sports pitches
- Woodland
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Two car parks, 8am-dusk weekdays and 8:30am-dusk weekends; charges £1-£3 (9am-6pm) via RingGo, card or cash.
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Riverside paths and parkland; accessible toilets available.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: 13 and under
- Children's play park for those 13 and under
- Water and sand play areas
- Swings and slides
📍 Nearby places to play
- Fishponds Park · approx 0.0 miles · Fishponds
- Begbrook Green Park · approx 0.5 miles · Stapleton
- Eastville Park · approx 1.2 miles · Eastville
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Oldbury Court Estate free?
Yes, entry is free and the grounds are open at all times, though parking charges of £1-£3 apply from 9am to 6pm.
What's in the playground?
The riverside play park is for children aged 13 and under and includes water and sand play areas, swings and slides.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
Yes to both. A cafe kiosk with terrace seating sits next to the play park, and there are toilets with disabled and baby changing facilities nearby and at Snuff Mills car park.
Where is Oldbury Court Estate?
It is on Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2JH, managed by Bristol City Council.
Is there parking?
Yes, two car parks, open 8am-dusk weekdays and 8:30am-dusk weekends, with charges of £1-£3 between 9am and 6pm, payable by RingGo, card or cash.