Cotham Gardens
🏟 Playground & park · Cotham, Bristol
Cotham Gardens
Small Victorian park on the Cotham/Redland border with a large, dog-free play area for under-12s, including a sandpit and climbing frames.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times; no admission charge · Free · No booking needed
About Cotham Gardens
Cotham Gardens is a small Victorian park on the border of Cotham and Redland in north Bristol, managed by Bristol City Council. Its main draw for families is a large, fully dog-free play area designed for children under 12, set among mature trees. The play area includes climbing frames and a sandpit, and is well regarded locally for being a safe, enclosed space where younger children can play freely. A quirky bonus is its position next to the railway, where children can watch trains pass by. The park is accessible, though there are some gentle slopes, and there is no dedicated car park. The Redland and Cotham Amenities Society is a community group that supports the gardens. Cotham Gardens is open at all times with no admission charge, making it a convenient free green space for families in this densely built part of the city.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Mature trees surrounding the play area
- Grassed open space
- Views of passing trains on the adjacent railway
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: No dedicated car park
- Accessibility: Accessible, with some gentle slopes
- Dogs: Play area is dog-free
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Play area for under-12s
- Large dog-free play area for under-12s
- Climbing frames
- Sandpit
📍 Nearby places to play
- St Andrews Park · approx 0.8 miles · St Andrews / Montpelier
- St Paul's Park · approx 1.0 miles · St Pauls
- Brandon Hill · approx 1.1 miles · Park Street / City Centre
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Cotham Gardens free?
Yes. Cotham Gardens is a free public park managed by Bristol City Council and is open at all times with no admission charge.
What's in the playground?
There is a large, dog-free play area for under-12s set among trees, with climbing frames and a sandpit. Children can also watch trains pass on the adjacent railway.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We could not confirm toilets or a cafe on site from official sources.
Where is Cotham Gardens?
It is on Redland Grove, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6AG, on the border between Cotham and Redland.
Is there parking?
No. There is no dedicated car park at Cotham Gardens.