GREEN BRISTOL

Gareth travelled to Bristol with First Great Western trains from London Paddington and stayed at The Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa. Scroll down for more information on Bristol’s green attractions.

CREATE Centre

Located in one of the three large red-brick tobacco warehouses in Cumberland, the CREATE Centre showcases sustainable living. Visitors can wander around an art gallery which hosts seasonal exhibitions and explore an Ecohome, a showhouse demonstrating the latest in environmentally sensitive building techniques. CREATE is also home to several organisations working in the field of sustainable development, and Bristol City Council’s sustainability teams.
For more info visit www.visitbristol.co.uk

Cycling

Bristol is at the heart of the National Cycling Network. Visitors are able to hire a bike in the city, or bring their own and park at Mud Dock, a unique venue combining a cafe and bike shop with showers and bike lockers. With miles of cycling routes linked to the city, there are plenty of cycling options available, from a short ride around the harbour to a day out along the Bristol-Bath cyclepath. Alternatively, Carefree Cycling Tours offers days out, exploring South West England by bike.
For more info visit: www.visitbristol.co.uk

Farmers Market

Local producers from within a 40-mile radius sell a massive range of food from cheese, fish, honey, cakes, and vegetables to meat, game and poultry at this award-winning market. All the produce is grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked or smoked by the stallholders. The market takes place every Wednesday on the pedestrian-only cobbled street near St Nicholas Market.
For more info visit: www.visitbristol.co.uk

Bordeaux Quay

This new, multi-faceted venue combines a sophisticated food and drink environment with a radical approach to educating the public about issues of environmental sustainability, energy consumption, minimising waste and reducing food miles.

The Cookery School aims to develop links with local organisations to share information on sustainable living, cooking and eating. If you are visiting Bristol you can pop along for a lunchtime demonstration and cookery workshop or attend a day long course.
For more info visit www.bordeaux-quay.co.uk

Parks and Gardens

Bristol has over 450 parks and open spaces, proportionately more than any other UK city. The Downs is a huge area of protected parkland on the edge of the City, giving the impression of the countryside.

Alternatively, there are great views over the city and harbour from Brandon Hill Park, the oldest park in Bristol. Located just off Park Street, there's a children's play area, beautiful paths and a nature conservation area.