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Category: Bristol

  • The seven saints of St. Paul’s Bristol art trail

    The seven saints of St. Paul’s Bristol art trail

    This month millions of people have been forced to flee Ukraine by the Russian invasion and have had to seek sanctuary in a foreign land. As we watch the terrible scenes unfold on our television screens it is important that we reflect on some of the difficulties that they are likely to face and how…

  • Exploring more of Brislington and St. Annes in Bristol

    Exploring more of Brislington and St. Annes in Bristol

    I grew up in Hanham just outside of Bristol. on the north side of the River Avon. As we played in the local woods and on the slag heaps left from centuries of coal mining we looked across to St. Annes on the other side of the river. My husband on the other hand lived…

  • Discovering Blaise Castle Estate Bristol

    Discovering Blaise Castle Estate Bristol

    Blaise Castle Estate is one of Bristol’s favourite parks. It has a large adventure playground for children, a small outdoor cafe and a free carpark. It also has a huge area of grass and woodland to explore. We visited several times when our children were small but spent most of the time near the playground.…

  • Glenside hospital museum a new use for an old chapel

    Glenside hospital museum a new use for an old chapel

    People find all sorts of unexpected uses for deconsecrated churches and chapels.  One Bristol church is even used as an indoor climbing centre.   But today I would like to take you through this door. You might find some surprises. Glenside Campus is now part of the University of the West of England. It provides training…

  • Visiting wildplace project Bristol

    Visiting wildplace project Bristol

    In March, the Wild Place Project like most visitor attractions in England was suddenly forced to close its doors. This was a particularly difficult time for zoos that still needed to employ a large number of staff to look after the animals and pay food and vet bills. After eating out to help out in…

  • Ashton Court Estate A walk in the park

    Ashton Court Estate A walk in the park

    The historic 850 acre Ashton Court Estate is a firm favourite with Bristolians. It is just 10 minutes from the centre of Bristol and is a marvellous place to relax or enjoy woodland walks, golf or mountain biking.  Nature lovers can watch herds of red and fallow deer, spot the large oak trees, rare beetles…

  • Visiting St. Nicholas Market in Bristol

    Visiting St. Nicholas Market in Bristol

    In England, non-essential shops and indoor markets were shut due to the coronavirus pandemic and this gave me the chance to notice doors that would normally be open including these heavy wooden doors with the impressive lion door handles. These days these doors open to reveal the bustling St. Nicholas Market where you can buy…