Parks · South West England
St George Park
St George Park — park in Bristol, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lawrence Hill · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St George Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Bristol, England". Coordinates: 51.4610°, -2.5480°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St George Park (often rendered as St George's Park) is a Victorian suburban park in the St George area of Bristol, England. Covering approximately 38 acres (15 ha), the park is situated between Church Road and St George High Street. It features a large duck pond, sports facilities, a skatepark, and a children's playground. The St George Library is situated on the southern edge of the park. In the 21st century, St George Park has become the focus of community work and wildlife conservation. The park is also a venue for the annual Redfest arts festival. In the 2020s, the park received significant investment, including a biodiversity project for the lake in partnership with the Friends of St George Park and Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, and a council-funded redevelopment of the skatepark and play facilities.
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Background
History
s in the park]] Local industrialist and MP Handel Cossham was a significant advocate for the creation of a local park for the people of Bristol East; the park was eventually laid out after his death in 1894 on 38 acres of land previously known as Fire Engine Farm. This name was derived from a Newcomen steam engine, often referred to as a "fire engine" in the 18th century, which was used to pump water out of local coal mines in the Whitehall area. The Fire Engine Inn, located opposite the park's main entrance, retains this historical namesake today. The area of St George, prior to modern development, was part of the Kingswood forest. In 1894, the Bristol Corporation purchased about 38 acres…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4610, -2.5480
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS5 8AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol East
- Nearest railway station
- Lawrence Hill — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.bristol.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593229 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St George Park, Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: At the Lake - geograph.org.uk - 6491838.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St George Park?
- St George Park is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS5 8AQ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- Who owns St George Park?
- St George Park is owned by Bristol City Council<br>Friends of St George Park.
- Is St George Park a protected site?
- Yes — St George Park is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St George Park free to visit?
- Yes, St George Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to St George Park?
- The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS5 8AQ.