The estate stretches further south across 650 acres. You can spend many a day discovering all the amazing spaces within this beautiful parkland. In the museum, uncover everyday objects from centuries past, including Victorian toilets and baths, kitchen and laundry equipment, model trains, dolls, toys and period costume. In addition to the parkland and woodlands, there’s a cafe and excellent children’s adventure playground.

The estate provides good access for wheelchair users since it is a flat area and includes a lot of paths.

This open green space is a peaceful haven. Invite your friends for a picnic and some fun outdoor games – there’s plenty of room. Or, simply have a calm walk. For families there’s a small but decent playground with a mixture of wooden equipment.

Escape to this calm, open green space where you can stroll along pathways, through hazy grassland, split across by a babbling stream. Scattered across this green belt are a variety of trees, filled with wildlife. Small bridges allow access over the waterway and help connect up the surrounding neighbourhood. Look out for dragonflies nipping up and down the water.

There’s plenty of space to stretch out on the grass for a picnic or catch up with family and friends. The large playground is packed with fun equipment for all ages and there’s a basket ball court and an outdoor gym area. The skatepark has a mix of ramps ranging from big to small to also accommodate a mix of children’s ages.

Take a walk around this small but important relic of a much larger area of common land, which once ran through the heart of the lost village of Charlton. Imagine the grazing animals watching a bygone era of villagers playing football and cricket here. The common is still much loved by local people for informal recreation, especially as you’re able to walk over every part of it.

Walking away from the north of Henbury, the Forest of Avon Community Forest Path takes you past ‘The Lawns’ and up to the open space of Spaniorum Hill which commands views towards the Second Severn Crossing, and you can even spy the Brecon Beacons. Please remember to keep to the footpath and respect the Countryside Code.

It is well worth discovering this hidden gem of a man-made hill, tucked just below Cribbs.

The spiral ridges, which have inspired the hill’s name, are a fun way to navigate your way up to the summit. At the top you’ll find a circle of wooden benches, where
you can take in the views or have a picnic. Why not plan a stop off here into a longer walk.