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Durdham Downs
Where: The Downs, Clifton, Bristol, BS9
About: The Downs consists of Clifton Down and Durdham Down, bordering the Clifton Village, Clifton and Redland areas of Bristol. Together they represent a huge area of protected parkland right on the edge of the city.
The Downs is packed with a selection of beautiful trees and autumnal flowers making it a great place to head for an Autumnal walk. As well as being a fantastic walking destination, it is the perfect place to hunt for the best and biggest conkers! So if you’re looking for somewhere to relax whilst the kids head off conker hunting then look no further than here!
Eastville Park
Where: Eastville Park
About: With tons of open, grassy parkland – perfect for all seasons - Eastville Park also has its own fishing lake, wild flower meadows, children's playground and football pitches, a stunning parkland fit for anyone!
However in the autumn and winter months the park turns itself into a playground for conkers! it completely tansforms into one of Bristol's best conker hunting destinations. As you walk around the open landscape you’ll find loads of conkers to take your pick from!
Westonbirt Arboretum
Where: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS
About: Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the South-West’s most famous Autumn walking destinations and as such is also a fantastic place to find freshly dropped conkers.
Located near Tetbury, The National Arboretum is renowned for its stunning nature trail that boasts over 2,500 different species of plants and trees from all over the globe, making it a great destination to find brilliant conkers this Autumn as you take a walk around the stunning scenery of the Arboretum.
St Andrew's Park
Where: St Andrews Park, Effingham Road, St Andrews, Bristol BS6
About: St Andrew's Park is a classic Victorian neighbourhood parkland with plenty of open space and a playground for kids! The park has good access for wheelchairs and buggies because of the many paths throughout.
Conker hunters should head straight to the Sommerville Road entrance of St Andrews Park to find a huge Horse Chestnut tree. Pretty paths wind through this classic Victorian neighbourhood park, which is a family favourite thanks to its great play area!
St George's Park
Where: Lyndale Road, St George, Bristol, BS5 7AA
About: St George’s Park is a large Victorian suburban park with a pond, grass areas, large wheels park and a children’s playground.
St George's Park is particularly lovely in the autumn and winter months, when the park’s many trees are ablaze in the season’s shades and the forest floors are littered with many conkers. This is a kids playground for conker hunting and is the perfect autumnal activity for the whole family!
Queen Square
Where: Old City, Bristol, BS1 4LH
About: Located in the Old City, nestled within the many surrounding trees and cobbled paths, is a magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol!
Queen Square’s mature plane tree-lined edges transform the area into a blaze of yellows, oranges and rusty brown come autumn. You can wade through a carpet of leaves admiring the Georgian townhouses before hunting for the best conkers!
Leigh Woods
Where: Valley Rd, Bristol BS8 3QB
About: Wander through ancient and veteran trees in this National Trust’s woodland. Located on the edge of the Avon Gorge, your leaf-stomping efforts are rewarded with breath-taking views over the Clifton Suspension Bridge and dramatic gorge.
There are a variety of trails to choose from as well as mountain biking, a natural play area for kids and Stokeleigh Iron Age Hill fort to discover. As well as boasting a beautiful, expansive woodland and picturesque walking routes which means you’ll certainly find conkers of all shapes and sizes as you explore
Blaise Castle Estate
Where: Henbury Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QS
About: Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate features a 19th century mansion which is set in 400 acres of stunning parkland!
Blaise’s wooded gorge conjures a colourful canopy in autumn time. You can take a stroll along leaf-strewn pathways under vibrant branches, cross the stream and gaze over acres of glowing trees from the top of the folly. This really is a place where you will find many conkers scattered across the floors while you walk!