The 15 best free attractions in Gloucester

This must be one of the most beautiful Cathedrals that I have visited. You can feel the history as you walk round. There are a number of wonderful chapels throughout. The vaulted ceiling is stunning as well as the stained glass windows. I would recommend going up to the whispering gallery. The views down into the Cathedral really worth it and tovaee the magnificent organ up close.

We really enjoyed visiting Gloucester Cathedral.The construction began in 1089 the Nave was completed in 1130.Over the centuries mor parts were added with different architectures styles. A magnificent building and it's said to be one of the finest ecclesiastical building in the UK.We really enjoyed ambling around the ethereal cloisters(a special treat for Harry Potter fans) and the beautiful stained glass windows

Visiting Gloucester Cathedral was a truly wonderful experience. The architecture is absolutely mind-blowing — it’s incredible to imagine how such a magnificent structure was built during that time period. The cathedral is vast, with many areas to explore, each more impressive than the last. One of the highlights was seeing the filming locations for the Harry Potter movies, which added a special touch to the visit. Overall, it’s a beautiful and historic place that’s definitely worth seeing.

What a magnificent building! I can't emphasis how must have this cathedral is. Search for top 10 facts about it, learn about its history and enjoy visiting. If you are a history lover, you need at least three hours (maybe five for a best visit) to completely appreciate the whole visiting experience. Would highly recommend donating as it costs a lot to maintain this fascinating building.

Poppy Fields by Luxmuralis - Premium Experience Great experience. A premium ticket allowed us fast track entry (it was raining, so this was much appreciated) & a faster entry to the 1st experience. It also allowed access to an upstairs section which had good views, plus a cheeky glass of sparkling wine. The cathedral looked lovely lite up. Great experience overall & a good reminder of the sacrifices made during war & that peace is better than war.

Gloucester Cathedral is breathtaking from the moment you step inside. The soaring ceilings, fan-vaulted cloisters, and magnificent stained glass fill the space with light and history. A perfect mix of art, faith, and architecture.Highly recommended for anyone visiting Gloucester.

This is a lovely cathedral that combines solid Norman design with some of the earliest examples of graceful Gothic perpendicular architecture, and demonstrates how cathedral design evolved over the centuries. One will be impressed by how the huge, solid pillars in the nave - still tinged red by fires in the 12th Century - contrast with the delicate, magnificent fan vaulting of the cloisters. The cathedral is the burial place of a king, and the intricately carved tomb of Edward II is splendid. Similarly, the Great East Window, which was the largest of its time when installed, glows with medieval glass. Carved stone ball flowers, a 14th Century decoration feature, abound inside and out. Amazing gargoyles, some of them new replacements for older carvings, decorate exterior eaves. Entry to the cathedral is by donation (£5 suggested) and taking a £8 volunteer-led Highlights Tour is recommended (our guide Mags was excellent). Since Gloucester Cathedral was used as a film location in three Harry Potter movies, it was fun to learn where scenes had been filmed, see the temporary fixes that had to be done to camouflage such things as light switches, and to hear how those familiar with the cathedral were amused with film studio continuity having actors enter one door and then appear on the other side in some completely different location. If driving to Gloucester Cathedral, one will find many pay by phone parking spots on nearby streets. Allow 2 to 2.5 hours for your visit.

A great place to visit as an introduction to Gloucester's long and rich history. Staff are helpful and informative. Exhibitions really well thought out. Appeal to children and adults. Maybe a few new exhibitions wouldn't go amiss, but otherwise lovely museum to visit. Shame there is not more space for extra history, but the space you have got is well filled.

It's a quaint local museum which is well-maintained and contains quite an interesting array of artifacts. There are exhibitions ranging from natural history items (such as dinosaur teeth and claws) found on the landmass of present-day Gloucester, as well as man-made items from various historical periods. Staff were polite here, and the location of the museum is ideal. I saw people of all ages having fun, and the entire environment is very family-friendly.

We love going there. It is small but very well presented and plenty to learn. Wr love the regular events. Perfect activity for a rainy day

Great trip to the museum on Monday. Lots to see on 2 floors, particularly liked the facinating Roman section with reconstructed areas and part of Roman wall. Also interesting were wall pictures of old streets of Gloucester. Has a cafe and toilets. Free admission

We went to the Museum of Gloucester today to see what it was all about. Fantastic experience the lady on the front counter was really nice and told Us where to go. We also noticed they had the Star Wars exhibition on as well. So that was fun. If you a fan of star-wars and history then this museum is great fun.

A lovely local museum. It is free to enter and view all the local history. It is very well curated, taking you from the Jurassic period, when Gloucester was under water, through the Roman and medieval periods up to the modern day city. They also have exhibitions for which there is a £4.95 charge. There was plenty to see for free - though it would be worth paying if you didn't remember life in the 80s too well. There is a self service cafe and a small museum shop.

Fascinating museum full of the history of Gloucester and surrounding areas. From the time of prehistoric times up to modern. If you are able, take a tour or two, underneath the city to the time of the Romans and medieval times. It’s amazing what you walk over every day that predates our times, without even realising. The guide is fabulous, really knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the history and answer questions.

Very hard to pass up this authentic Gloucester experience. Read the books when I was younger, wouldn't say I'm a fan, but this little store is an amazing museum with plenty of affordable memorabilia to indulge in

This was a very cute house/gift shop. Obviously for Beatrix Potter fans or any children, it has a nice cosy feeling. Especially when you go to the back room on ground floor, it looks like a living room of a cottage, as there is a TV and some pint-sized chairs and (faux) fireplace. They made it look very early 1900s. The whole shop, including upstairs, has little artefacts, notebooks and miscellaneous items that you can buy as a gift. On the stairs is some information on the wall about Beatrix Potter's connection to Gloucester, and upstairs has some information on what happened to the real 'Tailor of Gloucester'. Some historical photos and newspaper clippings are also displayed there. So this place seems sort of like a museum / gift shop at the same time.

This is a small shop with a free museum inside. It is located upstairs and it’s quite small but adorable. So many things about Peter Rabbit and other books of Beatrix Potter. Also the people who work there are friendly and very nice.

This beautiful and charming museum is filled with details that tell every story.

Such a cute and quaint little museum and gift shop, perfect for any Beatrix Potter lover! Very lovey and well informed ladies running the place.

Such a lovely place dedicated to Beatrix Potter, the author of The Tales of Peter Rabbit books. Located in a narrow street, this hidden jem is full of history. Small shop full of Peter Rabbit items, with cute little details such as knitted mise hidden under tea cups. There is also a TV where kids can sit and watch the animation. On the second floor there is a little museum. The lady at the shop was very friendly.

Very sweet and well priced store with small museum above. Museum woke benefit from some information

Such a lovely place to visit. A few different options for routes to follow, great picnic areas, amazing views. There is a café with Various options of drink and food. The car park is free and it is free to enter. There's is a children's play area but it is currently closed off due to needing a water pipe repair. Accessible toilets behind café after the café closes. Highly recommend.

This is a lovely park. There are so many different paths and trails. It’s huge. There are plenty of nice views of Gloucester too. There are plenty of picnic areas and a cafe too. It is quite hilly in some places. The parking is free and there are plenty of spaces. This is the perfect place for dog walkers.

There are various routes that you can take up Robinswood hill Free car park The scenery is stunning. On a sunny day you can see for miles in all directions. Picnic benches and also barbecue area Generally considered an easy route Toilets and café available Definitely worth a visit

Lovely place for a walk for a scenic walk and beautiful view from top of summit . It was a pleasure seeing Gloucester city from the top and what a lovely weather to enjoy . Kids really had a great time. No doubt reaching top is a little bit tiring but reaching at summit will make all your tiredness a blissful experience 🤗

Wow... The experience here is like no other. The walk around the hill to the summit which by the way is breathtaking is worth it. The view is best experienced in person. If you are not afraid of heights and you want to get to see the whole town then you should go to the summit. The park itself is well maintained with ample free parking spaces with beautiful spots for BBQS and family and friends hangouts. The kids are not left out with slides and swings. Well-done Gloucester county for this awesome experience PS... To access the car park and toilets ensure you come into the park from the Reservoir road

Great location by Gloucester Quays, nice coffee shop & perfect spot for a scenic walk!

Lovely walks. Always manage to find something we've not seen before even though we've been loads of times. Lovely cafe. Toilets. Not really buggy or wheelchair friendly if walking up the hill but some flatter walks round the bottom of the hill.

Gloucester Quays is a fantastic place to shop, eat, and spend a day out. The range of stores is great, with brands like Next, M&S Outlet, and Adidas, plus plenty of homeware and gift shops too. One thing I really like is the flooring in the shopping center, it gives the place a stylish and modern feel. We used the parking facilities to visit Anatolian Palace, and it was a smooth experience. The car park is spacious, very safe, and has plenty of spaces. The parking prices are reasonable, which is always a plus. A great addition is the car cleaning service, really handy if you want your car looking fresh while you shop. The toilets are always clean, which is a big plus. My only suggestion would be to introduce a parking discount or even free parking when you spend a certain amount in the shopping center. For example, if you spend £200 or more, you could take your receipts to the customer service desk, and the receptionist could give you a voucher for free parking. It would be a great way to reward shoppers and encourage people to spend more time here. Overall, Gloucester Quays is a well-maintained, enjoyable place to visit, and I’d definitely recommend it.

There is something for ANYONE here from food, fun, entertainment, drinks, shopping and activities. Family or just quick drinks with your mates. I always have a great time here whether it's for work or play. Lots of parking available too. Some of the outlets aren't as cheap as they could be, but there are a lot of choices available. All by the waterfront. Watch out for the Gulls ☺️

Lots of food places, a treat market, nice shopping centre, where we can by everything . The Cathedral is beautiful, it's a shame we arrived just as it was closing and we weren't able to go in. I'll definitely be back in Gloucester. I loved it. I find all I need it. Really enjoy 😉

A good mix of shops and eateries. Seating both inside and out. Good parking outside and inside. Quays is set within Gloucester’s historic dock area. Well worth a visit

Gloucester Quays offers a great mix of outlet shopping, dining, and historic charm. The variety of stores provides good deals, and the waterfront setting adds to the experience. Restaurants and cafes are plentiful, making it a nice spot for a day out. Some areas could be better maintained, and it can get busy on weekends, but overall, it’s a pleasant and worthwhile visit.

Good for parking if you park outside opposite Dock. Expensive if you park for more than 5/6hours in centre parking! Great selection of shops few cafes etc. Outside main restaurants, bars . Market on Sunday, nice area to walk around ,sit have a coffee and watch the world go by.

Lovely atmosphere, loads of interesting and impressive places to eat, catering for all possible palates and requirements. Really interesting boat-building and docking historical stuff to see and, of course, a lovely canal through the middle of the quays which gives the place a holiday feel. Nice indoor shopping centre, too, with loads of easy, accessible parking. This was a first visit - loved it! Definitely hope to go back, perhaps in the Spring or Summer.

Barnwood Park is an interesting small green space in urban Gloucester. The park is also described as an arboretum as there are many large trees here, including oaks, coniferous giants and more. One can walk about inside the place. It is accessible to us from different ends. Unfortunately, apart from walking, there is little else one can do. No facilities, no bins, no water taps, no children’s area. I did take some photos.

A nice place for a quick ramble

Lovely little free place to take kids for a walk. Bonus round was to walk through an area with very friendly cows. Went on the hunt to find a monkey puzzle tree.

Gorgeous! We would definitely visit again. My son was particularly taken with the small bridges on the pond, the butterfly ‘wild’ areas and the (three) Dexter Cattle 🐄 😂. They seem to have a bit of a rat problem at the moment. Although , once again, my son was very happy to watch the rats dart from bush to bush from a distance.

One of my favorite places, quiet and such a fun place, grandchildren absolutely love it. Can walk run and play Superb Parking is easy What's not to love Beautifully looked after,even have sheep on occasions

Well thought area for all ages (and dogs). The old remnants of the Barnwood House estate have been transformed into a well managed public space. You can walk the entire park and arboretum in about half an hour but ignore it’s size as it’s more a place to dawdle and take in the variety of the plants and features. The beautifully carved benches are fascinating too. Try and find the piano. The ducks (actually Northern Mallards) are regular visitors to Wotton Brook that flows through here. Look out for the Coots (white beaks) and Moor Hens (red beaks) too. The recent addition of a deliberately constructed balancing pond adds to the charm of the area. That part of the park is a real sun trap with no cooling breeze. Being low ground it also requires wellies when wet. The old estate chapel, now deconsecrated, houses a gym so unfortunately the interior can’t be viewed but the outside is in good nick and quite photogenic. Parking can be a challenge as the gym members use the spaces adjacent to the park in Church Lane. There’s a lay-by area across the road next to the church with free, unrestricted parking. It gets full at school drop off and pick up times due to the nearby secondary school and of course on Sundays.

Nice family walk, play and picnic. Labeled trees to help educate children. Lovely hidden beauty in built up area. Animals to see. Have used it quite often. Friendly gym goes inside church.

Great little place for young kids. Small but totally free and a good variety of animals to see. Had no idea it was there so a pleasant surprise.

Good place to visit with children. Various farm animals including goats and ducks. There's a large owl and usually sheep, cows or horses. Feed and pet the animals. Remember to leave a donation to help keep the farm alive.

Lovely little inner city farm. Kids loved seeing the animals. Will definitely go back again. Easy to find and buggy friendly.

This is such a lovely little place for children to come and feed animals that they wouldn't normally see for free

What an awesome place this is I the most unlikely of places! Not a massive amount of animals but certainly enough to keep a 2 year old entertained for a couple of hours! The owls are a particular highlight with their handler ever willing to chat and tell you all about them! Give it a go you won't be disappointed!

Cute little farm with lovely animals!! We came out feeling happy. Great place.

Absolutely lovely little farm in the city. Perfect to entertain the kids for a couple of hours. Volunteers were really friendly, £1 for a bucket of feed for the kids to feed the animals. Hand washing facilities really helpful afterwards. Completely free to enter. Worth a trip!

We stayed in a nearby hotel and came to walk around to find out more about the priory, assuming that we would spend not more than 10 min there. It happened that we bumped into Jay, who works there. We've learned so much from him about the priory, the history, the life of monks, etc, etc. It was a great experience. We were so-so lucky meeting him. Our advice for other visitors - try to book a guided tour, otherwise it will be just another building, religious place but the real story of it is fascinating! If we have a wedding in mind, we will certainly book it at this place.

We booked the Priory for our wedding reception and from the first email through to the big day, Charlie was fantastic. The site is beautiful and really suited our autumn theme. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding venue!

Beautiful place to visit and enjoy historic surroundings with the family. Great restoration job over the last few years and plenty of information about the priory and monks who lived here. Lovely spot for a picnic by the canal.

Went to see GAIA Exhibition, Created using detailed NASA imagery of the Earth's surface, Luke Jerram's Gaia is a vast 7m diameter sculpture of planet earth. Well worth a visit especially as it is free to visit.

Best venue in town. Both for private functions like weddings as well as business events

Amazing event at the Priory today. The Gaia 7 metre diameter sculpture by Luke Jerram depicting planet earth and another one inside the Henry Dene Hall which is viewed in darkness reminds us of the beauty of our planet and our need to take care of it. Awesome!

A wonderful place for a short walk or as part of a longer stroll. Information points dotted around the grounds, point out fascinating facts throughout the centuries. A lovely place to sit for a moment and absorb the wonderful surroundings.

Lovely little park near the centre of town with some nice historic features with good information boards.

I am unreliability informed that the army uses Hillfield Gardens as a base to test the latest in camouflage gear. Check out the pictures, below. There are over four hundred troops and troopesses on view if you look carefully. There's actually a motorcycle 🏍 display team, seven riders, with six riders on top of them, and five, four, three, two, and one on top. You can just about see the exhaust from the middle bike, caused by a faulty engine. The other bikes and all twenty-eight soldiers are completely invisible. Can you see the three tanks parked side by side? No, neither can I. Remarkable work by the armed forces, who will soon be registering to enter into the world hide and seek competition. Looks like we have a winner!

A peaceful haven in the city, a lovely place to sit on a sunny day

Is okay. Has improved over the years I guess

Interesting gardens with some historic buildings. Some areas are a bit run down.

loved this place. very chilled out area. plenty of bench seats and bins. not very big but secluded. the monuments in the grounds all come from several different locations in or around Gloucester and have been moved multiple times with long histories, (600 yrs or so). the trees are magnificent and many different types. will spend more time here on sunny days as shade is abundant. there are a few homeless people and they do occupy the monuments so be aware of their privacy, as respect is a two way street.

Small, with secluded spots to walk and sit. Art sculpture, and historic architecture

Great inner-city reserve. I have walked the trail (and it’s many variations) a few times now. My eldest (11) and I are intending to do a nice walk across Alney Island to Over, where we shall reward ourselves with a carvery! My youngest (3) and I regularly walk the shortest circular route (approx. 1 mile). It was a bit under-loved on our last visit, with graffiti on a couple of signs and litter on the last stretch of path. However, the beauty of Alney Island is that it is a nature reserve in the heart of a city. Sadly, whilst not right, these things tend to happen more regularly in cities than in rural areas. There were no cows on our recent travels (Much to my son’s disappointment. Although walkers should anticipate there being so) and we parked at Castle Meads Car Park (although the walk can be accessed from numerous points).

I disagree with most comments about this place. It absolutely is NOT a beautiful place. It's an okay walk, it could be beautiful with a little tlc. There are some lovely spots as you walk through this nature reserve but you can't see them because of the overgrowth. There must be thousands of people living in Gloucester who'd be more than happy to volunteer to help maintain this place. Such a waste of a space with great potential and benefit to the local community.

Nice bit of countryside in the city, but more interpretation boards would be good, and rubbish bins, unless i missed them. Some footpaths were overgrown. maily with the very invasive water balsam, which if not dealt with, will in no time at all completely take over the whole of the reserve.

Bit more rundown since my last visit. Loads of rubbish everywhere and not a pleasant walk to do on your own. Any place that has more activity at 3am than 12pm, well, it speaks for itself.

I’m sorry but is not a nice place to walk. It’s completely overgrown, homeless people camped up in tents all along the field, graffiti everywhere. It’s just not pleasant, don’t waste your time

Was hoping for some clear dark skies but unfortunately the rugby club and another buildings lights ruined my night of stargazing. Would be nice if there was a small space where there are no lights. Quite scary at 2am very dark very cold and lots of wildlife.

Good place for walking, biking and watching Severn Bore

Popped into Gloucester Library on Wednesday, to enquire about a Bus Pass. (Reached that Age) At the reception a member of staff said I could do it right away, which was brilliant, I would be the first person to use their new website. At that point, three only members of Staff came over to watch, as they wanted to learn how to use the new website. I could go on, but all the Staff, were very friendly & helpful great service.

Yesterday was my first time at the library and the staff here were very welcoming and helpful. I had walked around the city centre a bit and needed a quiet environment to read some poetry and reflect. The librarian on the ground floor was very efficient with completing the physical membership process and pointed me in the right direction of the poetry collection such that I didn’t have trouble with finding what I was after. I was also particularly pleased and grateful for a librarian who I met on the first floor as when I had walked up to her to ask for help with locating the bathroom, she not only showed me the bathroom but went above and beyond to ensure/confirm that it was in a good state for me to use - I was and still am very thankful for this given my condition (heavily pregnant) and also because the first floor was a little busy with people who came to read/print/use the PCs. I also know that this is most likely not part of her job description, so this means a lot. Thank you very much. I appreciate the warmth and support. By the way, the picture is an excerpt from the first book I read. It’s called “Poems that make grown women cry”.

It's clear that the staff here really like it. They're always happy and so knowledgeable and helpful. I feel so welcome here. There's absolutely nothing better than taking a break with a book in a safe and welcoming environment. They also allow you to use their PCs for free which is a valuable service. I don't know what we'd do without our library!

This is an organised and we'll run library. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I got my printing done using the library user PCs. They have a good selection of eco related "Greener Together" books. Recommended!

Great staff and great internet access as we used our lap top. Beautiful building offering a wide range of clubs for readers and students and music enthusiasts. Thank you to all the staff for your help and friendliness.

I went to this library as I needed to print off and scan some important documents. I was helped by a lovely lady called Elaine, who ai believe went above and beyond to help me with the scanning. It was fairly busy with regular members, but she still made it her duty to help me. Very efficient, professional and pleasant experience. I was greeted with a warm smile.

Visited the library to attend appointment in the Visa department. Greeted by a lady and young man at the door. All covid rules applied but this staff were superb, they couldnt have been more attentive and remain professional. It was worth travelling 60 miles for this appointment.

2 lovely little parks either end of a great big field. My little girl loved it. Doesn't seem to drain very well tho. Was extremely soggy in places so be warned haha.

We finally appreciate having this place nearby, during the endless lockdown. It's huge, it's mostly empty, and it has lots of wild secret corners to explore. Great on foot or by bike, it's been our salvation for these past few months!

It has very gold atmosphere, there's a cage where we could play basketball msot of them chdren play football in there. It has amazing fields to play cricket and rugby, iv seen rugby trainings taking place in the park there has been helipoter landing once in a few months it's very nice to see. It is very wfdlife area like I have seen canals which is very fun and there are benches for picnics there are 2 little playgrounds where kids could play and there is a outdoor gym next to it for people who want to get strong, theres a parking next to the park to the polle could park they could bbq there because it's a open place. there's a little forest where people. Could do treasure hunts and there's flowing water so kids could do a water fight overall it's a nice plays and there are peplle who uses drugs and vapes who comes there, iv heard that there has been a case of murder because a guy was high due to the use of drugs and other nicotine contained substances. However kids should always be accompanied by adults in case of emergency.

Wide open space, well kept, lots of dog walkers. Wouldn’t advise going at night though.

A lovely time out. It's my place to run.

It is a good nice well taken care of Park, big enough to allow your dogs to have a good run and play Frisbee. There is no car park for the purpose so I recommend to walk around and know the area, so you can park close enough, as there will be some residencial areas close with available places to park.

Walk the dogs here pretty much every day with the odd exception. Love the stream running through it and there's plenty of room to let the dogs off their leashes. Dog poo bins available and has a Pokemon go gym by the basketball court too!

Very nice place to bring your kids and your dogs for an evening walk. Spacious field for picnics too.

Such a nice big area. There is a play area. Plenty of seats around the edge. They have the fair here and also use for other events. Birds to see in the enclosure. Big area to have a picnic. Plenty of room for football. There is a area where looks like outdoor gym. Across the road is the skate park which is always busy. Do you enjoy walking around the park. There is different entrances sorry can access from any direction. Also next to the cricket club..

Great little Victorian park with plenty of room for children and adults to play. There's a children's fenced playground, outdoor gym, walks, Victorian statues and buildings. There is also an aviary with budgies, cockatels, finches etc. A fun run is held on Saturday mornings along with a fairground in the summer. It's also used for various outdoor events.

I did park and didnt pay where it said i should, because i thought Id be quick, so got a PCN. As I came back I passed the Traffic Wardens strolling along getting number plates so I knew the outcome. You tax what you want less of, so I will comply and remove my economic value, friends and company outings as much as possible from Gloucester. I will help others to avoid the area. PCN will be the last money I spend in Gloucester.

Always nice to go there. Especially when funfair are there. But kids park is full of fun stuff too :)

Gloucester could do better, lovely the cafe nxt to the park is open more ofter, shame the park could do with an update and people smoking cannabis around the park is disgusting

Once you've been to " cannon hill" park, Brumtown, not many can match that for me. Nice though!

Great stroll mainly good for wheelchair too

Great charity always working to get local people involved and they all care about the wildlife and the environment

Don't answer emails. All they concerned about is putting pretty pictures on social media

Idyllic settings, happy and friendly volunteers

Great charity, great people.

Well looked after canal

Love love love the canals

This can be a great area to see different species of birds. At various times there are Swans, Herons, Cormorant and Egrit. There's even a Kingfisher if you're lucky enough to spot him!

Very peaceful and beautiful place for walks to have a mindfulness and some relaxing time. Many ducks and swans to admire nature close encounter with nature kids really enjoyed.

A peaceful retreat and nature reserve that hides away between two housing areas about 2 miles from Gloucester City centre. Take a stroll along the footpaths that border the balancing ponds and keep a keen lookout for a variety of birds, flowers and other wildlife. Perhaps you might spot a heron, an egret or even a kingfisher if you are quiet and patient. Usually you will see ducks and some swans. The path leads past the ponds and alongside the small river twyver where there are many allotments, then back round to the other side of the ponds. Many flora can be seen here as the sun shines through the trees.

Lovely to walk around hearing birds singing and then a lovely open area to sea a number of ducks a swan. Lovely place!

A lovely area to walk around to see different types of wildlife. My son and I particularly like the heron that is in residence! If you’re not local, parking can be an issue. I recommend parking further out and walking in. Don’t be dismayed if approaching from Saintbridge Surgery side (as I did on my first visit), the path continues onwards and around the entire pond. The balancing pond is not just comprised of the wooded area.

It's only a small area but packed with wildlife that live in and around the pond There are benches but no tables or childrens play areas There is a meadow field nearby which is popular The whole area is good for families and dog walkers.

Such a calming and beautiful walk with the dogs....Love this little nature reserve hidden in a city!...