University of Bristol, Art & Horticulture walking tour of Royal Fort Gardens

Royal Fort Gardens has a green flag for being one of the best parks in the country. It’s rich in biodiversity and home to a big portion of the University’s public art. This short walking tour in and around RFG will lead us round four of the artworks from the public art collection and explore points of interest and horticultural features of the gardens.
Please note the walk will involve using steps.

Over the last 15 years the University has commissioned site-specific sculptural art commissions for different locations across the estate; including Goldney gardens, Royal Fort Gardens and Stoke Bishop. They’re all sensitive to their location, and many encourage interaction or practical use in some way.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

11 am

Location & directions

Royal Fort Garden, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol , Bristol, BS8 1UH

Directions:

Meeting Point: Please meet by the entrance next to Royal Fort Lodge in Tyndall Avenue (opposite Senate House).

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you book a place but later find you’re unable to attend, please cancel your booking as soon as possible. We have a waiting list in place and would like to offer any available spots to others who are keen to join. Please note: We anticipate some dropouts, so tours are likely to be oversubscribed and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-meets-nature-guided-walk-in-royal-fort-garden-tickets-1582551316589

Booking opens:

14 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

There is a level approach to Royal Fort Gardens on Tyndalls Avenue, at the intersection with Woodlands Road. What3words location: either.pill.solved In the gardens, there are smooth paths that you can use with a push-chair or wheelchair. Some paths are sloping. The walking tour will take you across some uneven ground and steps.

Additional information

Dress to Explore! The walk takes us through some beautiful but uneven terrain, so wear comfy, weather-ready clothes and closed-toed shoes. No available parking on site. Further sculptures and public arts can be seen on campus. See details of the trail online. trail https://public-art.bristol.ac.uk/2025/04/14/explore-the-universitys-public-art-with-bloomberg-connects/

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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