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Old Down Country Park

Tockington, Bristol
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WHERE

Tockington, Bristol

What it’s like

Country park near Tockington with animal encounters, play and cafe.

Old Down Country Park near Tockington is a paid-entry park with animals you can hand-feed, play areas and space to roam - a solid half-day south of Bristol.

Check ticket prices and seasonal hours on the estate site before you travel. Cafe and parking on site. Good mix of animal encounters and outdoor burn-off for primary ages.

BS32 4PG area - about 20-25 minutes from Bristol.

What’s on here

Facilities

Toilets
Café
Baby change
Wheelchair accessible
Free parking
Picnic area
Food on site
Birthday parties

Plan your visit

Is there parking?

Yes, free parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.

Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?

Yes, there's baby change.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, the venue offers birthday parties. Details and booking on their site.

How do we find it?

Situated on the outskirts of Bristol. Ample free parking on-site with an overflow car park if needed.

Areas to explore

  • Adventure Park

    outdoors

    Adventure playground with dedicated areas for younger and older children.

  • Animal Barn

    indoors

    Home to farm animals such as pigs, cows and sheep, plus small animals like bunnies and guinea pigs.

  • Children's Play Area (Sandpit, Trampoline and Wooden Tractor)

    up to age 6 · outdoors

    Roped-off play area for younger visitors with a sandpit, trampoline and large wooden tractor.

  • Climbing Frames

    outdoors

    Climbing frames for older children in the Adventure Park.

  • Rose Garden

    outdoors

    Part of the Manor grounds, with landscaped lawns and willow trees.

  • Sand Kitchen

    outdoors

    Sand kitchen play feature in the adventure play areas.

  • Victorian Walled Garden

    outdoors

    Walled garden with a pergola walkway and kitchen garden growing produce used in the on-site food.

  • Woodlands and Lake

    outdoors

    Wider estate includes meadows, woodland areas and a lake.

Animals

  • Alpacas

    Fluffy alpacas.

  • Birds

    General mention of birds among the animals at the park.

  • Bunnies

  • Cows

  • Donkeys

  • Goats

  • Guinea Pigs

  • Highland Cows

  • Kevin the Peacock

  • Macaw Parrots

  • Pigs

  • Sheep

  • Shetland Ponies

Also on site

  • Café

    On-site café offering brunch options; no park entry needed to visit.

Experiences

  • Jumping Pillow

    outdoors

    Large jumping pillow in the Adventure Park.

  • Maze

    outdoors

    A Taxus Baccata (yew) maze, open all year round and suitable for all ages.

Rides

  • Zip Wire

    outdoors

    Zip wire in the Adventure Park for older, more adventurous children.

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