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Old Down Country Park

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A fun packed day for all the family at Old Down Country Park! Set in 66 acres of open space. 🌳 Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm.
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Here at Old Down we have an animal park with a large range of animals from Alpacas to Pigs or visit our smaller animals in pets corner. With regular animal encounter sessions held daily at 11am and 2pm where you can meet the animals and their keepers. Let the kids run free in our adventure playground equipped with zip wire, climbing equipment and giant jumping pillow. We also have the perfect spac

e for toddlers to explore in our toddler play area with trampolines, sand pit and Little Tykes cars. Our beautiful landscaped gardens, Victorian walled garden and the wild flower meadows are the perfect escape to take a walk, have a picnic or explore the nature available with panoramic views of the river Severn and Wales. We have an onsite café serving a range of hot and cold beverages and food, catering for multiple dietary requirements there is something for everyone. Our farm shop is full of locally sourced products from independent businesses, as well as seasonal produce grown on the estate by our talented gardeners. We love an event and run multiple events throughout the year include glamping, festivals and more. Why not book online for our popular Afternoon Teas, Sunday lunch and Breakfasts. Old Down Country Park has so much to offer, come and experience it all in our open air setting full of nature.

09/04/2025

✨ NEW FOR BELL TENT SEASON! ✨ The mini communal kitchen (a.k.a the shepherds hut) is ready for action. It provides our bell tent guests with:

💧 Running Water
⚡️ Electricity
☕️ Kettle for your morning cuppa
🍞 Toaster for those golden slices
🍽️ Microwave for easy meals and snacks

We’ve added these touches to make your glamping experience even more comfortable, while still keeping the charm of the great outdoors 🌳

08/04/2025

Tomorrow (April 9th) Bristol Forest School is back! 🍃 Join us in the Walled Garden from 11am to 1pm for a fun-filled morning of nature inspired activities (included in park entry).

07/04/2025

Try something different with the kids on your next family day out with our Afternoon Tea in the Manor 🍰 Enjoy sweet and savoury favourites like carrot cake, cherry bakewell macarons, sandwiches and scones (our children’s menu caters for those fussy eaters!)

📆 Available selected Saturdays
👨 Adult: £23.50
👧 Child: £12.50
🌳 Add park entry for just £5pp
☕️ View our sample menu via our website

05/04/2025

We’re thrilled to unveil our very first Sculpture Trail, running from 5th April – 27th May! 🙌

Wander through the Orchard and surrounding landscape as it’s transformed into an open-air gallery, featuring five stunning sculptures by acclaimed artists Rich Bindon () Renée Kilburn (), Hayley Jones and Elliot Parry ()

🎨 Included in park entry
📍 Set within our scenic grounds
📅 Only here for a limited time!

Bring your curiosity, your camera and your sense of adventure.

02/04/2025

There's some new kids on the block 😎 Our Saanen (the white goat) had more than she bargained for on Mothers Day 😱

The cuties are currently living in Pets Corner with mum, so don't forget to stop and say hello!

28/03/2025

Like butter wouldn't melt 🤣 mischievous Megan and Molly 🫏

27/03/2025

Join us on Sunday 20th April for Easter Sunday lunch! 😍 Featuring all your Sunday roast classics and seasonal vegetables. Plus, get park entry for just £5pp when you have lunch with us.

25/03/2025

Our Adventure Park is the perfect place to run, jump and play, one slide at a time! 🛝😍

21/03/2025

Fern is udderly in love with our new adoption packs! 🐮 Congratulations to her for being our first adoptee! (We sense some jealously from Belle) 🤣

20/03/2025

Today is the spring equinox, meaning the days start getting longer and brighter! ☀Which also means... Sunnier days, lighter evenings, happy faces, pretty flowers, baby animals, Easter and being outdoors!🪻

15/03/2025

The winners of ‘Best Hair Do at Old Down Award’ 🏆

12/03/2025

Our Animal Encounter sessions are not just for kids! 🥰 Come along and meet some of our smaller animals. Everyday in Pet's Corner @ 11am (11am and 2pm on weekends). 🐭

11/03/2025

🚨 STALL HOLDERS WANTED! 🚨

We’re looking for stall holders for our upcoming events such as Spring Fayre, Food and Drink Festival, Country Fayre and even Christmas! If you sell crafts, food, clothes, art or something else, we’d love to have you there.

For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected]

10/03/2025

🌼 May Bank Holiday Spring Fayre 🌼 Join us for a bloomin’ fantastic day of fun and frolics on Monday 5th May.

🐑 Meet our new baby animals
🥁 Panache steel drum band
🏁 Ferret racing
🏓 Fete and garden games
🍏 Apple pressing
🎨 Craft sessions
🤸‍♂️ Soft play play-bus will be open
🌈 Plus, adventure park and delicious food

Member's go FREE and only general admission for the public! 😱 For more info and tickets, visit www.olddownestate.co.uk/whats-on/spring-fayre-2025

08/03/2025

Eeeeeekkkk! We're so excited! 🙌 Just 4 more weeks until our bell tent season officially begins! ⛺️ 7th April-31st August.

New to 2025: We've moved and converted our shepherds hut to facilitate running water to wash up, fridge, electric kettle and microwave! 😱

For more info, pricing and to enquire, visit: www.olddownestate.co.uk/accommodation/bell-tents/

05/03/2025

It's only fair that once the official Colour Run races are done... You get to have your revenge on the staff! 😆🌈

Tickets are available via our website. Member's go FREE and general admission for the public. Tickets need to be booked in advance to take part.

04/03/2025

❤️ANIMAL ADOPTION❤️

Our animals are at the heart of the Old Down family, bringing joy not only to you guys too. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Adoption Packs!

Now, you can adopt one of our adorable animals, for yourself or as a thoughtful gift. Adoptee's will be able to enjoy a special adoption package that includes:

✨ General admission ticket to visit your new furry (or feathery) friend
✨ Thank you letter with fact sheet of your adopted animal
✨ Adoption certificate
✨ A photograph
✨ Name displayed on their profile
✨ Personalised gift
✨ Email update with pictures
✨ 1-1 animal experience (additional £12)

Adoptions are £55 per animal. To make an adoption, take a look at who you can adopt and email [email protected] to enquire.

03/03/2025

It’s today so we’re taking a moment to appreciate the wildlife that calls our country park home! 🌳 One of our most frequent visitors is the robin so next time you’re here, keep an eye and ear out for our feathery orange friends! ❤️

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Address

Foxholes Lane
Bristol
BS324PG

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+443447769380

Website

https://linktr.ee/olddownestate

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You heard Zoe! Our playbus will be open over the Easter holidays 🐰 Open April 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 20th. #easterholidays #easter #bristol #olddowncountrypark

When #AprilFools and #NationalHaveFunAtWorkDay lands on the same day 🙊

Our girl Ruby enjoying her favourite treat! 🥹 (Sound on for the cutest sounds) 🔉 Ruby is a wallaby and has been blind since birth! She’s around 16 years old and is living the retirement life in the Adventure Park ❤️ #wallaby #asmr #animalsounds #olddowncountrypark

Just a snapshot of what your Easter break could look like at Old Down 🐣 Our bell tent stays include FREE park entry for the duration, so take advantage of all our Easter holiday activities! 🤸 #bristol #easterholidays #glampinguk #ukgetaway

Just a little moo cow to bless your feed ✨🐄 #cowsofinstagram #babycow #calvesofinstagram

Who's ready to get absolutely drenched with powdererd paints? 😏 Because our Colour Run is back! This year it's FREE for our Country Park members and general entry price for the public! 😱 📆 Sunday 13th April 2025. Visit our website to book tickets. #whatsonbristol #bristol247 #thingstodoinbristol #dogfriendly #bristol #colourrun

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Thank you 2024, you've been a blast! ❤️🌳 #olddowncountrypark #thingstodoinbristol #2024recap #happynewyear2025

The Manor in the dark 😍 What was your favourite part of the trail? #merrybristmas #bristolchristmas #festivefun #olddowncountrypark #whatsonbristol #visitbristol #bristol247 #lightrail #thingstodoinbristol

Just a few of the four-legged cuties that have joined us at our Festive Illumination Trail 🐶🎄 #merrybristmas #bristolchristmas #olddowncountrypark #whatsonbristol #visitbristol #bristol247 #thingstodoinbristol #dogfriendly #dogfriendlyvenue #bristoldogs

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A great animal park for all the family. Set in 60 acres of beautiful formal and informal gardens and woodland. Great cafe serving delicious meals and treats. Open 7 days a week. Dogs on leads are welcome around the park and in the cafe