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Evening

Golden Light at Greville Smyth Park

Catch the late afternoon sun over the River Avon before settling in for dinner and a drink nearby.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 135 min

Timeline

  1. 15:00

    The Pump House

    Pick up a pre-dinner drink at The Pump House. This historic pub on Bristol Harbour is a short walk from the park and a perfect way to start the evening while the light is still good.

  2. 15:30

    Greville Smyth Park

    Walk to Greville Smyth Park. The park sits beside the River Avon, offering open spaces and views that will catch the last warm rays of the day. Find a spot on the grass or near the nature garden to watch the sun go down.

  3. 17:00

    Nova Scotia

    Head to Nova Scotia for dinner. This Grade II listed pub on Spike Island is just a ten-minute walk from the park. It is an ideal spot for a meal after the sun has set, keeping the evening cozy and local.

Local tip

The walk from Greville Smyth Park to Nova Scotia takes about ten minutes. If you prefer a quieter end to the night, The Pump House is also open late and close to the park.

Check before you go

  • The Pump House has no listed opening hours in the context, so check locally.
  • Nova Scotia has no listed opening hours in the context, so check locally.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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