Historic parks and gardens are designed landscapes which, because of their layout, features and architectural ornament, are of special historic interest.

There are many historic parks and gardens in Bristol. Some are medieval deer parks, and some, like Blaise Castle designed by Humphry Repton, date to the Georgian era. The Victorians also created a number of important municipal parks, such as Eastville Park.

Many significant parks and gardens, which were originally identified in a Register compiled by the Avon Gardens Trust, are protected by Policy NE9 of the Bristol Local Plan.

English Heritage also maintains a Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Entries are Graded I, II* or II. Although the English Heritage Register affords no statutory protection, the inclusion of a garden is taken into account when assessing planning applications which may affect it.

For further information email conservation@bristol.gov.uk