Notable sanctuary · North Somerset, North Somerset
The Parks
The Parks is a sanctuary in North Somerset, North Somerset.
The Parks: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit The Parks
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach The Parks — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 51.96263, -2.92263. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Parks
- Ewyas Harold Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~3 km · Must-see
- Llancillo Church · church · North Somerset · ~5 km · Must-see
- Longtown Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~6 km · Must-see
- Golden Valley · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~8 km · Must-see
- Grosmont Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~8 km · Must-see
- Hatterrall Hill · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~9 km · Must-see
- Kilpeck Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~10 km · Must-see
- Urishay Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tomb of Daniel Gilbert in St Michael's Churchyard · fort · North Somerset · ~13 km · Must-see
- Pen y Clawdd Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~14 km · Must-see
- Snodhill Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bryn Arw · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ysgyryd Fawr · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
- Crug Mawr · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pen Twyn Mawr · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
- Moccas Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
- Skenfrith Castle · church · North Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near The Parks
- Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Powys · ~52 km · Must-see
- WWT Slimbridge · sanctuary · South Gloucestershire · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tewkesbury Park · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~64 km · Must-see
- Hucclecote Meadows · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~65 km · Must-see
- Juniper Hill · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~68 km · Must-see
- Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary · sanctuary · Powys · ~70 km · Must-see
- Snows Farm Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~70 km · Must-see
- Lower Woods Nature Reserve · sanctuary · South Gloucestershire · ~71 km · Must-see
- Knap House Quarry, Birdlip · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~72 km · Must-see
- Leckhampton Hill · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~75 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for The Parks yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Parks?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Parks?
Nearby: Ewyas Harold Castle (fort, 3 km), Llancillo Church (church, 5 km), Longtown Castle (fort, 6 km), Golden Valley (viewpoint, 8 km), Grosmont Castle (fort, 8 km), Hatterrall Hill (viewpoint, 9 km).
Is The Parks worth visiting?
The Parks is listed as a notable sanctuary in North Somerset on Spotwander.