Wow, there's so much going on today in Bristol that you'll need a whole day out to explore it all. So, pack a picnic and head on down to Bristol city centre. First stop should be Castle Park, original site of Bristol castle before it was demolished by Oliver Cromwell. Look for remains of the keep and curtain wall of the C11 Bristol Castle at the north east end of the park. There are also seven Silver Birch trees in memory of the seven beaches of the D-Day landings - see if you can find them all. Much of the park was bombed during the blitz of November 1940 and all that remained was the ruins of the churches of St Peter and St Mary le Port.
Today, Castle park is a great refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and a great place to watch the river. Look out for the 'Ballast Seed garden', a fantastic art project created by Brazillian artist Maria Thereza Alves. Seeds that had been contained in the ballast of boats and had travelled from all over the world, were dumped in the river from 1680 to early 1900's. Maria has managed to collect and sow these seeds to create a magnificent floating garden.
Whilst you enjoy this original art project use this river birds spotter guide to see how many different birds you can find and then search for a quiet spot to enjoy your picnic.
Once you've had a good look round head down to Nelson Street and be amazed by the See No Evil street art project. This weekend sees a selection of the world’s best street artists creating a huge outdoor gallery. In addition, science students from Bristol University will be adding their own creations, creating artworks that depict their research topics.
Daily outdoor activities around Avon to see you through the summer holidays
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