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Castle Park Bristol

Bristol · BS1

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Natural light

Summary

A large public park in the centre of Bristol between the city centre and the Floating Harbour, confirmed as an active filming location by Bristol Reddit users, with remains of Bristol Castle and the bombed shell of St Peter’s Church on site.

About this location

Castle Park occupies a significant area on the eastern edge of Bristol city centre between Broadmead, the Floating Harbour, and the Old Market area. The park was created on the site of historic Bristol centre after wartime bombing destroyed much of the area; it retains the ruins of St Peter’s Church as a memorial, and archaeological remains of Bristol Castle are visible in the park’s west section. The Floating Harbour borders the park to the south, giving riverside path access. The mix of open park, historic ruins, harbour edge, and city centre surroundings gives the location range for contemporary drama and period work with appropriate dressing. Reddit posts from Bristol users confirmed filming activity in Castle Park, with threads asking about what was being filmed there. Bristol City Council handles filming permits for public parks and open spaces in the city. The park is publicly accessible and busy during the day, requiring scheduling consideration for productions needing clear access.

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