Things to do in Backwell Common, Somerset
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Backwell Common, Somerset.
The Great Outdoors in Backwell Common
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Backwell Common.
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Cleeve Heronry | Avon Wildlife Trust
A large heronry set in woodlands, where herons can be seen flying in and out to their fledglings.
Goblin Combe | Avon Wildlife Trust
Airy grasslands above the Combe contrast dark woodlands below. A great spot for butterflies with magical views across Mendip.
Tickenham Hill | Avon Wildlife Trust
Woodland and grassland rich in limestone flowers, with views across Nailsea Moor to the coast.
Clapton Moor | Avon Wildlife Trust
Important moor for its breeding waders, wintering wildfowl, and dragonflies, set in Gordano Valley.
Prior's Wood | Avon Wildlife Trust
A beautiful wildlife-rich ancient woodland with streams, plantations and a wonderful bluebell display in spring.
Weston Moor | Avon Wildlife Trust
A moor with three fields on the limestone ridge in Gordano Valley. Important for its breeding waders and rare plants.
Weston Big Wood | Avon Wildlife Trust
One of the most wildlife-rich woodlands in Avon. Great for woodland birds, bluebells and wildflowers.
Pill Paddock | Avon Wildlife Trust
An old allotment transformed into a reserve by the local community, now an excellent spot for birds and butterflies.
Walton Common | Avon Wildlife Trust
A grassland and woodland famed for its wildflowers and butterflies, with excellent views of the Gordano Valley.
Puxton Moor | Avon Wildlife Trust
Large pastureland networked with rhynes full of rare plants, invertebrates and birds.
Bennett’s Patch and White’s Paddock | Avon Wildlife Trust
Wildflower meadows, native woodland and wildlife ponds house bats, badgers, hedgehogs, and abundant plant, bird and butterfly species.
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Sport in Backwell Common
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
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Treehouse | The Treehouse At Cadbury | Congresbury
The Tree House at Cadbury Garden Centre is excited to welcome you to our brand-new fun and interactive play zone.
Tickenham Golf Club
Family Friendly golf driving range and golf course with Toptracer. We have a golf shop and offer coaching and custom fitting.
The Bristol School of Dancing
The Bristol School of Dancing is the leading dance school in Bristol offering RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern, BBO(British Ballet Organisation), Tap, Musical Theatre and Silver Swans dance classes.
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf
Pick up your putters and let’s play!
The Lanes
Ashton Gate Stadium
Roxy Lanes
Roxy Lanes Union Street is the ultimate games bar in Bristol. With ten pin bowling, karaoke, shuffleboard, great booze and great music, it's the place to be.
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Food and Drink in Backwell Common
Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.
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Coffee #1 | Clevedon
A short walk from the seafront, Coffee#1 Clevedon is a welcoming place with big inviting windows that provide a light and airy feel. Popular with locals, relax in one of the comfy sofas or head outside, where you can enjoy views over the bustling Market Square, while watching people go about their business.
Clevedon Pier
Grade 1 listed pier
5
Aug
Sundaes In The City Festival (18+) 2023 | Tickets & Line Up | Skiddle
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Watershed | Cultural cinema, talent development and creative technology in Bristol
Watershed is an independent cinema and creative technology centre on Bristol’s historic harbourside. Find out what’s on at Watershed, including cinema and event listings, café & bar, venue hire, talent development programmes, opportunities and catch up with our latest feature articles, podcasts and news.
Bristol Beacon | Share in the joy of live music
A music charity, renowned venue and award-winning music education hub. Buy tickets to live music, learn to play an instrument, join a music ensemble, group or choir, take part in free music-making activities.
Bristol - Zerodegrees
Four years later our next Zerodegrees was born. Our restaurant in Bristol is occupying a prime location on the corner of Colston Street and Park Row.
Penfold's Kitchen
A Proudly Independent Coffee House
7
Oct
Strawberry Line Tea Rooms, Winscombe
Dog Friendly, spacious Tea Rooms & Garden, open 6 days a week 10-3pm
Prosecco Afternoon Teas
Cheddar Woods Bistro
Great food and drink in lovely surroundings
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Music in Backwell Common
Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.
Music within 10 miles of Backwell Common.
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13
Aug
Edison Light Concerts: Foo Fighters, Nirvana, QOTSA Unplugged
Experience a concert like no other, under the warm amber hue of of Edison bulbs in spectacular locations & incredible musicians.
10
May
20 Years of Alfresco Disco
To celebrate our 20th Birthday, we are filling an iconic building in the centre of Bristol with sound systems and inviting you to dance all day...
15
Aug
Symphonic Ibiza Bristol
Introducing Symphonic Ibiza, a modern musical experience comes to Bristol's Amphitheatre
26
Jul
RUN All Day 2025
Our biggest event to date. Taking over Bristol's beautiful Harbourside space with an unreal line-up this Summer. Sign up below for pre-sale access.
17
Aug
Raver Tots Outdoor Festival Bristol 2025
Raver Tots is coming to Bristol for the biggest and best family friendly outdoor festival yet. All ages welcome from 0+. Lineup to be announced
26
Jul
Rave Revival Bristol
Transporting You Back To The Early 90's
10
May
Martin Kemp Live DJ set - Back to the 80's
The Spandau Ballet star will be taking to the decks and spinning all the best of the hits from the 80's.
13
Sep
St George SUMMER SHOWDOWN Reunion Part 2
It had been a very long time people after the success of the first and because not all of you could make it and we had a blast soooo... we go again
16
May
Indie Discoteque (Bristol)
We bet that you look good on the dance floor and we invite you to dance to Indie anthems at the The Lanes, Bristol
26
Jun
Space
Bloody & Bubblegum LP Tour
31
May
PorkPie Live plus Support TBC at The Fleece, Bristol
PorkPie Live plus Support TBC at The Fleece, Bristol on Saturday 31st May 2025
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Wildlife in Backwell Common
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
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Dolebury Warren | Avon Wildlife Trust
The site of an Iron Age hill fort, now a haven for wildflowers and butterflies.
Brandon Hill Nature Reserve | Avon Wildlife Trust
Enjoy stunning views from the top of Brandon Hill - a haven for people and wildlife in the heart of Bristol.
GB Gruffy | Somerset Wildlife Trust
"Gruffy” or “groovy” ground is the Mendip name for land with numerous mineshafts, and other mining hollows, such as those covering most of the reserve. Lead was mined here in the 16th and 18th centuries and the work of the miners is still apparent today. GB Gruffy is a wonderful flower rich grassland and is also very good for butterflies and other grassland insects.
Blake's Pools | Avon Wildlife Trust
A wetland reserve where over 100 species of bird have been sighted, and shelduck, redshank and lapwing often nest.
Lots Grassland | Somerset Wildlife Trust
An upland area of heathland known as Limestone Heath which is an uncommon habitat on the Mendip Hills and is great for heathland flowers. Another unusual feature for this limestone area is the appearance of springs which makes parts of the site wet all year round.
Ubley Warren | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Ubley Warren bears the scars of an industrial past with low gullies cut into the limestone rock called rakes and deep mine shafts featuring in its landscape; this is reflected in the nationally scarce lead tolerating plants which are found here.
Chew Valley Lake | Avon Wildlife Trust
A great place to spot wildfowl including migrating birds feeding in the reed beds around the lake.
Burledge Hill | Avon Wildlife Trust
A flower-rich grassland on the north-eastern fringes of the Mendip Hills, overlooking Chew Valley Lake.
Cheddar Complex | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Three SWT reserves make up the Cheddar Complex; Black Rock, Long Wood and Velvet Bottom. The complex offers a chance to explore the desolate beauty of the Mendip Hills. The remote landscape is fractured with traditional stone walls and offers panoramic views across the Levels and Moors. The area is famous for its caving and the spectacular Cheddar Gorge which runs close to the reserves.
Rose Wood | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Rose Wood is currently closed until further notice due to tree felling works taking place on site to deal with ash dieback in the area. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cheddar Wood Edge | Somerset Wildlife Trust
An area between Axbridge and Cheddar, these fields were once used to grow strawberries, but since being abandoned they have reverted either to woodland while others are now being managed as grassland.
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Educational in Backwell Common
From museums to interactive exhibits, there's plenty to learn and discover for all ages.
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Bristol Aquarium
Located in the heart of the city, Bristol Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals from across the World, plus a huge Urban Jungle!
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The Arts in Backwell Common
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
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Scribble and Sketch
All the family are welcome at Scribble and Sketch in communities across the city! Join us for free creative activities with an artist, try something new and have fun together.
Wake The Tiger – The world's first Amazement Park – Bristol, UK
Blurring the lines between an experiential art gallery, interactive theme park and detailed film set, all with a surreal and beautiful twist, Wake The Tiger is set to offer an immersive adventure for all ages.
That Art Gallery
That Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Bristol City Centre - at the heart of the Christmas Steps Arts Quarter.
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Blaise Hamlet
Explore Blaise Hamlet, a charming collection of 19th-century rustic cottages around a green, near Bristol.
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History and Heritage in Backwell Common
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
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Stanton Drew Circles and Cove | English Heritage
Though the 3rd largest collection of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone cove are surprisingly little-known. Originally part of a much more elaborate ritual site.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Backwell Common
Farleigh
Backwell Green
Backwell
Flax Bourton
Nailsea
Chelvey
Tyntesfield
Chelvey Batch
Stone-edge Batch
Brockley
Cleeve
Downside
Cambridge Batch
Wraxall
Wraxall
Potters Hill
Worth
Lulsgate Bottom
Middletown
Failand
Upper Town
West End
Tickenham
Kenn Moor Gate
Claverham
Felton
Barrow Gurney
Lower Failand
Wrington
Redhill
Kingdown
Long Ashton
Barrow Common
Clapton in Gordano
Yatton
Udley
Winford
Norton's Wood
Iwood
Horsecastle
Yanley
Portbury
Lye Cross
Middle Bridge
Kenn
Weston-in-Gordano
North Weston
Lye Hole
Abbots Leigh
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