Plein air – Algars Mill and Manor

Algars Mill and Manor Frampton Road, Iron Acton

Two-acre woodland garden divided by river Frome. Many unusual mature trees and shrubs. There is a small copse with steps leading down to an abandoned quarry area, planted with rhododendrons. A pleasant riverside walk, banks planted with a variety of dogwoods etc, leads to a wooden bridge crossing the river. Native plants mixed with collections […]

Plein air – Yeo Valley Organic Garden – Holt Farm

Holt Farm Bath Road, Blagdon

Ornamental garden transformed emphasising bold planting and whimsical elements. Wild flower meadow, Gravel Garden, veg garden, greenhouses, formal gardens. Quirky sculptures. Parking available, access to toilet. Café closed, facilities to make hot drink, tea and coffee provided by Clifton Arts. Directions: A368 about half a mile from Blagdon, towards Bath, turn left, keep going, past […]

Plein air – Tockington Park

Tockington Park Almondsbury

Directions: follow A38 towards Alveston, turn right into Tockington Park Lane and keep going. Post code takes you to destination if using satnav. Open views, extensive gardens, including wild flower beds, pond. Alpaca’s, chickens and cats, various outbuildings. Please be respectful of Alpaca’s who are friendly to us humans. On sight parking, facilities to make […]

Plein air – Park Cottage, Wrington Hill

Park Cottage Wrington Hill, Wrington

Described as a maze of a garden with many different areas of character and colour. Cottage garden, display in Victorian style greenhouse, patio with seating, veg garden, controlled jungle area with bridge across small pond. Directions: A370 towards Wrington from Cleeve about 1.5 miles. Park on grass verge. Owner will provide tea/cake for a donation. […]

Plein air – NEW VENUE: South Kelding

South Kelding Brewery Hill, Upton Cheyney

Directions; once you’ve turned into Brewery Hill, keep going, Post Code says you’ve arrived before you reach right turn, look out for Clifton Arts signs and follow. You can also use - What three words: shower.duty.sums Hillside garden offering panoramic views from its upper levels, with herbaceous and shrub beds, prairie-style scree beds, orchard, native […]

Plein air – Moorside Farm

Moorside Farm Station Road, Backwell

Working farm, variety of outbuildings. Formal garden and veg garden. Directions: From Bristol on A370, turn right at Backwell into Station Road, turn immediately right after you go under the railway bridge. Parking on site, access to toilet, tea/coffee and cake provided for a donation. Anyone participating in Clifton Arts Club activities does so at […]

Plein air – Doynton House

Doynton House Bury Lane, Doynton, United Kingdom

Parking in field, entrance is about 100 meters past the house on the left, coming from Horsepool Lane. Impressive mixture of formal/cottage gardens, meadow, walled veg gardens, greenhouse, pool etc. Access to toilets, tea/coffee, cake for donation. Anyone participating in Clifton Arts Club activities does so at their own risk. The Club and its members […]

Plein air – Penny Brohn

Penny Brohn Centre Chapel Pill Lane, Pill

On site parking, access to toilet, tea/coffee available from tea station in dining room, pay at reception. Lunch can be booked in advance on day before by emailing diningroom@pennybrohn.org.uk, or via website. Four acres of landscaped gardens comprising different areas of nature and wildlife. NOTE: Please avoid fountain/lavender garden as another group are using this. […]

Plein air – Rock House

Rock House Elberton, Olveston

Cottage garden, mature trees, pond, green house area, variety of seating areas. Parking in layby next to house, access to toilet, tea/coffee/cake provided for a donation. Anyone participating in Clifton Arts Club activities does so at their own risk. The Club and its members involved in organising such activities do not accept liability for loss […]

Plein air – Westbury Wildlife Park

Westbury Wildlife Park Trym Road, Bristol

Open to the public. Wildlife Park, paths and areas of interest, pond, café. Limited parking (ok for visitors with mobility needs) parking in Westbury village. Park can be accessed via path from Pinewood Close. Café serving snacks, drinks etc. You can also use: What three words: shout.pints.vocal – venue only, not parking. Anyone participating in […]

Plein air – New and public venue – Pill Creek

Pill Creek, Pill BS200BG: (post code as guide only) Park on road, Underbanks or Watch House Road. Meet on Green. Charming tidal inlet on Severn Estuary, bobbing boats, views. Café serving drinks and cake with a loo if you buy a drink. Duke of Cornwall Pub opens at 12.00. You can also use: What three […]