In autumn 2021, the council agreed to our request for wildflowers on Clifton Hill, the grassy slope below St Andrew’s churchyard. The westernmost section of the site is now a wildflower meadow, and the rest a wildflower 'floral lawn' - suitable for picnics as before. And most of the daffodils that everyone loves have stayed.

On the pages in this project, we explain:
  • how the project is progressing over time;
  • how you can create a similar meadow or wildflower ‘floral lawn’ in your own garden;
  • how you can propose a similar ‘public space’ project to the council.

Let’s wild Bristol up!

Discover the meadow

Meet the meadow

How we went about preparing and planting the meadow, and what to expect as the site develops

Grow your own meadow

Whether you have a tract of land or a windowbox, we want to inspire you to create your own meadow

Working with the council

Find out how we got buy-in and support from Bristol Council to work on a patch of public land

Volunteer at the meadow

We need volunteers at various points in the year to help maintain the meadow and lawns at Clifton Hill. If you are interested in taking part, please fill out the WBCA volunteer form. We'd love to have you involved!

Visit the meadow

You can visit the meadow all year round, although it is at its best between May and July.
You can find it at:
Clifton Hill
Bristol
BS8

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