Castle Park

Castle Park is a sprawling public park with an interesting history. It once played host to a medieval castle, then spent time as the city's main shopping area before bombs during the Blitz laid waste to the area. The site was pretty much left in ruins until it was turned into a park and officially opened as Castle Park in 1978. You’ll still see some of that history around, like the roofless shell of St Peter’s Church, which now stands as a memorial to those who died in the bombings. These days, the park is a vibrant celebration of life, teeming with people stopping to enjoy the sun, making their way through the park or even heading to the local Floating Harbour. It's hilly but well worth a visit on a sunny day.