Templar Trail
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Date of visit: July 2025
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.
I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Average
Temple Garden is a small public park with a tree-lined path. Here you'll find the ruins of the Temple Church, which was built in the mid-12th century by the Knights Templar. It's quite the sight to behold, especially on a summer's day when the clear blue sky is visible through the hollow window frames. With plenty of places along the way to stop for a rest and some open areas if you fancy a picnic, it's a peek into history in a tranquil setting - assuming it isn't raining when you visit!
Disabled Access In and Around
Poor
The path between the gates on Temple Rose Street and Church Lane would be level if it weren’t for the tree roots beneath it. If you're using a wheelchair, it can get a bit bumpy, and if you're using a walking aid, there's a bit of a tripping hazard. Some might even find it easier to go across the grass than stick to the path. There are benches beneath the trees and at the Church Lane entrance if you need to stop for a rest. The path past the rose bushes in front of the Temple Church is level, but there are steps down to the gate at the side of the church. At Church Lane, there’s a slight ramp that takes you down to the cobbled road. There are pavements on either side, though the pavements on Temple Rose Street are much better by comparison. There were no alternative communication formats in use.
Parking & Transport
Poor
Parking is pretty much potluck. There are a few standard spaces on Church Lane, but no marked accessible parking spaces. For the Temple Rose Street entrance, the nearest bus stop is located on Temple Way. This stop is served by several routes, including the 2 Citylines, 2a Citylines, 8 Temple Meads Connection, 9, 72, 349, and 522 services. For the Church Lane entrance, the 39 Aquae service operates on Victoria Street, which is a short distance away. Bristol Temple Meads train station is less than half a mile away.
