Friends of Brislington Brook

Friends of Brislington Brook is a group of volunteers that cares for Nightingale Valley and St. Anne’s Woods in East Bristol. Brislington Brook runs through both nature reserves before flowing into the River Avon.

We work to protect local wildlife and encourage the community to use these valuable natural spaces in the heart of the city.

Upcoming events

Public assured access to a green ‘haven of peace’

BBC Radio Bristol’s Steve Yabsley meets the Friends of Brislington Brook, to chat about the preservation of this much-loved nature spot.

Find out more on the BBC

Wildlife

Nightingale Valley and St Anne’s Woods are home to a rich variety of plants, wildlife, birds and insects. Find out about our conservation projects and how you can help.

Explore our wildlife

Join us!

We run regular volunteer sessions in St Anne’s Woods and Nightingale Valley. They’re a great way to get out into the parks, do some good and make new friends along the way!

Volunteer with us

Our latest news

A tree in Nightingale Valley, in leaf with the sun shining through the branches

A springtime update!

3 May 2026,,
Once again, even when the depths of winter’s relentless wet onslaught seems to make the idea of new life and beginnings an impossibility here we are! So green, so new. Bluebells, Wild...
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March work party report

2 April 2026,
It was a beautiful early spring morning on Sunday 9th March, chilly but bright, and the sun was dappling through the trees.  It was a pleasure to be in Nightingale Valley.  The primary...
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Allotment update

1 April 2026,
In January of this year, FoBB took on an allotment at The Rock, overlooking Nightingale Valley. We’ve called it the ‘Secret Garden’: firstly, because it is in such a beautiful...
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