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My Bristol Favourites: Aggie Nyagari Salt
Aggie Nyagari Salt is a film and TV director, producer, and editor.
With more than a dozen years of experience, Aggie has worked on projects showcasing global stories, and amplifying underrepresented voices.
Recent credits include Rave on for the Avon, Vacant and Adam 2 Eve; with Aggie currently supporting the BBC/NBCU drama series The Dream Lands.
These are Aggie’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Conham River Park
Conham River Park follows the winding River Avon – photo: Megan Foulk
“The serenity, the beauty, the wildlife, the positive vibes, Conham River Park just encompasses everything paradise or escape. Whether it’s deep in the winter or in the height of summer, it’s a fantastic spot to unwind, reconnect with nature, chill with friends and swim!”
Magpie Bottom
Magpie Bottom is located between Hanham and St George – photo: Martin Booth
“Magpie Bottom is another hidden gem. This spot has a gorgeous lake with ducks swimming in it almost all the time; it’s peaceful and has some lovely short walks around. A quick escape off the busy road into serenity, but also there’s a community farm within where you can help yourself to plums, blackberries and other amazing fruits during season.”
St George’s Park
St George’s Park is a family favourite for Aggie – photo: Ellie Pipe
“St George’s Park is a fantastic family hangout spot. We love it for the amazing spaces to sit and chill, the massive lake to watch (and feed) the ducks and swans, and – most of all – the skate park, which offers never-ending entertainment for the kids on their bikes and scooters. Love this park!”
Sweet Mart
Inside Sweetmart is like an Aladdin’s Cave – photo: Barbara Evripidou
“The food, the spices, the vibe, all of it, is very nostalgic of my Kenyan roots! I love knowing that whatever I need to make something that will transport me back to my home is going to be available at Sweet Mart in Easton. The staff are also always so nice and happy to chat about our roots!”
Joe’s Bakery
Aggie travels across Bristol to get her Joe’s Bakery fix – Emma Deadman
“We moved to a part of Bristol that is far from the nearest Joe’s Bakery, but we still travel across town to grab their brown sourdough bread! Their staff, their quality and their standards are second to none!”
Main photo: Rave on for the Avon
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