Historic buildings

Bristol and its surrounds are steeped in history. The area is home to many historic buildings including country estates, castles and churches. England's oldest inhabited castle is located within a 30 minute drive of the city centre. Plan your group visit to Bristol and discover their hidden secrets...

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle is a hidden gem in the Cotswolds... England's oldest inhabited castle and most historic home. Home to many year round events including the Berkeley Skirmish. Discounted rates are available for groups of 25 or more, and guided tours are included within the admission charge. Groups will usually be split into groups of 25-30 visitors per guide. Pre-booking is required for groups to ensure that every visit is enjoyable as possible.

Edward Jenner Museum

The Edward Jenner Museum is set in the beautiful Georgian home of the famous medical scientist, Edward Jenner, who developed the vaccine for the world's most feared disease: smallpox. The Edward Jenner Museum offers a varied program of events for all ages, including group visits and lectures. Discounted rates for group visits, and a discounted joint ticket for both Berkeley Castle and the Edward Jenner Museum is available.

Blaise Castle house, museum and estate

Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate features a 19th century mansion, set in 400 acres of parkland, and is home to the social history collection. Discover everyday objects from centuries past, including Victorian toilets and baths, kitchen and laundry equipment, model trains, dolls, toys and period costume in the museum.

Thornbury Castle

Thornbury Castle hotel is a beautiful 16th century building, which was once owned by Henry VIII and stands in 15 acres of regal splendour, surrounded by its vineyards and Tudor garden. It is renowned for being one of the finest country house hotels in England.

Bristol Cathedral

Bristol’s beautiful and historic Cathedral is located on College Green in the West End of the city. And it'sis much more than a fascinating building, it is a centre of Bristol's history, civic life and culture.

Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield, a magnificent Victorian country house near Bristol, has survived with its historic contents, gardens, park and estate buildings intact.

The Georgian House Museum

The Georgian House, built in 1790 for a West India merchant, gives visitors an insight into life in the 18th century yet is just moments away from one of Bristol's busiest shopping streets.

Bristol's Red Lodge

Very near to the Georgian House Museum, is the Red Lodge, an historic Elizabethan house, which has been restored several times thoughout its 400 year history.

Ashton Court Estate

Once the gracious home of the Smyth family, Ashton Court Estate is now an historic park near the centre of Bristol. It covers 850 acres of woods and grasslands, designed by Sir Humphry Repton.

St Mary Redcliffe Church

One of the most beautiful churches in all of England and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country.

John Wesley's Chapel

The oldest Methodist building in the world, an oasis of calm tucked into Bristol's bustling shopping area. Wonderfully preserved chapel where John and Charles Wesley preached.

Charles Wesley's House

The family home of Charles Wesley, the great Methodist hymn writer. Charles Wesley’s House is open by arrangement for groups only. To arrange a visit and guided tour, call John Wesley's Chapel in advance.