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Bristol Attractions Offering Free Entry

The following attractions offer free admission, but please feel free to make a donation to them during your visit. There may be a charge for specific events or exhibitions, so please make sure that check this in advance.

Architecture Centre Browse the gallery with its regularly changing exhibitions ranging from jewellery design to architecture.


Arnolfini - Explore contemporary art exhibitions housed in 5 galleries, relax in the cafe, browse the bookshop or catch a film in the cinema.

Ashton Court Estate - a historic park with a visitor centre, deer parks and pretty gardens.

Blaise Castle Estate boasts a free museum, woodland walks and a great adventure playground, perfect for a day out.

Blaise Castle House Museum hosts an exciting collection of objects from centuries past including Victorian toilets and baths, trains, dolls, toys and period costumes.


Bristol Cathedral was founded as an abbey in 1140, became a cathedral in 1542 and has one of the finest 'hall churches' in the world.

Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery has outstanding collections of art and archaeology, geology and natural history housed in a magnificent Edwardian baroque building.

Cabot Tower - Climb to the top for spectacular view across the city and harbour.

Clifton Suspension Bridge - Brunel's iconic Bristol landmark. Stroll across for stunning views of the Avon gorge and elegant Clifton.



Georgian House One of the most complete 18th century town houses surviving in the UK. Rooms across 4 floors give a glimpse into 18th Century life.

John Wesley's Chapel is the oldest Methodist building in the world. Explore the wonderfully preserved chapel, preachers' rooms and common rooms upstairs.

Lord Mayor's Chapel is open every day except Mondays and has magnificent Tudor ceilings.

The Red Lodge is a historic Elizabethan house with one of the west's greatest treasures - the Oak Room.

St Mary Redcliffe Church - Parish church with one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture.

Watershed media centre showcases films and media events with a great cafe bar.