Bristol History & Heritage
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Camera Obscura and Museum
Clifton
William West's Camera Obscura is now 1 of only 3 working Camera Obscuras in the UK. This marvellous piece of Victorian engineering has sat on ton of Clifton Observatory’s tower since 1828.
Charles Wesley's House
Central Bristol
Visit the home of Charles Wesley, the great Methodist preacher and hymn writer, with everything exactly as it was for him and his family
Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust
Central Bristol
Step into a secret world and discover 45 green acres where the history of Bristol is told in a leafy and tranquil setting.
Bristol Central Library
Central Bristol
The Central Library contains the Lending centre, Learning Centre, Children's, Music and Business, Art and Local History libraries along with the Family History, Drama Collection and the Reference Library.
Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre
Central Bristol
The museum takes you on a journey through the history of Palestine, from the late 19th century through to the present. An exhibition of Palestinian heritage, culture and daily life.
John Wesley’s New Room
Bristol Shopping Quarter
The oldest Methodist building in the world, constructed as a meeting room and accommodation after Wesley began to preach in 1739.
Glenside Hospital Museum
East Bristol
Glenside Hospital Museum is located within the grounds of the old hospital, it aims to inform, educate and de-stigmatise mental illness and learning difficulties.
Somerset Rural Life Museum
Bristol & Bath
Visitors to Somerset Rural Life Museum can explore Somerset’s rural and social history from the 1800s onwards, discovering more about the county’s landscape, farming, working life and rural crafts.
Wells Cathedral
Bristol & Bath
Gothic cathedral in the heart of medieval Wells. Magnificent 13th century West Front; impressive scissor arches; 14th century Vicars' Close. Free daily tours (not Sundays). Family trails, holiday workshops. Entry donations welcomed.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Clifton
The world famous bridge and the iconic symbol of Bristol, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1831 and completed in 1864 after his death
The New Room Museum
Bristol Shopping Quarter
The Museum at the New Room tells the incredible story of the lives of John and Charles Wesley, the early beginnings of Methodism and its relevance today. Come and explore our 12 interactive rooms!
George Müller Museum
North Bristol
The new George Müller Museum celebrates the incredible story of how George Müller cared for and educated over 10,000 orphans in Victorian Bristol.
Bristol Ghost Tours
Central Bristol
Bristol Ghost Tours - The only dedicated ghost tour available in Bristol today, fully guided by professional costumed guides. Fun, exciting, scary and full of tales of the many ghosts of Bristol.
The Lord Mayor's Chapel
West End
Built in 1230, the only remaining part of the Hospital of Gaunt. The chapel has Tudor ceilings and glass from across Europe.
Price
FreeClifton Observatory's Giants Cave
Clifton
Ghyston’s Cave, sometimes known as the Giants Cave or Foxhole is a natural cave in the limestone face of St Vincent’s Rocks in the Avon Gorge.
Queen Square
Old City
A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.
The Matthew
Harbourside
Replica of John Cabot's 1497 ship that he used to discover Newfoundland, which is open for visits and cruises around the harbour
St Mary Redcliffe Church
Central Bristol
One of the most beautiful churches in all England and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country
Museum and heritage sites in South Gloucestershire
S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds
South Gloucestershire has a wide variety of heritage attractions and museums.
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Kingswood
The museum is located in the former William Champion 18th century zinc and brass work and features a windmill tower.