Blog (History and Heritage) - Visit Bristol

We round up some of Bristol's best-known icons, in keeping with the theme for the upcoming Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Local author Charlie Revelle-Smith has put together a pub crawl featuring five of Bristol's oldest pubs, each with an unusual story to share.

Bristol Walk Fest returns from May 1 to 31 with a seventh annual edition offering a record number of ways to explore the city and its surrounds on foot -  often from fresh or overlooked angles.

A visit to Bristol doesn’t need to be an expensive one, in fact we’ve got 60 ideas for totally free things to do in and around the city!

Charlie Revelle-Smith from Weird Bristol gives us a tour through some of Bristol’s oldest churches and shares the strange secrets behind some of the city’s most iconic buildings. 

Discover the city with our ultimate list of the best things to see and do in Bristol in 2019.

Whether your kiddos are pirate-crazy or you know someone who’s fascinated by pirating history, check out our guide to having a pirate-themed day out in Bristol.

Remembrance events taking place in Bristol, to commemorate those who have given their lives in combat

Bristol makes a perfect base to explore the historical wonders of the region, including 6 World Heritage Sites...

The Bristol Marriott Royal has an exciting and rich history. This year the hotel is celebrating is its 150^th anniversary. We joined the team at the hotel to raise a glass to the Royal and to find out how it all began.

For this week’s Food Friday we asked Tom Brothwell, creator of the Bristol History Podcast, for his favourite places to eat and drink in the city.

Home to iconic landmarks and big world-class attractions, Bristol also has its share of diminutive, unusual and fascinating museums which shouldn't be overlooked...