Blog (History and Heritage) - Visit 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...

As capital of the South West, Bristol makes the perfect base to explore the region. Here’s our pick of the best day trips EAST of Bristol

Venture back in time to 1840 and visit Brunel’s drawing office and much more at Bristol’s newest museum, Being Brunel...

See some of the highlights of Arnos Vale Cemetery's four-day festival encouraging conversations about death, dying and living well from February 22-25.

If you’re starting to make plans for 2018, make sure you’ve factored in Visit Bristol’s 118 things to do in Bristol...

Turn the clock back over 100 years to see how Bristolians would have celebrated the Christmas season in Victorian times

From famous explorers to Hollywood stars and religious founding fathers, we look at Bristol's fascinating connections with the USA

Bristol ghost Pundit, John, of Haunted and Hidden Walking Tours, reveal his top 11 most haunted places in Bristol, visited on his excursions around the city