Bristol History & Heritage
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Aerospace Bristol
Filton
Ready for boarding, Aerospace Bristol tells the amazing story of Bristol’s world-class aerospace industry and gives you and your family the chance to step aboard a British icon, Concorde Alpha Foxtrot.
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Harbourside
Step aboard the world’s first great ocean liner, dating back to 1843. Tour the ship, climb the rigging, head deep into the Dry Dock and meet Victorian passengers and explore two additional museums in the historic dockyard
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour
Central Bristol
Discover Bristol's biggest public air raid shelter, explore the historic Old City and experience the nation's No. 1 covered market. Join Bristol’s only subterranean tour for a journey from beneath the streets to above the rooftops. This unique tour…
Tyntesfield
North Somerset
National Trust Victorian Gothic house, gardens, woodland, 3 play areas, 2 cafes, and shop...Phew! And all on Bristol's doorstep. Open every day.
Clifton Observatory
Clifton
The Bristol tourist attraction features a Camera Obscura and Cave and sits above the Avon Gorge offering superb views of Bristol.
Blackbeard to Banksy the Ultimate Bristol Walking Tour
Central Bristol
Combine the fascinating history of Bristol with the city's best street art on this tour which takes in many of the sights and interesting facts.
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley
Berkeley Castle is a beautiful and historic Castle, begun in 1117 and still remains the home of the Berkeley family. It is a great day-out for all the family, hosting special events on bank holidays and during school holidays
Bowood House and Gardens
Calne
Bowood House & Gardens is the home to the Lansdowne family. Bowood offers a fantastic day out in Wiltshire for all the family. Famous for one of the UK’s most extensive Adventure Playgrounds, children are guaranteed the time of their lives.
Bristol Cathedral
Central Bristol
Much more than a fascinating building, being a fine example of a hall church, it is a centre of Bristol's history, civic life and culture
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FreeNewark Park
Gloucestershire
A secluded country estate upon the Cotswold escarpment, with garden strolls and woodland walks.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Old City
Britain's oldest working theatre showcases some of the most cutting-edge theatre in the country.
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.
Queen Square
Old City
A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.
Clifton 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.
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.
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FreeCamera 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.
Underfall Yard
Central Bristol
Underfall Yard – the heart of Bristol’s harbour since 1809 and the machines that powered a port.
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.
Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill
West End
A century-old 105ft tower, set in the gorgeous parkland of Brandon Hill near Park Street in the West End.
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Free