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Fleet Air Arm Museum

Visit The Fleet Air Arm Museum. The thrill is being there.

Tyntesfield

National Trust Victorian Gothic house, gardens, woodland, 3 play areas, 2 cafes, and shop...Phew!...

The Ultimate Bristol Walking Tour

Combine the fascinating history of Bristol with the city's best street art on this tour which takes...

Beaufort and the men in blue at Glenside Hospital

Glenside Hospital Museum

Glenside Hospital Museum is located within the grounds of the old hospital, it aims to inform,...

Bristol History & Heritage

Although very much a modern European city, Bristol’s history goes back thousands of years. This is very visible from the eclectic mix of buildings lining the streets, some of which can be traced back to the origins of the small settling of Brigstow.

Bristol is a real melting pot of architecture through the ages from the ruins of the Norman castle in Castle Park, to the gothic masterpieces of Bristol Cathedral and St Mary Redcliffe. A stroll around the Georgian streets of Clifton and Redland is as picturesque as it is relaxing.

Scenes from the recent BBC drama Wolf Hall was filmed in the area and Bristol is a haven of Tudor history. Thornbury Castle, Ashton Court Mansion and the Red Lodge Museum, with its Elizabethan Knot garden, are fine examples of Tudor Bristol.

If you’re more interested in fossils, rocks and other gems however, head to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery for a walk through our natural history where some fascinating items found in nearby areas such as Mangotsfield are on display.

Bristol has an incredibly rich maritime history, being one of the major ports for trade. A visit to M Shed museum documents the history of Bristol or go below deck on the ss Great Britain, just one of Brunel's magnificent pieces of work. Both are a great family day out in Bristol.

The Heritage Pub Crawl is a great way to sample some local ales and ciders as you take in some of the history of Bristol. Look out for the poster in local shops.

Bristol has a number of walking tours and audio tours to help you to make the most of your time in Bristol and to see as much of the history and heritage of Bristol that interests you.

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Aerospace Bristol

Filton

Now open and 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 award-winning Brunel's ss Great Britain for a ship shape and Bristol fashion day out!
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.
Tyntesfield

Wraxall

National Trust Victorian Gothic house, gardens, woodland, 3 play areas, 2 cafes, and shop...Phew! And all on Bristol's doorstep. Open every day.
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.
Bowood House and Gardens

Wiltshire

Bowood House & Gardens at Bowood Hotel Spa & Golf Resort

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Guide Price From Free to £33.50 Per Ticket
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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Free
Bristol Old Vic Theatre

Old City

Britain's oldest working theatre showcases some of the most cutting-edge theatre in the country.
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
Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate

Henbury

Unique mansion that houses some stunning period costumes and everyday Victorian objects, including model trains, dolls and toys

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Free
St James Priory

Bristol Shopping Quarter

The oldest church in Bristol that's still in operation, founded between 1124 and 1137 by the Earl of Gloucester
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre

Clifton

See displays and artefacts explaining the history, construction and maintenance of the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge

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Free
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
Treasure Island Trail

Central Bristol

The Treasure Island Trail is a fun, family-friendly trail and app that guides you round Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour to discover Bristol’s literary connections, maritime history and tales of piracy!
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.
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
Fleet Air Arm Museum

Somerset

Visit The Fleet Air Arm Museum. The thrill is being there.
The Red Lodge Museum

West End

A historic Elizabethan house, with a stunning walled garden and many original or otherwise completely restored features.

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Free
St John on the Wall

Old City

The only surviving church founded by Walter Frampton and built on Bristol's saxon inner town wall during the 12th century

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Free

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