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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

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.

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Guide Price From £18.00 Per Ticket
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

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Guide Price From £13.50 to £22.00 Per Ticket
Newark Park

Gloucestershire

A secluded country estate upon the Cotswold escarpment, with garden strolls and woodland walks.
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
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.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre

Old City

Britain's oldest working theatre showcases some of the most cutting-edge theatre in the country.
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.
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…
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

Wiltshire

Bowood House & Gardens are now closed and will re-open for their 50th season, from 29th March – 3rd November 2024.
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.
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.
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
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

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Free
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.
The Red Lodge Museum

West End

A historic Elizabethan house, with a stunning walled garden and many original or otherwise completely restored features.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre and Berkeley Castle Group Offer

Berkeley

Based on a minimum of 20 visitors, your group can experience amazing wildlife up-close before visiting the historical fortress of Berkeley Castle.
Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury

Salisbury Cathedral is one of England’s finest and has the best preserved original 1215 Magna Carta. With Britain’s tallest spire, largest close and cloisters and oldest working mechanical clock it’s a must see!
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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Free

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