Bristol History & Heritage
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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
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.
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
Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Old City
Britain's oldest working theatre showcases some of the most cutting-edge theatre in the country.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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
Price
FreeClifton Observatory
Clifton
The Bristol tourist attraction features a Camera Obscura and Cave and sits above the Avon Gorge offering superb views of Bristol.
Newark Park
Gloucestershire
A secluded country estate upon the Cotswold escarpment, with garden strolls and woodland walks.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre and Berkeley Castle Group Offer
Berkeley
Experience amazing wildlife up-close at Slimbridge Wetland Centre and visit the remarkable historical fortress of Berkeley Castle.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
The Georgian House Museum
West End
One of the most complete 18th century town houses surviving in the UK, offering a glimpse of life hundreds of years ago.
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 Visitor Centre
Clifton
See displays and artefacts explaining the history, construction and maintenance of the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge
Price
Free