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
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.
Bowood House and Gardens
Wiltshire
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.
Newark Park
Gloucestershire
A secluded country estate upon the Cotswold escarpment, with garden strolls and woodland walks.
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.
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.
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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FreeSt. 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…
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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FreeUnderfall Yard
Central Bristol
Underfall Yard – the heart of Bristol’s harbour since 1809 and the machines that powered a port.
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.
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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FreeThe 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.
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
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.
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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FreeArnos Vale Cemetery
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.