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.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Old City
Britain's oldest working theatre showcases some of the most cutting-edge theatre in the country.
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.
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.
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
Price
FreeBerkeley 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
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…
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.
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
Camera 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.
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.
The Red Lodge Museum
West End
A historic Elizabethan house, with a stunning walled garden and many original or otherwise completely restored features.
Museum at John Wesley’s New Room
Bristol Shopping Quarter
The Museum at the New Room tells the incredible story of the lives of John and Charles Wesley, the early beginnings of Methodism and its relevance today. Come and explore our 12 interactive rooms!
Underfall Yard
Central Bristol
Underfall Yard – the heart of Bristol’s harbour since 1809 and the machines that powered a port.
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.
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.
Price
Free