Bristol History & Heritage
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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.
The Red Lodge Museum
West End
A historic Elizabethan house, with a stunning walled garden and many original or otherwise completely restored features.
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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FreeBristol Central Library
Central Bristol
The Central Library contains the Lending centre, Learning Centre, Children's, Music and Business, Art and Local History libraries along with the Family History, Drama Collection and the Reference Library.
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
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.
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.
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.
Queen Square
Old City
A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.
St Mary Redcliffe Church
Central Bristol
One of the most beautiful churches in all England and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Acton Court
North Bristol
This unique Grade 1 listed Tudor building has been preserved largely intact.
Ram Hill Colliery
Yate
The coal mine operated between the 1820's to the 1860 by the Coalpit Heath Colliery Company.