RWA - Behind the Scenes
Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1PX
The RWA are thrilled to be taking part in Heritage Open Days for the first time in 2025! To celebrate this years theme of Architecture we are offering the public a free tour on the 180 year history of the RWA. Located in a spectacular Grade II* listed building in the heart of the city, the RWA is the UK's only Royal Academy of Art housed in its own, original, purpose-built gallery. Learn about its first conception and place within Bristol, to our recent transformational capital project. Join us to explore our building highlights, challenges, and how we are securing its future. Our vision is to be be a place that welcomes, inspires and enriches the lives of all people from all communities and all backgrounds through Art and Creativity.
"One of the most beautiful places in which to look at art in this country" - Sir Nicolas Serota, Chair, Arts Council England
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 11am - 12pm
- Friday 19 September:
- 11am - 12pm
Location & directions
Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1PX
- Directions:
- The RWA is located in the academic heart of Bristol and within easy reach the city's main attractions, shopping areas and major motorway links. Our address is Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX. See our webpage for more information: https://www.rwa.org.uk/pages/getting-here?_pos=1&_sid=8ce5539b7&_ss=r There is one accessible parking space at the RWA. This can be booked in advance of your visit by calling 0117 973 5129 or emailing [email protected] and is subject to availability. Heritage Open Days Tours will start in the RWA foyer - please ask our Welcome Desk if you are unsure where to go
- Contact on day:
- RWA Welcome Desk Team
- Telephone number:
- +441179735129
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Please book via the links provided on our RWA Whats' On website page. There are two dates available, Saturday 13 September and Friday 19 September
- Booking contact name:
- RWA Welcome Desk Team
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/events/products/heritage-open-days-2025-rwa-history-tour
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/events/products/heritage-open-days-2025-rwa-history-tour-1
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jul 2025 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
The RWA is located in the academic heart of Bristol and within easy reach the city's main attractions, shopping areas and major motorway links. Our address is Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX. See our webpage for more information: https://www.rwa.org.uk/pages/getting-here?_pos=1&_sid=8ce5539b7&_ss=r There is one accessible parking space at the RWA. This can be booked in advance of your visit by calling 0117 973 5129 or emailing [email protected] and is subject to availability. Heritage Open Days Tours will start in the RWA foyer - please ask our Welcome Desk if you are unsure where to go
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
