Bristol
Properties and events in Bristol
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Ahoy! Exploring life on board a ship during Bristol's maritime heyday
Come and explore something of the fascinating - and challenging - everyday lives of those who found themselves onboard ships during the heyday of Bristol's maritime and merchant history.
Ashton Gatehouse, gateway to Ashton Court Estate
Uncover the Ashton Gatehouse. One gateway, two worlds.
Behind the Scenes at M Shed, Bristol
Join a free tour of M Shed’s collection stores and delve into the curious and compelling objects of Bristol’s industrial and maritime past.
Behind the Scenes: Building Tour and Studio Artist Visits
As part of Heritage Open Days, join us for a special behind the scenes tour of Spike Island where two artists will open their studio doors to the public. This is a chance to explore the building’s unique architectural features.
Discover Everyday 18th Century Life
Book Your Visit to Charles Wesley’s House – Home of the World’s Greatest Hymn Writer. This is a rare opportunity to step back in time and explore everyday 18th century life.
Explore historic chapels, lodges, and the crypt
Explore the historic chapels, entrance lodges, and crypt, all Grade II* listed and designed by Bristol architect Charles Underwood in the style of Ancient Greek temples, plus join a special free tour.
Glenside Hospital Museum
Originally built as Bristol Lunatic Asylum, this fascinating museum is based in the Grade II Listed hospital chapel built in 1881. Explore the evolution of mental health care in Bristol via a vast array of medical curios & historic artefacts.
Jacobs Wells Baths: Stories, Sounds and Tours
Explore Jacobs Wells Baths through guided tours, oral history recordings and immersive sound and light installations. Discover stories from the building's past, learn about its restoration, and experience this unique heritage site in a new way.
John Wesley's New Room - Museum Free Entry
Celebrate Heritage Open Days 2026 with John Wesley's New Room. FREE museum entry on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September. Explore The Room that changed the world! A Georgian masterpiece, of worldwide importance that sits in the heart of Bristol.
Julian Trust Night Shelter
The former site of the St Pauls Brewery and sugar house now the home of the Julian Trust Night Shelter that provides meals and beds for local homeless people. The Shelter is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year.
Keynsham Methodism in the footsteps of the Wesley's
Explore, see and listen to the history of Methodism from the 18th century to today. Our curators will introduce you to the story of how John and Charles Wesley, and Methodists since, have influenced the growth and development of life in Keynsham.
Kings Weston House Open Day
Visit Bristol's Grade I Listed Baroque mansion and explore the Georgian interiors of the magnificent home of the Lords de Clifford. Enjoy the Sir John Vanbrugh designed house and garden buildings and take in the 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
Kings Weston Roman Villa open afternoon
Explore where Romans used to live right on Bristol’s doorstep and discover the remains of a real Roman villa complete with mosaic floors, underfloor heating systems and a bath suite.
Knights, Blitz and Leaning Towers: Inside Temple Church
Explore one of Bristol’s most iconic but misunderstood landmarks. This free 1-hour tour takes you inside the ruins of Temple Church to discover its 900-year history. Pre-booking is essential
Little Explorers at St John on the Wall
Fun for all the family at Bristol St John - come along to discover more about the last survivor of the churches built into Bristol's medieval walls, in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust since 1985.
Meet the Volunteers Restoring Brunel's Swivel Bridge
Talk to the Volunteers restoring Brunel's Swivel Bridge. Take a tour or the bridge and see some of the other industrial heritage around Bristol dock's entrance locks.
Parish church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Brislington
Come and see our 15th century grade 2* listed church set in the centre of the Brislington Conservation Area, and ascend the tower to hear about the English style of bell ringing and see the bells in action.
The Chapel of the Three Kings at Fosters Almshouses
The Almshouses and Chapel are grade II* listed buildings on Colston Street. They were founded by John Foster, a wealthy 15th-century merchant, to provide accommodation for Bristol's poor and elderly.
The Unexpected Investors
Meet the ordinary working people who helped to support an extraordinary project. Recent research at Clifton Suspension Bridge has uncovered the lives of those who subscribed to a single share in the Bridge in the early 1860s.
Trinity's Community Celebration Day
Celebrate Trinity's end-of-summer Community Celebration Day. Enjoy live music, performances, workshops, crafts, nature activities and a vegetarian lunch in Trinity's historic grounds. A family-friendly event for all ages.