Bristol
Properties and events in Bristol
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Arnos Vale Cemetery
Explore historic chapels, lodges, and the crypt, all open to the public as part of Heritage Open Days. Plus a short film preview of Mortal Remains on Sunday 14 September.
Ashton Gatehouse, gateway to Ashton Court Estate
Uncover the Ashton Gatehouse. One gateway, two worlds.
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.
Bristol Abolition
A guided walk in which you'll discover the names and places associated with Bristol’s thousand-year fight to end the city’s involvement in slavery – from Saxon times to the nineteenth century.
Bristol Central Library tour
Join us for a tour of the library and learn more about its architect, Charles Holden. You’ll also hear about the history of Bristol Central Library both past and present and have the opportunity to take a peak behind the scenes.
Bristol Temple Church Guided Tours
Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a tour of Bristol Temple Church
Bristol’s Brilliant Archaeology
Join museum archaeologists and a whole host of local societies, re-enactors, field archaeologists and heritage organisations to celebrate Bristol’s Brilliant Archaeology at Blaise Museum.
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Brislington: Open church and tower tours
Come and see our 15th century Grade II* listed church set in the centre of the Brislington Conservation Area. Visit our tower and see the bells in action.
Explore inside Jacobs Wells Baths
Trinity Community Arts is opening this Grade II listed former Victorian bathhouse, while we develop the building into a multi-use community and arts hub. The site is still very much a work in progress, but that's all part of the adventure!
Glenside Hospital Museum
Glenside Hospital Museum, housed in a former 1881 asylum church, explores the history and evolving treatment of mental illness through powerful collections and stories, encouraging conversation about mental health today.
Horton Court
Explore over 1,000 years of history at Horton Court – the oldest inhabited roofed structure the National Trust cares for.
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 will be celebrating it's 40th anniversary next year.
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
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.
Pirates and Prejudice
Explore Bristol’s dockside haunts of smugglers and slavers, pirates and privateers!
RWA - Behind the Scenes
Join the RWA to celebrate Heritage Open Days with an extra special FREE building tour with our resident RWA history expert and Curatorial and Technical Manager Tristan Pollard.
St Mary's Henbury
St Mary the Virgin is Henbury's only parish church. Come and be amazed by its rich beauty. You will also discover the fascinating—and often controversial—stories of the people whose lives have been connected to St Mary's over the centuries.
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 history of Filwood / Innes Court
A walking tour to allow people to gain an understanding of Filwood and Innes Court's past history.
Thornbury Town Hall
Guided tours are available of the building, parts of which are not usually open to the public. Your guide will take you through its previous uses, from a tavern, to a courtroom, to a police station!