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. There will be a free sculpture tour plus a short film preview of Mortal Remains on 14 September.
Ashton Gatehouse, gateway to Ashton Court Estate
Uncover the Ashton Gatehouse. One gateway, two worlds.
Behind the scenes at Bristol Archives
Smell the history! Join the Bristol Archives’ team for a fascinating insight into a wealth of stories from over 900 years of the city’s past. Marvel at the miles of shelving, massive tomes and unmistakeable scent of old leather, parchment and ink.
Behind the scenes at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Ever wondered what’s behind the secret doors at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery? Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek and see this unique building in a new way.
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.
Community Open Doors Event
Come along to this free, festival themed family-friendly day in our home at St. Paul’s Church and enjoy a range of interactive activities from Circus workshops to African Drumming and Dance workshops, as well as a free guided tour of our venue.
Electric Dreams - Walking Tour
Join the Women's Engineering Society follow in the footsteps of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW) formed in 1924 and a Bristol branch was established in 1929. The tour explores electricity in infrastructure, entertainment and education.
Electric Wonderland? Women and the 1930s Modern Home - a talk by Sarah Yates
Join the Women's Engineering Society as they continue the Electric Dreams Festival celebrating the formation of the Electrical Association for Women 101 years ago. Organised in conjunction with M Shed and Bristol Museums
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.
John Wesley's New Room FREE Museum Entry
Celebrate Heritage Open Days with John Wesley's New Room! Explore The Room that changed the world! A Georgian Masterpiece. Visitors will receive FREE museum entry on Saturday 13th and 20th September.
John Wesley's New Room: Discover Gorgeous Architecture
Discover architectural and special highlights from our archives with our Head of Collections. There will be architecture and Georgian inspired family themed activities and costumes to try on. Why not create your own Georgian Selfie?
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.