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Ahoy! Exploring life on board a ship during Bristol's maritime heyday

12 Sep 2026
St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Henbury, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 7QG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Multiple dates available
Blackmoors Lane, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2JJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Uncover the Ashton Gatehouse. One gateway, two worlds.

Discover Everyday 18th Century Life

Multiple dates available
Charles Wesley's House, 4 Charles Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 3NN
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Multiple dates available
Arnos Vale Cemetery, West Lodge, Bath Road, Arnos Vale, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 3EW
In person
Pre-booking required

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

19 Sep 2026
Glenside Hospital Museum, Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 1DD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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.

John Wesley's New Room - Museum Free Entry

Multiple dates available
John Wesley's New Room, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 3JE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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.

Keynsham Methodism in the footsteps of the Wesley's

Multiple dates available
Keynsham Methodist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2JA
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Parish church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Brislington

Multiple dates available
St. Luke's Church, Church Parade, Brislington, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 5AZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Unexpected Investors

Multiple dates available
Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum, Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 3PA
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Tyntesfield

Multiple dates available
Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol, Bristol, BS48 1NX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us in celebrating Heritage Open Days on 11 - 20 September and enjoy free entry to Tyntesfield, an ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland.