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1. Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

2. Stonehenge and Cotswold Villages Full-day Tour from Bristol

3. St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour

4. 4 Day Tour in Cornwall, Devon and Stonehenge from Bristol

5. Bristol Harbourside Self-Guided Walking Tour

6. Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

7. Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours

8. The House Magicians' Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm)

9. Bristol Life Drawing Private Class for a Special Occasion

10. Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City.

11. Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Bristol with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

12. 3-Day Mountains & Coasts of South Wales from Bristol

13. Brunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge

14. Oxford and Cotswold Small-Group Tour from Bristol

15. Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour (Explore Old Market)

16. West Country Games - the most popular group activity in the South West!

17. Banksy Street Art Graffiti Outdoor Escape Game in Bristol

18. Food & drink Tour: Bristol Hotspots & Hidden Treasures

19. Bristol Waterfront Outdoor Escape Game

20. Brunel Guided Tour in Bristol

21. Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

22. The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm

23. Afternoon Bath City Tour - Private tour from Bristol with a local guide

24. The Best of Bristol Bike Tour

25. (Thur 7pm) Comedy Magic Show includes 1x Pizza & 2 glasses of Prosecco

26. Bristol’s Darkest Secrets Tour

27. Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour in Cheddar Valley

28. Life Drawing Classes

29. Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide

30. Sip and Paint Parties

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• Vivienne S 1 contribution 0 5.0 of 5 bubbles Money well spent Had a great 2hr walk with Luke being very informative about the street art and history of Bristol money well spent. Thanks Luke Read more Review of: Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol Written April 27, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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The ultimate walking tour of Bristol – From Blackbeard to Banksy. With over 1000 5 star trip advisor reviews, our guided walking tour is a fun and fact filled way to explore the story of the wonderful city of Bristol.

Continually voted the U.K’s number one city to live in Bristol offers a vibrant mix of old and new. From it’s ancient roots to becoming the capital of Street Art, Bristol has to be experienced to be believed.

Join us on College Green for a tour through Bristol’s old town and beautiful harbourside where local historians and artists will guide you through 1000 years of Bristol’s history!

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ULTIMATE BRISTOL WALKING TOUR

Join us on the Ultimate Bristol Walking Tour and explore the city’s rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Our expert guides will lead you through the must-see landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring you have an unforgettable experience.

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Stroll along the route of the Saxon town walls taking in Pirate haunts and the highlights of Bristol’s Street art. See Long John Silver’s Inn and Robinson’s Crusoe’s first port of call. Observe evidence of Blitz damage, storm the Norman castle listen for Underground rivers and hear bizarre echoes.

Whether you are spending the day or have lived here all your life, this unique walking tour will tell you all you need to know about Bristol’s fascinating past, and exciting future along with hints and tips to make the most of your stay in the city.

Local artists and historians will share their knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm for this wonderful city.

This unique walking tour will introduce you to all aspects of this magical city leaving no stone upturned. There is no better way to get an instant feel for all aspects of Bristol, leaving you with plenty to revisit and lots of ideas for your remaining stay. You will feel like a local ready to bring friends and family back with an insider’s knowledge of the cities delights from Street Art to the best restaurants in town.

Experience the historical charm of Bristol! ★★★★★

Yesterday’s tour was a perfect combination of learning about street art, history, and architecture. Peter was knowledgeable about the city and it’s culture. We walked away with a better understanding of Bristol and lots of ideas about how to spend the rest of the day.

Pete gave a really interesting and engaging tour - the combination of history and street art, combined with local knowledge and a love of the city was excellent.

We enjoyed Luke’s Walking Tour immensely!! He had such enthusiasm for the Street Art of Bristol it was contagious. Luke’s booming voice was crystal clear that we could hear every word even with a large group of 28! Plus we learnt lots about the colourful character, Blackbeard! Thoroughly recommend this tour.

The tour was really informative and I learnt a lot about the city and parts I had overlooked. The guide was passionate and really friendly and helpful

Historic Downtown Walking Tour

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Bristol has a proud heritage going back more than 150 years of being both a fun place to visit and a “Good Place to Live”. With so much to do and enjoy, everyone feels right at home in Downtown Bristol.

Take a stroll through Bristol history…

Get an up-close look at this historic town by taking a self-guided walking tour of the many wonderful sites that tell Bristol’s story. You’ll see the Bristol Sign, one of the South’s most unique landmarks; music heritage sites such as the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the country music mural and the Burger Bar where Hank Williams allegedly stopped on the night he died; the NASCAR mural honoring such legends as Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty; and other sites that bring the history of this storied town to life.

A brochure accompanying this tour can be found at the Bristol Chamber of Commerce/ Convention & Visitors Bureau, 20 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, Tenn. 37620, 423-989-4850.

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#1: THE NASCAR MURAL

Bristol natives Larry Carrier and Carl Moore were inspired to build a track in Bristol in 1960 after traveling to Charlotte Motor Speedway to watch a stock car race. From humble origins – scratching out ideas and designs on scrap pieces of paper – Bristol International Speedway was born the following year on what had formerly been a dairy farm.

The track had several owners through the years before it was eventually sold to Speedway Motor Sports and Charlotte Motor Speedway owner O. Bruton Smith in 1996. Several expansions were made to the track which was renamed Bristol Motor Speedway, increasing the seating capacity to approximately 150,000, making it one of the largest permanent seating facilities in the world.

NASCAR Sprint Cup and Xfinity races take place twice a year at BMS, in April and August. Drag races are held regularly in Thunder Valley at Bristol Dragway, which is adjacent to BMS, spring through fall with the main NHRA event taking place each June. Even if you don’t have time to take in a race, we still recommend the pleasant drive out to the impressive track just a few minutes away. Track tours also are available through the gift shop.

During the holiday season, Speedway In Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway offers a popular festive light show. Featuring approximately 2 million holiday lights over a 4-mile drive-thru route, there’s fun for all the family, and even an opportunity to drive around the track. In keeping with the seasonal spirit, proceeds benefit Speedway Children’s Charities.

#2: COUNTRY MUSIC MURAL & THE DOWNTOWN CENTER

The mural features a wooden stage where, every Tuesday, and Thursday, from May into October, local pickers and artists gather to play. The area also provides one of the main stages at the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, held every third weekend in September, which features a variety of local, regional and nationally known artists.

The venue hosts a popular Farmer’s Market every Saturday during the months of May thru October, and on Wednesdays July thru September.

Local legend has it that somewhere near the mural there is a hidden stash of buried gold. According to the story, back in 1876, following the death of her husband, an eccentric older lady by the name of Rosetta Bachelor buried the family treasure there. At the time, the Bachelor’s were one of the wealthiest families in town. Bachelor, herself, was reputed to have been a fearsome woman. She had specially cut slits in her skirt so that she could reach her holstered pistols more easily. To this day, the treasure has never been found.

#3: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRISTOL SHOPPING DISTRICT

In 1899, H.P. King built the region’s first complete department store. The store offered home furnishings and decoration services with free delivery throughout the area, as well as elegant and moderately priced apparel, including locally made beaver hats.

After a brief decline (common with many U.S. cities) in the 1970’s and 80’s, Bristol’s downtown experienced a rebirth and renaissance. You will notice that many of the old department stores are being tastefully transformed, their upper floors being turned into modern and stylish loft apartments. In keeping with the original, more functional design of these buildings, many of these apartments feature stunning, restored hardwood and ceramic tile floors, high ceilings and exposed brick walls.

Here, too, are all manner of offices, banks, antique stores, restaurants, art galleries and specialty shops. If the resurgence of the downtown living experience has been a trend common to many U.S. cities, few places are managing to combine the old and the new to such simple and naturally beautiful effect as Bristol. Here the city center combines a gentle, urban spirit with a leafy, tree-lined atmosphere. Plus, there is the quirk and charm of the Tennessee/ Virginia state line running down the middle of the street. You may notice the markers between the yellow lines indicating the official state lines, all of which helps make Bristol the unique place it is today, just as it always has been and always will be.

#4: PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Throughout the coming decades, the Paramount was the heart of Bristol society, and indeed, continued to prosper right through until the 1960s. By the early 1970s, however, the twin impact of television and a nationwide drift toward suburban movie theaters, at first threatened its future, and then ultimately, forced it to close. Even closed, however, it still stood imperious, like a dusty jewel shining down on State Street.

When it was lovingly restored to its full, original splendor in 1991, it was cause for a massive celebration. The renovation included an hydraulic lift that was also installed to raise the theater’s (also restored) Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ to stage level.

The Paramount reopened with a gala celebration featuring a poignant hometown performance from Bristol native and international singing star Tennessee Ernie Ford, just a few months before he passed away. Be sure to look for the inlaid granite star on the sidewalk in front of the theater commemorating Ford, as well as a select few others.

Since reopening, it is renowned, not just for year-round films, lectures, concerts, dance and theater productions, but also for many special occasion gala showcases and premieres.

Over the years, major artists such as Tommy Dorsey, Ernest Tubb, Tex Ritter, Bill Monroe, Debbie Reynolds, Chet Atkins, Bob Newhart, Loretta Lynn, Dr. Ralph Stanley, and Emmylou Harris have all appeared here. In 1997, a show celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Bristol Sessions was attended by music fans from all over the world. Fittingly, it included performances from descendants of The Carter and Stoneman families.

#5: THE BIG BANG OF COUNTRY MUSIC

Okay, so the first country record may have been by Fiddlin’ John Carson in 1923, and the music itself, various strains of folk, blues and gospel, string band music, fiddle tunes and mountain balladry, had been around for years (centuries in fact). However, the 1927 Bristol Sessions were the first country music recordings to be mass produced and distributed, which would be come known as the ‘Big Bang’ of country music.

Working as a talent scout for the Victor Talking Machine Company, Peer placed an ad in the Bristol Tennessee-Virginia News Bulletin inviting local singers to attend a series of auditions and recording sessions at the makeshift studio on State Street. The initial response was slow but shortly after the Bristol Herald Courier ran a follow-up story mentioning not only that participants could be paid up to $100 a day, but also detailing how local musician Ernest ‘Pop’ Stoneman (from nearby Galax, Virginia) had earned $3,600 in royalties the previous year. It should be noted, the average farmers income at that time was in the region of $650 a year. Unsurprisingly, “this worked liked dynamite” Peer would later say.

Certainly, to A.P. Carter who sold fruit trees and ran a gristmill on isolated farmland in the shadow of the nearby Clinch Mountain, it was too good an opportunity to miss. So, A.P., along with wife Sara, their children Gladys and Joe, and (seven months pregnant) Maybelle, piled in to brother Ezra’s old Model A Hupmobile and drove the 25 miles to Bristol.

People came from all over southern Appalachia for the sessions, including Jimmie Rodgers who arrived by train from Asheville, N.C. Originally part of a group, the Jimmie Rodgers Entertainers, Rodgers performed solo following an argument with the group. His solo performance led to a legendary, but short career.

The Sessions helped launch the careers of the Carter Family, as well as Rodgers. The Carter Family has been recognized as country music’s “First Family” due to the influence of their works on succeeding generations of country music artists. Well known Carter Family songs include “Keep It on the Sunny Side”, and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” Rodgers is considered the “Father of Country Music” and was the first artist to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. He passed away of TB just six years after his Bristol Sessions recording.

The Taylor-Christian Hat Company warehouse where the Sessions took place burned to the ground in the 1940’s. Today a marker stands in its place.

In 1998, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution recognizing Bristol as official the Birthplace of Country Music.

Although Peer is best known for his country music recordings (‘hillbilly’ recordings as they were known at the time), he also made many jazz and blues recordings, including some with esteemed African-American artists like Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith and Blind Willie McTell. Peer returned to Bristol in 1928 and recorded, amongst others, the locally renowned African-American duo Stephen Tarter and Harry Gay.

#6: THE BRISTOL SIGN

Unfortunately, three years later it was found that the sign was so heavy it was causing structural damage to the building on which it sat. The sign was re-located to its present, more appropriate position, with a foot in each state, in 1915.

Over time some bulbs would persistently fail to light, and in combinations that, on one occasion, led to the sign reading “Pu– That’s Bristol” and on another ”–sh That’s Bristol”.  So, in 1921 there was a contest to find ‘a new and fitting slogan for Bristol’, which resulted in the sign’s original, slightly curious motto, being changed to the less confusing, more appealing, ‘A Good Place to Live’. (Incidentally, the runner-up was ‘Bristol, The Best Place to Live’). The new slogan was considered to be “modest in claim and truthful in statement”.

Over the next 60 years, the sign would fall into disrepair and local campaigns would be launched to save it as well as tear it down.

Today the sign is on the National Register of Historic Places and maintained by both cities. Decade after decade, it has been the subject of countless photographs. Oh, and the impact of the sign during the day is as nothing compared to the grand spectacle of it lit up at night.

#7: BRISTOL TRAIN STATION, THE CIVIL WAR & THE ``MARRYING PARSON``

Simply walking around and looking across to the lovingly restored train station building makes it almost seem possible to feel the history and sense the importance of what is actually Bristol’s fourth station.

Bristol was originally founded because of the railroad.  When surveyors picked this spot for the railway, an enterprising man by the name Joseph R. Anderson began to develop what is now Bristol.  The first train station on this spot was opened in 1856, but was burned down during the Civil War. It was hastily rebuilt in 1867, before a new station replaced it in 1881. This current structure was built in 1902.

Despite the freight trains that still regularly clank and roll their way slowly through here, it is hard to imagine just how busy and thriving this place used to be. More than 20 passenger trains a day would regularly pull in and out of these long platforms. Further adding to the bustling air of chaos and excitement, during the early years there was a break in the tracks at the state line due to different size track gauges.  This required all passengers, livestock and freight to be removed from one train and relocated onto another on the adjacent track on the other side of the state line.

Although the last passenger train pulled out of here in May 1971, the station was lovingly restored for the town’s sesquicentennial (150th birthday) in 2006. Like the nearby Bristol Sign, the station is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Civil War in Bristol

During the Civil War, Bristol was a Confederate city and an important railway stop during the war.  Not just because it was a means to travel between the North and South, but because it was home to four Confederate hospitals. Many of the injured soldiers were brought into Bristol by train.

Further up East State Street, at the top of the hill is East Hill Cemetery where the graves of soldiers from both sides of the Civil War now rest in peace. Open to the public, the cemetery is recommended for anyone who might have further interest in the heroism and tragedies of those days. Dating back to 1857, the cemetery has a special Civil War section, and includes the graves of some 300 soldiers. Most are unmarked, have faded or been made illegible by the passage of time. But some do survive for posterity, serving as moving reminders of those times.

Spread out over 27 acres, there are 4,000 known graves here, including, at the crown of the hill, that of General Evan Shelby (a hero of the Revolutionary War and French Indian War). Other notable figures buried here include Bristol co-founder Samuel Goodson. Also, off to one side, you will notice a railed off section, behind which lies the old slave cemetery.

The “Marrying Parson”

Aside from the economic and historic importance of the train station, there are other more quirky stories associated with it. Like that of the Reverend Alfred H. Burroughs, a local Baptist minister who, in the 1870s, fell on hard times and came up with a novel answer to his woes… Back then, Tennessee – unlike Virginia – had no laws requiring parental consent for a marriage. So, after performing a wedding for a young couple who had eloped on foot across the mountains in order to marry in Bristol, he got the novel idea for what was to become a surprisingly popular service…

Burroughs became known as the “Marrying Parson”. It is said that from 1879 to 1914 he was on the platform to meet almost every passenger train that steamed into the Bristol station, always on the lookout for likely eloping couples. Throughout the South, word spread and his fame grew.

By 1890 his business was doing so well that he leased the Nickels House Hotel, where he performed wedding ceremonies in a plush new bridal suite. The hotel was located across the street from the train station, where the bank now stands.  His income, which was from the weddings themselves and from renting rooms to the newly married couples, was further supplemented by the selling of engraved marriage certificates. He once remarked that he made more from selling these certificates than he did from performing the actual marriages.

When the hotel was demolished in 1898, Burroughs bought a house on Elizabeth Street where he set up an even more elaborate bridal suite. He continued to perform weddings right up until his death in 1916. Esteemed local historian Bud Phillips estimated that in his lifetime Parson Burroughs married in excess of 5,000 couples.

#8: THE STATE LINE AND PROHIBITION

In 1909 both Bristol’s were dry following very contentious liquor referendums in May and November of 1907. This prohibition mantra was not a local trend, for within two years of 1907 larger and smaller cities throughout the nation, such as Worcester, Mass, Atlanta, Memphis, Knoxville and Johnson City, went dry. By 1909 the Georgia Legislature imposed prohibition throughout the state and Tennessee was within months of passing a statewide prohibition of liquor.

In the spring of 1909 petitions were being circulated throughout the streets of Bristol, Va., to bring the matter of liquor back to a vote. By the time it was noted in the local newspapers, the solicitors had confidence that they had more than enough to call for a vote. By town ordinance they had to gather equal to 20% of those that voted in the previous election, which totaled 160 people. On June 2 of that year 275 petitions were delivered and filed in the office of John H. Gose, clerk of the Corporation Court. The next day Judge Price verified the petitions and called for a town election on July 8. Members of the pro-liquor movement in the city made the claim that the city should take advantage of their sister city going dry in order to attract the wholesale and retail industry that will bring large taxes to the city and bring prosperity.

Immediately, the local Christian Women’s Temperance Union (CWTU) fired the first shot by organizing a meeting the following day to counter claims and draw support from the women of the city. Also, some of the signers cried “foul” stating that they were deceived into signing the petition and vowing that they would not vote for liquor during the election. Others admitted that they believed in prohibition, but wanted to allow it to come to a vote.

Within days people began ringing their hands as sides were being drawn. It was commonly thought that the “wets” could not overcome the decisive majority from the last election, but not wanting to be lulled to sleep, Temperance leaders of the city organized quickly. Within weeks Temperance leaders from across the East Coast descended on Bristol and impressed both sides about the significance of the pending election. The prohibition movement was making huge strides throughout the United States, but they could not afford to back-up in the region. By July 1, 1909 every saloon and mail-order house in Lafollette, Nashville, Chattanooga and Memphis would close its doors, which would make Tennessee dry from Bristol in the East to the Mississippi in the West. This was the most far reaching bill produced to date by the Tennessee legislature.

In Virginia the battle was fierce. Prohibition advocates criticized the government of Washington & Jefferson and thought of them as being in the pocket of the liquor industry. Petersburg, which was dry, reverted back to saloons in previous months and locally the Abingdon dispensaries were counted as some of the most ardent liquor supporters. The Bristol, Va. election was essential to prohibition, which would help restrict the flow of liquor across the street into Tennessee and keep the rising tide in balance favoring prohibition.

The day of the election came, drawing spectators from every section of both states. The hotels of both cities were full, drawing their own spectators from the citizenry. Representatives from the liquor industry, now displaced in Chattanooga and other Tennessee cities, were sizing up the territory in the event the measure would pass. Both sides expressed confidence in the outcome to the largest ground swell of citizen involvement in the history of the town. There was very little violence, which was credited to the abolition of the drink two years earlier, but a contest that covered every inch of ground, educationally and politically.

The polls opened at sunrise and closed at sunset with the announcement on the floor of the Bristol Virginia Courthouse at 9:15 p.m. The town had gone wet by a majority of only 32 votes. In the view of the prohibitionists, the town went silent, with pro-liquor advocates, hundreds of them shouting in the streets, celebrating for over an hour, according to city leaders.

As a result of the election, dozens of saloons and mail order houses reopened in the city within months. The demand for retail space and storage was especially overwhelming to an already established construction boom in the city.

The Bristol, Va. election assured that Bristol, Tenn. prohibition would fall in November 1909. Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee, which was the primary business center between Roanoke and Knoxville, also remained the regional center of the liquor industry until liquor was prohibited nationally in 1916.

Along with an impressive roll-call of famous musicians, artists and dignitaries who have been featured here in Bristol is a fondly remembered local radio personality named Eddie Cowell.

Broadcasting on WCYB radio back in the 1940s and 50s, Cowell was something of a prankster. Stories about his antics still appear today in local papers, such as this one in the Johnson City Press:

Broadcasting on the night of January 23, 1954, Cowell reported live on air that an enormous monster was on the loose, reaping havoc throughout downtown Bristol. He reported that the creature was over 80 feet tall and 40 feet wide, and was smashing into buildings and swishing down trees with its powerful 100-foot tail. Redolent of the time in 1938 when Orson Wells terrified the nation with his famous ‘War Of The Worlds’ broadcast, Cowell kept updating listeners with new, spoof information as it was supposedly arriving at the station…such as the ‘fact’ that a warplane had been deployed from Washington, DC to bomb the beast in an attempt to save the city. The radio station and local law enforcement offices were inundated with more than a thousand frantic phone calls from all over the East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia area.

The monster story proved to be his undoing. As a result of it, a local resident filed a formal complaint with the FCC and Cowell was subsequently compelled to stop his outlandish antics despite a storm of protest in favor of the beloved local showman.

#10: CUMBERLAND SQUARE PARK

Plans for a community park on this site date back more than a 150 years. It’s wonderful to know that Cumberland Square Park is now finally fulfilling the original design and purpose of the city’s founding fathers. In the summer concerts are held on the stage and it is also a stage area for the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival.

#11: BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC MUSEUM

How big a role did the Bristol Sessions play in country music? The legendary Johnny Cash called them “the single most important event in the history of country music.”

In 1998, Congress designated Bristol the official “Birthplace of Country Music.”  Today, the Birthplace of Country Music® (BCM) keeps local music traditions alive and continues to tell the story of the musical and cultural heritage of the region, its role in the birth and development of country music, and its influence on music around the world.

The Birthplace of Country Music® Museum, a 24,000 square foot facility, which opened in August, 2014, in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institute, tells the story of Bristol’s musical heritage. The Museum provides the BCM with a new, permanent facility to house its operations, including the museum, educational programs, and artistic programming.

The museum documents Bristol’s story as the Birthplace of Country Music and the Bristol Sessions through permanent, technology-infused exhibits, a special exhibits gallery, educational programs, multiple film experiences and a theater dedicated exclusively to live, year-round music performances.

#12: HANK WILLIAMS

Although he was doing well professionally in the early 1950s, his personal life was deteriorating. Dealing with back pain, Williams was reportedly abusing alcohol and drugs. The night Williams died, he was forced to take his car to his next show, unable to fly due to bad weather. He spent the ride from Knoxville, Tenn. lying under a blanket on the back seat of his baby blue Cadillac.

Allegedly his car stopped in Bristol, right where you’re standing, at the location of the Burger Bar. According to some, Hank got out and went inside. Others maintain he must have been dead already. Charles Carr, Hank’s driver, attests that he was very much still alive at this point. “I remember Hank got out to stretch his legs,” he recalls. “I asked him if he wanted a sandwich or something.” ’No,’ replied Hank.”I just want to get some sleep.’”

From here, the Cadillac headed north, up the narrow, winding Appalachian mountain roads. The next stop was in Oak Hill, W. Va. Carr was, by now, worried about Hank. At the stop a man came out, looked in the back and shook his head. ‘He looks dead to me,’ he muttered. By the time they got to a nearby hospital, there was no doubt that Hank had passed. He was only 29 years old.

If some of the details of this story are occasionally disputed, the facts are set. In the early hours of New Year’s Day, 1953, Hank Williams passed this way. It was the night an artist died and a legend was born. Since then, for more than half a century, more and more fans from all over the world have stopped off at this spot to pause for a moment and pay tribute to a man who touched the hearts of millions and influenced American music forever.

Incidentally, Hank’s single that was riding high in the charts at the time of his death was a peppy little number called, ‘I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive’.

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I almost went to university in Bristol, which would have been a great choice, as it’s a fantastically beautiful city. As life turned out though, I ended up at Nottingham, home to the oldest pubs in Britain. Which wasn’t a deciding factor, honestly.

Still, Jess and I have explored Bristol thoroughly as part of our mission to explore as many corners of the UK as possible. We visited when we were living in Edinburgh, and then we moved to Bath which is just a short drive away.

As a result of our time spent in Bristol over the years, we’ve put together our suggestions of some of our favourite things to do in Bristol.

This covers some of our favourite sights in Bristol as well as places to eat and a few photography locations you’ll want to visit.

We’ve laid this guide to things to do in Bristol out in the form of an itinerary for 2 days in Bristol to help you plan, but this list can be used for any length trip to Bristol of course.

Following this, you’ll find some advice on when to visit Bristol and other planning advice for putting together the perfect trip. Let’s get started!

Things to Do in Bristol

Things to do in Bristol: Day 1

1. Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

We’re starting off our two days in Bristol with a visit to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery , which covers a wide range of subjects, from natural history through to Egyptology.

There are also exhibitions with a more regional focus, including work by local artists, information on the history of interesting fossil finds in the Bristol area, and a gallery which showcases how Bristol has changed over the centuries. For a more Bristol focused museum though, you’ll want to head to M-Shed, which is on the itinerary for the second day.

We particularly enjoyed seeing the Banksy statue “Paint pot Angel” and the dinosaur fossils, although there is a lot to see here with something for everyone. A good way to start off your Bristol adventure! Entry to the museum is free with a suggested donation. Special exhibits are separately priced.

2. Climb Cabot Tower

One thing I always like to do when visiting an unfamiliar city is to get to a place where I can get a good view of it, to help me get my bearings. In Bristol, the place to do that is at Cabot Tower.

This is a 19th century tower which commemorates the journey of John Cabot from Bristol to what later became Canada, in the year 1497. It’s found near the top of Brandon Hill, just a short walk from the Bristol Museum, and the 32 metre tower offers an excellent view of much of Bristol and surrounds, including the river area.

Climbing the tower is free, and you can see opening times here.

3. Georgian House Museum

We’re going to head towards the old city centre of Bristol now, but on the way you have the opportunity to stop in at the Georgian House Museum , which is on the way down the hill from Cabot Tower on Great George Street.

This house was built in 1790 for a man named John Pinney, who owned a number of sugar plantations in the Caribbean, as well as the slave labour that allowed these plantations to be so profitable. When Jess and I visited the deep south of the USA, we visited a number of plantations along the river road , where we learned a lot about the lives of plantation owners and slaves.

The Georgian House offers a small insight into slavery in England. Bristol profited heavily from the slave trade and slave-run plantations. Slave ships were operated out of Bristol, running the infamous “slave triangle”, taking goods to Africa from the UK, slaves from Africa to the USA, and then the plantation products from the USA back to the UK. Ships were also built in Bristol, which further added to the city’s wealth.

The Georgian house shows what that wealth would have looked like to a man like John Pinney who profited from the slave trade. Eleven rooms spread across four floors reveal the luxuries available in the late 18th century, as well as the stark difference between life “above stairs” and “below stairs”. Entry is free, and is definitely worth some of your time.

4. Christmas Steps

Next on our list is going to be a photo stop, before we swoop into lunch. Christmas Steps is a small and narrow stepped lane in Bristol’s city centre, dating from the mid 17th century, and lined with beautiful old buildings.

It’s the centrepiece of the Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, eight streets filled with independent shops, bars, cafes and art galleries, many of which don’t seem to have changed too much over the centuries. It’s worth exploring and an excellent photo opportunity.

5. Lunch at St. Nicholas Market

There’s no shortage of places to eat in Bristol, but one of our favourites was definitely the Glass Arcade at the St. Nicholas Indoor Market , which you’ll find on Corn Street. Winner of the award for Britain’s best large indoor market in 2016, and in operation since 1743, this is Bristol’s oldest market, with over 60 stall holders.

But we’re here for lunch, so head to the Glass Arcade – a large open glass-covered area with seating that offers plenty of food stalls to pick from, cuisines that vary from local to worldly. Take a look at some of the stalls available here , to get yourself excited. I went with Moroccan from the Moorish Cafe , whilst Jess had a healthy salad option from the Olive Works . But whatever food you’re into, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed!

6. Explore the Old City

Since our itinerary has brought you down into the old city, our suggestion for your post-lunch activity would be to wander Bristol’s old city for a little while.

The crossroads of Corn Street and High Street was the centre of the medieval city, and as you explore this small area you’ll be able to see traces of the old city boundaries, including the walls and gateways that used to mark the edges of the city. Of course, today Bristol has expanded far beyond these old walls, but it’s fun to walk around and imagine what the city might have been like in the past.

Naturally, you can explore the old city on your own, but there are also other options. For example, this self-guided tour you can download to your smartphone is a cost-effective way to learn about what you are seeing in the city.

7. Take a Street Art Tour

Bristol is famous for its street art, not least because it was where legendary street artist Banksy first came into the public eye. It is also believed to be the childhood home of Banksy although there is still speculation about his identity. So we think it’s appropriate to spend some time exploring the street art of Bristol!

You can either do this by yourself, or you can take a specific tour like this .

If you choose to do it by yourself, we highly recommend dropping into a tourist office and picking up a copy of the Bristol Street Art Map by Where the Wall, which has detailed information about where to find all the most famous pieces of street art in Bristol, as well as popular areas to find new street art.

That was what I did, and I documented my adventures in my post on Bristol’s Street Art .

Alternatively, you might consider this interactive street art exploration game .

If you’d rather take a tour, then we suggest the Where the Wall street art walking tour company, who operate the longest running street art tour in the UK. Timings for their tours are up on their website, but based on our itinerary, we’d suggest going for their Banksy tour , which start at 2pm. They also do another tour , which starts at midday, so you’d have to re-arrange this schedule a little to accommodate that.

Whichever tour you choose, we suggest booking in advance and always checking tour times and information on the official website.

8. Watch Sunset at the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Depending on the time of your visit, sunset will be at varying times. But whenever it is, either before you eat or after, we highly recommend that you take the time to go up to the Clifton Suspension Bridge and enjoy the sunset from there.

This iconic bridge is the symbol of Bristol, with a design based on drawings by one of Britain’s greatest Victorian engineers: Isambard Kingdom Brunel . Whilst it is today accepted that the final version of the bridge differs from Brunel’s original vision, it is certainly the bridge that most associate with Brunel, and when built, had the longest span of any bridge in the world.

Today the bridge is still very much in use, and you can both drive and walk across it. We’d suggest that you head up to the park on the east side of the bridge though, where you’ll find the Clifton observatory, and lovely views of both the bridge, and the sunset. On warm summer days this is a very popular location with locals and visitors alike, who come up here to enjoy the evening warmth and views. A lovely way to end your first day exploring in Bristol!

Things to do in Bristol: Day 2

9. Bristol Cathedral

Our second day in Bristol has you starting off at Bristol Cathedral , seat of the Church of England in the city. This was founded as an Augustine abbey in 1140, although the version you see today largely dates from work undertaken in the 14th –16th centuries.Some parts of the original do survive though, including the Chapter House (dating from 1160!) and the Abbey Gatehouse.

In its present form the Cathedral is a stunning building both inside and out, with beautiful vaulting, medieval stonework and 14th century stained glass, to name but some of the features. It’s also one of the few churches in Britain to be designed as a “hall church”, where the nave, choir and aisles are all the same height. There’s an on-site cafe too, where you can grab a coffee to fortify you for the rest of your days explorations!

10. Bristol Aquarium

Down in the harbourside area just a short walk from the cathedral there are a number of excellent museums and attractions. Which of these you decide to visit will of course depend on your interests and who you’re travelling with, but we’re including a few highlights to give you ideas, ordered in a logical fashion.

First on that list is the Bristol Aquarium . This is home to over forty marine life displays, with everything from local specimens through to tropical environments on show. Unusually for an aquarium, there’s also a giant botanical house on site, that you walk through as part of the tour. The aquarium is open year round, and is an excellent attraction for families especially. Check out their official website for opening times, prices, and special events.

11. We the Curious (Bristol Science Centre)

Right next door to the Aquarium is We the Curious (formerly known as the At-Bristol Science Centre), which focuses on highly interactive science themed exhibits. There’s a lot of really hands on stuff here, and we had a lot of fun playing with the various displays.

There’s also a whole part of the attraction dedicated to animation. Bristol is home to Aardman Animations , the animation studio responsible for Wallace & Gromit as well as UK TV character Morph . This attraction was put together by Aardman, and lets you become an animator for the day – even creating your own TV show.

This is definitely a museum for people who like a more hands-on, interactive attraction, and you could easily spend a whole day here. Again, check the official website for opening times and ticket prices .

If you want to get deeper under the skin of what make Bristol tick, then a visit to M-Shed is an absolute must. This free museum, housed in a former transit shed, has exhibits that focus exclusively on telling the story of the city, from prehistoric times right up to the present day.

We don’t like to play favourites, but M Shed was definitely a highlight of the various museums and attractions that we visited. We loved how it explored the history of the city, with everything from the people to the geography to Bristol’s experiences in the war on show. There are even working exhibits on show, including the giant cranes outside the museum, and the museum even has its own Banksy on show. Not to be missed.

13. Visit the SS Great Britain

No visit to Bristol would be complete without a visit to the SS Great Britain – Bristol’s top visitor attraction. Designed by Brunel, the SS Great Britain was built in Bristol and launched in 1845. She was the first ship with both an iron hull and a screw propeller, and was also the longest passenger ship in the world.

Initially built as a transatlantic passenger ship, the cost of building and tweaking such a radical design combined with the cost of rescuing her after she ran aground ended up bankrupting her owners.

As a result she has a varied service history, including 30 years spent taking immigrants to Australia from Liverpool in the UK and coal-hauling. Finally, in 1937, she was scuttled and abandoned in the Falkland Islands.

Of course, the story doesn’t end there, as otherwise there wouldn’t be much to visit! In 1970, a great rescue operation took place, and what remained of her hull was floated onto a pontoon and returned to her place of construction in Bristol.

Following an extensive restoration process, she re-opened to the public, and today you can visit and tour her in a form that resembles her glory days as a transatlantic ship. Tickets are slightly cheaper if you book them online, which you can do online here .

14. Take a picture of the colourful houses

One thing that will catch your eye when you visit Bristol is the variety and colour of many of the homes and buildings in the city. This is one of Bristol’s signature features, and you definitely need to get a photo of these homes.

We actually visited Bristol during the Bristol Balloon Fiesta , and were lucky enough to go up in a balloon, and see all these houses from above.

But don’t worry if a balloon ride isn’t on the cards. If you walk a little further west along the south side of the river from the SS Great Britain, you’ll come to a lovely harbour area where many boats are moored. On the opposite side of the river, you’ll see a lovely selection of colourful houses for you to get a picture of.

15. Underfall yard

The last stop on our two day Bristol itinerary continues the marine theme. Underfall Yard is a historic Victorian-era boatyard in Bristol. The name “underfall” comes from the design solution that Brunel developed to resolve the issue of silt filling up Bristol’s floating harbour, which used a series of sluices to suck away the mud – a system that is still in use today.

Much of the original yard has been preserved, and is home today to a boat building cooperative, as well as various exhibits on the history of the floating harbour and the sluicing technology. I certainly learnt a few things that I didn’t know before, and I’m sure you will too!

With that, we’ve finished our ideas for how to spend two days in Bristol! Let’s take a look now at some practicalities for your visit.

Getting to Bristol

Bristol is a well connected city. There’s a fast train connection to London, which takes less than two hours, and of course it’s connected to a number of other cities in the UK as well.

Bristol also has an airport, with connections to a number of UK and European cities.

Finally, Bristol is easy to drive to, although in the city centre, we’d advise leaving the car safely parked somewhere else, as parking can be tricky to come by and fees can add up.

How to Get Around Bristol

Bristol is an easy city to get around, although it does have a few hills. The itinerary we’ve put together can be easily done on foot though, and it’s largely set up to have you travelling downhill for the most part.

Of course, there’s an excellent public transport network, as well as a ferry boat service that will take you to various points along the harbour.

Where to Stay in Bristol

Bristol has lots of accommodation options, pretty much something to suit every budget, from hostels through to boutique hotels and five star luxury.

There’s also a wide range of apartment rentals, and we opted for an apartment rental on our most recent visit as it gave us the flexibility to dine in as well as some working space and laundry facilities.

Check out all the Booking.com listings for Bristol, we find they usually come up with the best deal on a wide range of properties.

We also recommend Plum Guide if you’re looking for an apartment rental. Plum Guide carefully curate their listings so their options tend to be of a very high quality whilst still being available at a range of price points. We’ve stayed at a number of their properties around the world, and you can see our  review of the Plum Guide here . See their  listings for Bristol here .

For more vacation rental options in the UK, see our guide to our favourite holiday rentals websites in the UK .

When to Visit Bristol

Bristol is a pleasant city to visit year round, and there are plenty of indoor attractions to keep you entertained should the weather turn against you.

Probably the busiest time of year to visit is during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta , which takes place in early August. Whilst this is a fantastic time to visit the city and see the skies filled with beautifully coloured balloons, it’s also definitely going to be a very busy time to visit as well.

We visited during the Fiesta, and had a wonderful time, but do be aware that accommodation, traffic and visitor levels are certainly higher at this time of year.

Otherwise, for the best weather we’d recommend visiting from May through to September. Also, do check out the official Visit Bristol website for all the events taking place throughout the year, to get an idea of what’s on.

Day Trips from Bristol

If you’re in Bristol for a little while and wondering if there are any good nearby spots for a day trip, then you’re in luck. Bristol makes a great base for exploring a number of nearby attractions, including the following.

• Bath. This beautiful Roman-era spa town is filled with beautiful Georgian architecture. It’s also just a 13-minute train ride from Bristol, so very easy to reach.
• The Cotswolds. This beautiful part of England is filled with postcard perfect villages and lovely countryside. Explore with your own vehicle or take a tour like this .
• Stonehenge . An incredible ancient monument, the origins of which are still debated to this day. Can be visited by car or public transport from Bristol, or as part of a tour like this .
• Cardiff. The capital city of Wales is easy to reach by train from Bristol, and offers museums, castles and plenty more to fill a day.
• Glastonbury & Somerset. Glastonbury is famous for its Tor and links to St. Arthur. A day out from Bristol can easily cover other highlights of Somerset as well, including Cheddar Gorge and the incredible cathedral at Wells. You can drive yourself, or take a tour like this .

Further Reading for your Bristol Visit

That sums up our suggested things to do in Bristol for two days! As you can see, there’s plenty to see and do in Bristol, and you’ll easily be able to fill two days – or extend your trip for a few more days!

We’re got more content coming up on Bristol, so do subscribe to stay updated. In the meantime, here’s a series of resources to help you plan your trip to both Bristol and the wider UK!

• The official Visit Bristol tourism page , which has loads of ideas on what to do, where to stay, transport information as well as event information.
• Our detailed guide to attending the Bristol Balloon Fiesta
• The official Bristol International Balloon Fiesta website
• The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol and Somerset , which is available in both digital and physical book formats
• My guide to the best locations to find Street Art in Bristol
• Our detailed one week itinerary of the UK , as well as a two week version
• A guide to driving Scotland’s epic North Coast 500 , as well as accommodation options on the North Coast 500
• A guide to 10 of the best Stately Homes in England , to give you some ideas as you plan your itinerary
• We also have number of other guides to UK cities, including things to do in Cambridge , things to do in Edinburgh  and  things to do in Belfast , amongst others.
• For London, we have some detailed itineraries to help you plan your visit. These include a 1 Day London Itinerary , a Two Day London itinerary and a six day London itinerary
• The top Harry Potter sites in London
• Tips on Buying and Using the London Pass
• A guide to Visiting Oxford on a Day Trip
• Visiting Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds
• A guide to things to do in Portsmouth
• Getting online when travelling in a foreign country can be daunting – check out our guide to getting online when travelling to help you figure out the best options for your trip
• If you’re interested in getting better photos when you travel, take a look at my online photography course , where I’ll teach you everything you need to know about getting better photos – whatever camera you have!

And that’s it for our suggestions for the best things to do in Bristol over 2 days! Have you ever visited Bristol? Do you have anything you’d add to the above? Just let us know in the comments below!

So you know: For some of the attractions we visited in Bristol, Visit Bristol provided us with complimentary entry. We covered our own accommodation, transport, meals, and other expenses.

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28th January 2023 at 2:29 pm

Thank you so much for this wonderful itinerary! I’ll be traveling with my husband to Bristol from the US in about a month. It’ll be my first time in the UK. He’s going for his work so the first 4 days of our 10 day trip I’m on my own to explore. I may need to spread this out for 3-4 days vs. 2 but it looks like plenty to keep me busy seeing all the sights :)…Thank you!

Laurence Norah says

29th January 2023 at 9:05 am

It’s my pleasure! I think you will easily be able to spread this out over a few days. However, as you have 4 days I can highly recommend jumping on the train and riding for 11 minutes or so from Bristol to the historic town of Bath which is a world heritage site and well worth a half day or full day of your time. It’s very different from Bristol, all Georgian architecture and lovely streets. Well worth it!

Safe travels!

Macarena says

13th January 2023 at 12:45 am

Thanks you so much for this guide! My husband and I are visiting UK for the first time from Argentina, and I was not very sure about including Bristol in our itinerary, but reading your blogue has convinced me! best wishes!! Macarena

14th January 2023 at 10:08 am

Thanks Macarena, have an awesome time in Bristol and the UK 🙂

17th December 2022 at 1:39 pm

This is a lifesaver! My girlfriend is coming to Bristol for the first time over Christmas, and I had no clue where to take her until reading your blog. Thanks again. Any to-do lists for Bath? 🙂

18th December 2022 at 11:45 am

It’s my pleasure! So we lived just outside Bath for three years, but haven’t really written much about it! However that’s not to say we don’t have recommendations. Obviously the town centre is pretty to walk around, and sights like the Royal Crescent, Circus and Bath Abbey are a must to see. There is an excellent free walking tour that meets most days in front of the Abbey that is worth doing. If you like walks, the Bath Skyline walk is really lovely. The Roman Baths are also of course worth a visit, and there also the thermal spa if you prefer a more relaxing experience. That should get you started hopefully!

Have a lovely Christmas 🙂

Mahmud says

1st January 2022 at 8:53 am

thank you so much Laurence and Jessica. We are on our way now. It was a fantastic blog really helpfull.

Thanks Mahmud & Şendül

1st January 2022 at 12:31 pm

Hey Mahmud & Şendül! Thanks so much guys 🙂 Have an awesome time in Bristol, what a great way to start 2022 🙂

All the best,

Dory Merriman says

8th May 2021 at 7:56 am

Thank you so much Laurence and Jessica for taking the time to put together this fantastic guide. It has helped me greatly for my forthcoming short visit to Bristol. Best wishes Dory

8th May 2021 at 11:18 am

Thank you so much Dory – have a wonderful trip to Bristol!

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One Day in Bristol Itinerary – Top things to do in Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol sits astride the River Avon, which cuts through the imposing Avon Gorge and is the biggest city in the South West of England. It is, however, a lot less hectic than London and, being only an hour and a half’s train ride away, is a popular tourist destination. Historically famous for its ships, pirates and ill-gotten gains from the slave trade, today it is known for its street art, music, animation (home of Wallace and Gromit) and it’s green credentials. Greta Thunberg recently adopted a local two-storey mural portrait as her social media profile picture. But that’s not all, so read what else there is to do during your one day in Bristol.

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What’s the best time to visit Bristol?

Harbour festival.

The best time to visit Bristol is summer . During the annual Harbour Festival in July the city’s docks fill up with ships from around the world, accompanied by live music, food tents and a general party atmosphere for the whole weekend.

Balloon Fiesta

Another incredibly popular annual event is the not to be missed is the balloon fiesta in August , when hundreds of hot air balloons gather in Ashton Court and launch en mass in an blaze of colour at dawn and dusk. Don’t be surprised to find a 30 foot magnum of champagne or Leonado Da Vinci’s head floating by. The grounds of the Estate are transformed by the arrival of a funfair, open air bars and market stalls.

Upfest – Southville

For those who like street art, welcome to the home of Banksy and the July Upfest Festival in Southville. Artists descend on this Bristol suburb from across the world to turn walls, shop fronts and houses into urban art.

A few facts about Bristol

The name Bristol derives from “Brigstow” meaning “place by the bridge”. A thousand years on, and Bristol still plays second fiddle to its upgraded replacement, the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of Bristol’s most famous residents.

In his quest to link London and New York, he also built Paddington Station in London, the entire railroad to Bristol and the city’s grand Temple Meads Station. He finished the job spectacularly with the magnificent SS Great Britain, for the final leg across the Atlantic. This remains one of the City’s foremost tourist attractions. Busy man.

Bristol’s proximity to the sea has had an enormous impact on its history and notoriety. The infamous Bristolian pirate Blackbeard would place lit fuses in his beard so that it would literally smoke and thus strike terror into the hearts of his foes.

The grand buildings in Clifton and Queens Square were built on proceeds from the Slave Trade, a part of local history that remains controversial today and is explored in the city’s museums.

The phrase “Ship shape and Bristol fashion” comes from the strength of the hulls required to withstand life in the Bristol channel.

A non-nautical fact, is that Bristol is also home to one of the oldest zoos in the world, which comes with dazzling landscaped gardens, perfect for summertime wandering and picnics.

One Day in Bristol Itinerary

Visit ss great britain.

Start your day at the impressive SS Great Britain , which has been restored both inside and out to its former glory. Step into the shoes of an authentic first class passenger in the dining salon below deck before taking a promenade outside under the towering masts. The braver of you may choose to have a go at climbing the scarily high rigging.

On holiday weekends, a steam train runs from in front of the SS Great Britain to your next destination, the M Shed. It is great to sit downwind of the plumes of steam billowing overhead. If it is not running, never fear as you only have a 10 minute walk to your next stop.

Explore the M Shed

Walking along the docks, stop for a cuppa or some chips in the Brunel Buttery, an al fresco café popular with the locals, before popping into one of the former shipping warehouses, and current Bristol Museum , the M Shed. Learn all about Bristol’s past, including its wartime experience, when heavy bombing destroyed much of the city. You can also board a vintage double decker bus, which is fun.

Sit down in the Cargo Area

For lunch you are spoiled for choice in the Cargo Area, next to the M Shed, which has recently been regenerated and plays host to a number of the city’s top eateries , housed in old shipping containers. Urban chic, Wild Beer and tapas abound.

Relax at Arnolfini

After lunch, continuing round the docks and over the old Princes’ Bridge you might want to check out the Arnolfini, a contemporary art centre with a lovely dockside café. This is often the site of food stalls and live music on weekends, when crowds dangle their feet over the edge of the docks whilst drinking a summer beer.

Head through the lovely Queens Square , where homes of former merchants are set around a grassed area with cobbled streets and set about with olde world-y lamp posts. You may want to check out King Street which, not surprisingly, sits right next to Queens Square and is home to some of the oldest and most characterful pubs in town.

Explore St Nicholas market

You are now in the centre of town, and it is worth taking a look in the historic St Nicholas market , established in 1743. It is a maze of independent stalls, spread through the old Exchange Building , with its ornate ceiling (don’t forget to look up) and into the Glass Arcade behind. You can buy a whole range of goodies – anything from ethnic clothes to carved wooden bowls, leather bags, enormous ammonites, old records or second-hand books.

In front of the huge wooden doors of St Nick’s Market on Corn Street, stand the iron nails on which traders struck their deals, giving rise to the phrase “on the nail”.

Walk along Park Street

Moving up Park Street , you will pass a Banksy on your right before having a chance to check out a few shops on your way up the hill. Take a detour behind the shops to your left to climb up to Cabot Tower where you will be treated to a 360 degree view of the city.

Built in 1897, the tower stands more than 100 feet tall, and commemorates John Cabot’s voyage from Bristol to North America four hundred years ago.

At the top of Park Street you will find another Bristol landmark, the Wills Memorial . The building, commissioned by the tobacco manufacturer Henry Wills in 1925 (although it looks much older). Next door is the Natural History Museum with collections of gemstones, dinosaur skeletons, Victorian stuffed animals, Egyptian mummies and an amazing gypsy caravan.

Head out to Clifton Village

From the Museum it is a short walk to Clifton Village , the prettiest and most affluent area of Bristol.

Don’t miss the beautiful Victorian Clifton Arcade , which houses a handful of unique shops selling vintage clothes, antique glass and jewelry.

Wandering around the village itself, you might want to take afternoon tea at the very glamorous Ivy, with its black and white tiled floors and flower festooned doorway.

Cross the Clifton Suspension Bridge

On the far side of the village is the Suspension Bridge with incredible views over the rugged Avon Gorge. From the adjacent hilltop in the park, you can enter an observatory and descend into the rock, emerging out of the sheer cliff face on to a small platform balanced over the gorge. You may come face to face with one of its many climbers.

Soak in Avon Gorge views

After all this walking, the best place for rest is the terrace of the White Lion pub , which has unrivaled views over the Gorge and bridge.

When it is time for dinner, stroll down to the Lido, where you can dine overlooking an open air pool, with retro poolside changing rooms.

Where to stay in Bristol?

YHA Bristol

14 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

For groups or budget individual travel, the funky YHA Bristol  is right on the docks in a former warehouse.

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Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4LD

For more luxury accommodation, try the fabulous Clifton Hotel Du Vin , overlooking the Avon Gorge and the Suspension Bridge. Hotels in the chain are always chic and  provide tasteful, quality décor and great restaurants.

Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre

Bond Street, Bristol, BS1 3LQ

Something in between would be Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre . It’s close to SS Great Britain, and the rooms are modern, comfortable and well equipped, which provides a great stay.

Day trips from Bristol

If you are looking for day trips from Bristol, then the beautiful Roman town of Bath, with its Royal Crescent, Roman Baths and magnificent Georgian terraces, is only a 12 minute train ride away.

Or why not try Tyntesfield, a manor house and grounds run by the National Trust, 15 minutes by car from Bristol.

For a traditional seaside town, Weston Super Mare with its pier and donkey rides on the beach is another popular day trip from Bristol and only 30 minutes by train.

Beeseys tea rooms is a popular place for a boating day trip from the centre, with lunch at the famous riverside cafe.

Extra tips for visiting Bristol

A lovely way to get around is on one of the harbor ferries. You can catch these from just outside Temple Meads station, and they take you all the way to the town centre, or beyond. You can hop on and off at various points around the harbour.

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Make sure you have everything you need

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Find the right tour for you through Bristol. We've got 20 adventures going to Bristol, starting from just 2 days in length, and the longest tour is 36 days. The most popular month to go is June, which has the largest number of tour departures.

20 Bristol tour packages with 115 reviews

3-Day Mountains & Coasts of South Wales Small-Group Tour from Bristol

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2 Day Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford & the Cotswolds Small-Group Tour from Bristol

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Best of Devon and Cornwall (6 Days)

The only reason I didn’t give excellent overall was 3 of us were put in an Uber to be taken back to the Reception Centre ( an Uber who didn’t seem to know where to drop us - so we needed to trudge with our luggage a bit of a way ) and that made us feel a little flat as we started the tour at the Reception Centre and that’s why we booked a Hotel next door. We all were left feeling a little disappointed after a great tour. We could understand the practical side but we were disappointed that we didn’t get delivered to the startng point in our coach.

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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Taste of England

Amazing Britain (8 Days)

Enjoyable, informative, well organised.

Taste of South England and Wales

A great way to see some of the most popular and beautiful destinations in this part of the country. The itinerary includes stops in London, Bournemouth/Southampton, Exeter/Torquay, and Cornwall. One of the things I liked most about this tour was that it gave me the flexibility to set my own pace. I could spend as much or as little time as I wanted in each place, and I could also choose to do some activities on my own. This made the tour feel 100% personal and tailored to my interests. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in seeing some of the best that this part of Britain has to offer.

Highlights of Britain & Ireland

• Sightseeing

England in a Week (6 Days)

Expedition: Bike Across Britain: Land's End to John O'Groats

4 Day Cornwall, Devon & Stonehenge Small-Group Tour from Bristol

This was a very nice tour. The weather was unusually outstanding. Our guide Dan was an excellent guide and a great driver on these small English country roads. He reallly went the extra mile to make things work. I recommend this tour.

Castles and Kilts (10 Days)

Tour South of England

Cornwall on E-bikes guided cycling tour

Best of Devon and Cornwall (8 Days)

We saw an incredible amount of sights but the days were very long. Bags outside the door at 7am and on bus by 8am. Sometimes not back until 8:30 pm. St. Ives was like the Jersey shore. Far too commercial. Would have preferred Port Wenn. Wonderful group of people. Guide was very good but walked too fast. But indeed very caring and lots of fun!!

Amazing Britain (10 Days)

Did this trip September 2013 and loved it. Would definitely recommend Trafalgar. Doing Country Roads of Scotland with Insight the sister company.

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It was a great adventure and experience, especially due to our excellent director Helen, an extremely cultured and warmhearted woman with a lot of historical and literary knowledge, not to forget her humour. Very intense six days with a full but balanced programme, including nature, culture and good food and fellowship. Thank you!

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Hop On Hop Off in Bristol

TooTBus: Bristol Discovery Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Explore Bristol at your own pace with TooTBus Bristol Hop on Hop off Bus
• Hop on and Hop off as many times at your desired landmarks
• Audio guide to keep you engaged with the valuable information about the places you will visit
• Sanitized and safe travel experience
• Stunning views and photo opportunities
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• Free Wi-Fi on board
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted! No need to print.
• Unlimited 48-Hours Bristol Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
• Audio guide commentary is available in English 
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Operational Season:  Daily, April to October First Bus:  10:00,  Last Bus:  16:00 Full Circuit:  60-80 Minutes Frequency:  Every 60 minutes | 30 minutes on weekend

Free Wi-Fi:  Yes Wheelchair Accessible:  Yes  Air-Conditioned Vehicle:  Yes  Hygiene Measures:  We have implemented reinforced health and safety measures on board and acquired the official Industry Standard "We're Good To Go" from Visit England as well as the globally recognised World Travel and Tourism Council's "Safe Travels Stamp". Face coverings are mandatory but masks not provided. Please bring your own masks.  

What is allowed on board? To avoid any danger, we kindly ask to remain seated during the tour and keep with you your personal items (luggage, push chair…). To keep our buses, clean for you and for your comfort, no food is allowed on board. Animals (small ones and guide dogs) are accepted on board. Except for guide dogs, animals need to be positioned on your knees. Please have also in mind that smoking is not allowed on board of our buses.

You can now amend or cancel your ticket for free of charge upto 24 hours before the chosen travel date (During the ticket validity period.). 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date. This ticket is non-transferable.

Hop On Hop Off Bristol Bus Tours

The city of Bristol is an iconic maritime city with an illustrious history. From museums to architectural splendours, Bristol gives an extensive sightseeing opportunity to tourists. Hop on Hop off is one of the most famous ways of exploring all the top-visited tourist attractions here. Sitting on the open-top double-decker buses, you can navigate the beautiful landmarks of Bristol.

Whether it’s your love for music, cinemas, an architectural marvel, world-class museums or cool restaurants, Bristol is a tourist hub for all this and more. Hop on Hop off takes you to the major attractions like the 13th-century Baroque style St. Mary Redcliffe, the gorgeous Bristol Cathedral, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, iconic Brunel’s SS Great Britain and the photogenic Bristol old city where you can click memories on the photo framed old streets. The trip to Bristol is incomplete without the visit to the spectacular Clifton Suspension Bridge and the old Bristol floating harbour. Tourists can Hop on and Hop off the bus at any desired location at their own pace.

Hop on Hop off Bristol bus tour takes you to the endless joyful ride of the city with utmost safety. Our buses are regularly sanitised. The budget-friendly tour packages we offer becomes cherry on the top for planning your trip. Book online from our website and save by getting additional discounts on your booking.

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Great trip and very informative. Trusted website for seamless booking. Helpful chat support.

Good value. Excellent audio system on bus in different languages. Helpful staff both drivers. Very good website.

Good value of money. Got 2 day ticket at price of 1 day. main points of Bristol are covered.

Very happy and would recommend to purchase.

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11 Fun Things To Do In Bristol, England

If you're looking for fun things to do in Bristol , let us show you around.

A port city known for its harbor and creative atmosphere with a strong community spirit, Bristol England is a fabulous city to explore.

With a population of approximately 500,000, it's the second largest city in southwest England.

A bustling harbor town, Bristol has been voted the top city to live in the UK for several years in a row. 

Home of Banksy and the founding of the street art movement in the UK, Bristol also has a vibrant nightlife, historic buildings, and an incredible food scene.

Bristol is a great place for walking and it’s the best way to get to know the city center. So, lace up, bring your appetite and an open mind, and explore this city on the Avon River. And if you love walkable cities, be sure to check out this Bath England day trip .

Learning your way around Bristol

A great way to orient yourself in the city is to take a guided tour. 

If you prefer to ride, try the hop-on hop-off bus. Or you can head to the harbor and take one of the ferries and learn your way around from the water.

Bristol Ferries runs a regular waterbus service and Bristol Packet Boats will take you up the River Avon for a view of the Avon Gorge which is definitely worth doing.

As you walk around the old city center be sure to explore King St., a 17th-century street with a number of historic buildings including the Old Vic Theater , still open and one of the best places in Bristol for live entertainment.

For a modern shopping experience go to Cabot Circus, a mixed-use development with covered shopping, offices, and residential spaces right in the heart of the city.

No trip to this city would be complete without a Bristol street art tour, including the world-renowned art of Banksy.

Bristol is the home of the UK street art scene and John Nation is the man in the know. Book his tour through Where The Wall for a historical and cultural tour of Bristol’s street art.

Some are local artists but artists from around the world have left their mark in Bristol. 

John’s passion and enthusiasm for all things creative, especially street artists, writers, and graffiti art, will open your eyes to a world of imagination, innovation, and inspiration.

The tour is about two hours long so wear comfortable shoes and don’t go hungry.

A highlight of the tour is a walk through the bohemian Stokes Croft neighborhood which you’ll want to explore more after the tour. 

The perfect place to explore more of the art scene is the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. The whole family will love the fun activities and interactive exhibits.

Eating in Bristol

If you love good food you’ll love Bristol. With two Michelin-star restaurants and several restaurants with Bib Gourmand recognition, it is hard to find a bad meal in Bristol.

The city is known for great chefs opening their own, affordable eateries after earning their chops elsewhere.

All the better for those of us who like to enjoy memorable meals that don’t ravage the pocketbook. 

If you’re looking for recommendations, here are my top picks for the best areas to eat in Bristol.

Though there are many more good restaurants, I simply couldn’t get to all of them. Next time!

Dining Around the Harbor

Cargo is a development of repurposed shipping containers at Wapping Wharf and an excellent place to seek out cuisine from around the world.

Try Gambas Tapas Bar for shrimp cooked every which way and wonderful Spanish wines.

Root is a great spot for vegetable-focused dishes and other options.

Paco Tapas for a Michelin star experience on the harbor. 

Dining in Clifton Village

Clifton Village is one of my top picks for shopping and strolling. It’s also abundant in good restaurant options.

For a  reasonable price, you can enjoy a Parisian bistro experience at Cote Brasserie.

I also found the staff there to be very accommodating. If you want to drink and dine with a view of the Avon Gorge, try the White Lion Pub by Hotel du Vin .  

Lido is exactly what you think it is, a neighborhood spa and swimming spot with an excellent restaurant.

The entrance is unassuming but once inside the ambiance feels uptown but relaxed.

We went there for dinner and sat upstairs overlooking the pool and, yes, there were people swimming.

Dining at the Lido was my most unique experience in the UK. The food is Mediterranean style, and I even found a cheese from Latteria in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood on the menu.

There’s a poolside bar downstairs that serves breakfast. You must go. 

Central Bristol

If you can only visit one place in the old city go to the St. Nicholas Market for an eclectic selection of eateries.

The market is housed in a historic Georgian-covered building. You can also find gifts and other arts and crafts items for sale there. Be sure to check opening and closing hours.

Chez Marcel serves French cuisine, both savory and sweet crepes and omelets. And Hotel du Vin Bistro has a good wine list and classic French food. 

Kask is just a little further afield in Bedminster. Kask serves organic and biodynamic wines along with local cheese and charcuterie plates in a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.

If you want to try a local wine ask them for the Limeburn Hill Pet Nat. There are tables indoors, however, if the weather is nice opt for a table on the cute outdoor patio.

If you’re not sure what to order trust the knowledgeable staff to take care of it for you. 

Religious Bristol

Bristol has a rich history with several interesting cathedrals and churches, a minor miracle since the city was heavily bombed during WWII. These are the ones I consider worth seeking out. 

Bristol Cathedral is stunning on the outside but go inside to view what is believed to be one of the finest examples in the world of a medieval hall church.

A hall church is one where the aisles are the same height as the nave creating a light and spacious interior.

Bristol Cathedral is a Grade 1 listed building, meaning it has exceptional national historic and architectural importance.

The cathedral is located across from College Green, a big open park just across from the entrance to St. Nicolas Markets. 

St. Mary Redcliff

Another beautiful cathedral, also Grade 1 listed, is St. Mary Redcliff, a Gothic stunner with a spire that is 89 meters high.

Queen Elizabeth I visited and said this, “The fairest, goodliest, and most famous parish church in England." 

St. John on the Wall

One other interesting ecclesiastical attraction you should see is St. John on the Wall .

As the name suggests the church is built into the very walls of the medieval city.

As early as the 12th century it was a place for pilgrims to offer prayers before a journey.

St. John on the Wall is a good place to visit along with the St. Nicolas Market.

Explore Bristol's Harborside

Bristol Harbour and its maritime history attracts visitors from around the world.

At one time Bristol was a trading port second in importance only to London.

Today it's a place to spend time outside or enjoy some of the Michelin-rated restaurants, take a tour of the harbor, or visit one of the museums like M Shed, which tells the story of the Bristol slave trade and the history of the city.

It also explains the different neighborhoods of Bristol. You'll find some fantastic artwork there, as well.

SS Great Britain

SS. Great Britain is one of the world's first great ocean liners and Bristol’s top tourist attraction.

Built in 1843 by Bristol engineer Isaambard Kingdom Brunel, it was the first luxury passenger ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean between Bristol and New York City.

Brunel is also famous for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, one of the city’s most iconic sites. In my opinion, it is not to be missed, no matter the weather. On a nice day, it’s a beautiful walk. 

Don't miss the Albion dry dock which dates back to 1820. 

Also harborside, you can visit the Matthew, a replica of the ship sailed by John Cabot to Newfoundland in 1497.

The Matthew was a commercial ship that was nothing out of the ordinary until the voyage to Newfoundland.

You can learn about its history and the building of the replica as well as sail around the harbor on the ship. Be sure to book this in advance

Before you leave the harbor be sure to visit the Cargo development at Wapping Wharf.

The Cargo is constructed of shipping containers and includes a variety of restaurants, shops, and bars, all independently owned.

A fun thing to do is go to the Cider Box and get a frozen cider, made locally, then just next door is the only cheesemonger in Bristol.

Part of the fun of travel is trying food you can only taste right there.

Parks and gardens

There is no shortage of parks and gardens in Bristol On a sunny day, a favorite local pastime is making the most of these lovely green spaces.

The oldest park in Bristol is believed to be Brandon Hill, the highest point in the city with nice harbor views.

You’ll also find Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill. The tower commemorates John Cabot’s voyage to America 400 years ago. You can climb the tower for panoramic views of Bristol.

Castle Park

Right in the middle of the city is Castle Park, and as the name implies, there was once a castle there.

The castle was leveled in the 1600s but the ruins of a church remain.

Take some time to stroll through the pretty gardens on the harbor side of the church or do as the locals do and just hang out enjoying nature. 

My favorite green space in Bristol is called The Downs, a 200-plus-acre green area for lounging in the sun, sports events, and hikes.

There’s also an observatory housed within a building that was part of a windmill. 

I didn’t get to see this because it was closed when I arrived but do try to check out the camera obscura at the Observatory.

It’s a room-size version and allows a 360-degree view across the downs and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. 

Be sure to visit Giant’s Cave as well, which opens to the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, a magnificent geological feature of Bristol. The Downs border the neighborhood of Clifton, one of the poshest in the city. 

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Another reason to visit The Downs is the Clifton Suspension Bridge, an iconic site in Bristol. 

Spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, it is 1352 feet long and has a clearance of 245 feet.

There is a narrow walking path across the bridge and you can drive across it as well.

The bridge design was first developed by Brunel, the same Brunel who designed the luxury cruiselliner. The bridge opened in 1864. 

Note that it's about a 45-minute walk from the center of Bristol to the bridge. I took an Uber and then walked back to my hotel which was 50 minutes downhill.

However you choose to arrive and depart the area, you really can not leave Bristol without seeing the bridge.

Day trip to Bath

A day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath is a must. It’s also one of the easiest places to visit by train.

From Bristol Meades station it’s only a 15-minute train ride. Once you arrive in Bath you are a few minutes walk from all the top attractions. 

Spend a day exploring this gorgeous Georgian city with ancient Roman roots.

The famous Roman Baths is the best place to discover the ancient origins of this sublime spa town.

All within a stone's throw of each other you’ll find Bath Abbey, the Jane Austen Museum, the Pulteney Bridge, the Royal Crescent, and the Circus. Take breaks for coffee or tea and soak up the Victorian atmosphere.

Bath is one of the best places to visit in the West country.

Visit Cheddar Gorge

Another good day trip is Cheddar Gorge, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Located about an hour from Bristol Center, you can go caving, hiking, biking, and rock climbing. It’s the only gorge in the UK.

And if you love being outside, consider taking the two-hour trip to explore outdoor activities near London or discover Cornish hidden gems .

If you have the time, the three-hour trip to the Isle of Wight would be spectacular.

Where to stay

The Leonardo Hotel Bristol Glassfields , which opened in 2021, is within a ten-minute walk of the Bristol Meads train station, convenient for visitors traveling by train from London. 

The 197-room hotel is also an easy walk to the harbor, Castle Hill, and shopping district.

The hotel is low energy/green and features contemporary rooms with sustainable materials.

Rainwater is recycled and lights are activated by sensors. This is an affordable hotel for families, groups, and singles. 

For something completely different and very Bristol, stay at one of the rocket rooms at Brooks Guest House .

The rocket rooms are airstream caravans on the rooftop of the hotel offering a quirky way to stay and some of the best views of Bristol.

Additionally, you’ll be right next to St Nicolas market in the heart of the city. Brooks does offer more traditional accommodations at ground level and a delicious breakfast each morning.

With so much to do, the vibrant city of Bristol makes an entertaining weekend getaway. Why not check out

Let us know if you discover more fun things to do in Bristol so we can check them out.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Clifton Suspension Bridge, the arts, hot air balloons, and its rich maritime history are some of the top things that Bristol is famous for.

You can easily get around Bristol using the train, even taking day trips to Bath and Stonehenge.

Yes, Bristol is generally safe, but as in any city, be careful to be aware of your surroundings and keep to well-lit areas.

Tips for Visiting Bristol

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as the city is a bit spread out.

You'll find a lot of walking routes, but Bristol is also the UK's first cycling city. You'll find plenty of cycling paths that are traffic-free. Voi Scooters are also a fun option.

Taxis are reliable if you'd rather go that route.

All the museums are free, so take advantage of Bristol's generosity and visit them!

This article was written by Penny Sadler in partnership with Visit Bristol. A freelance writer and wine communicator residing in the Lone Star State, Her glass is always full, preferably of something white and bubbly. She writes for Inside Hook, Cheese Professor, and other outlets.

You can follow Penny on her travel blog, Adventures of a Carry-on . 

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Tours from bristol - explore the west country and wales.

The West Country and the South of Wales are home to many treasures, incredible history, and more than enough photo opportunities. And touring from Bristol can be your starting destination. But so many people never make it past London when touring England , and that's a real shame.

While the unique, vibrant flare of the city has much to offer its guests, once you step outside of its walls you begin to see the United Kingdom in all its glory. Combining a tour to Bath and Somerset , a mere 30-minute drive away, marvel in Georgian architecture wonder, and tread over the neatly laid cobbled walkways.

Whether you like the arts and museums, or walking in the stunning countryside, our tours from Bristol have something for you to capture and take home to cherish. Experience the culture, lesser-known marvels, and the classic highlights for yourself when you join a small-group tour of England and Wales from Bristol.

Things to Do On A Tour from Bristol

On a trip from Bristol, learn about King Arthur and his links to the cliff top ruins of Tintagel Castle. Gaze upon the best nature has to offer in Dartmoor National Park. Tuck yourself away in one of the many bookstores in the world’s first book town, Hay-on-Wye in Wales. With so much to visit in Bristol and its surrounding, jump on one of our mini-coaches and see the south starting in Bristol.

Travel Responsibly from Bristol

In 2015, Bristol was the first British city to be named as a European Green Capital for all the sustainable work they continue to achieve. As an award-winning tour operator providing trips from Bristol, we want to help towards this, which is why we make it our mission to travel responsibly on our small mini-coaches.

Did You Know?

- The very first bungee jump took place from the Suspension Bridge in Bristol. - Bristol is home to the world’s largest hot air balloon manufacturer. - Easter eggs were invented here. Who do we send our thanks to?

Don’t Miss Out

- Visit the historic King Street; a hub of vibrant bars, delicious restaurants, and the heart of the theatrical district. - You can’t go wrong with an iconic shot of the Clifton Suspension Bridge . - Cabot Tower was built in the 1890s to celebrate Italian explorer John Cabot’s voyages from Bristol.

Self-Guided Banksy Walking Tour in Bristol: Where to See 10 Original Banksy Art

From the “Well-hung Lover” to “The Girl with the Pierced Eardrum”, this Banksy walking tour in Bristol takes you to all surviving Banksy art in his hometown.

As the hometown of world-famous street artist Banksy, no trip to Bristol would be complete without seeing some of his original work. Born in Bristol in 1974 and known for his thought-provoking street art, Banksy perfected his art and style on these streets. Luckily, you can still see some of his very early works scattered around the city.

I love the experience of exploring a city on foot and hunting for around for street art. This is something I’m used since I grew up in Melbourne which has loads of street art . While for most people this street art and Bristol history tour is enough to see a few of his more centrepieces, my self-guided Banksy walking tour will take you to all of his surviving pieces in the city. A must-see for all Banksy enthusiasts. While I do recommend joining popular this tour I still suggest you use this guide to see more of Banksy’s work. This Banksy itinerary not only takes you to his more famous pieces, you’ll also see Banksy’s earlier and rare pieces which really highlight his development as an artist.

Here are 10 original Banksy artworks you can see around Bristol.

Map of self-guided Banksy walking tour in Bristol

Want to know where you’ll be going? Take a look at the detailed map below.

Tip: For a larger view of the map, click on the icon in the top right corner. 

Click on this interactive map and see where this itinerary will take you. I’ve created this map using Google Maps which you can save and use as you visit Bristol. Click on any pin for more information.

1. Well-hung Lover – Frogmore St

In order to create this piece, Banksy arranged for enclosed scaffolding to be placed up against the wall so he could work without being seen. A few days later, he ordered the scaffolding company to remove the scaffolding to reveal this remarkable piece.

What’s also impressive is the attention to detail. Notice how the window is in the same style and size as those on surrounding buildings. Bravo, Banksy. Bravo!

Located directly opposite Bristol City Council on Frogmore St, Bristol BS1, UK, United Kingdom.

2. You don’t need planning permission to build castles in the sky – Lower Lamb St

99 Lower Lamb St, Bristol BS1 5TL, United Kingdom

3. Paint Pot Angel – Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

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In 2009, Banksy held a hugely successful homecoming when under complete confidentiality, he took over Bristol Museum and Art Gallery for an exhibition called “Banksy versus Bristol”.

Banksy paid Bristol City Council £1 to hire the museum for his event which generated tens of millions of pounds for the local economy.  Record numbers turned out and queued for hours to see his work. One of those pieces was the Paint Pot Angel, which is now on permanent exhibition here. Although, when I visited, it was on loan in Denmark.

The statue depicts an angel with a pot of bright pink paint dripping down over the head of a traditional-looking sandstone angel.

Opening times

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Sunday 10am- 5pm. Closed Monday.

Located in the foyer of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1RL, United Kingdom.

4. The Mild, Mild West – The Canteen, Stokes Croft

Located in the Stokes Croft neighbourhood at Hamilton House in the smoking area next to The Canteen. Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY, United Kingdom

5. Take the Money and Run…and get the beers in! – Montpelier Health Centre

Located just off of Cheltenham Road in the car park of Montpelier Health Centre in Montpelier. 35 Bath Buildings, Bristol BS6 5PT, United Kingdom

6 and 7. Grim Reaper and Tesco Petrol Bomb – M Shed

With exposure to the elements, the artwork became increasingly damaged and his tag completely disappeared. A decision was made to cut out the Grim Reaper and place it on display at M Shed where it is on long-term loan.

To commemorate the riots, Banksy created a commemorative souvenir poster for £5. The proceeds from each sale going to a social enterprise, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC).

M Shed is open Tuesday-Sunday 10am – 5pm. Closed Monday.

The Grim Reaper is located on the first floor in M Shed above the cafe.

With the Grim Reaper behind you, head into the exhibition area. The Tesco Petrol Bomb poster can be found in a glass cabinet in the protest area to your right.

M Shed is located at Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN

8. The Girl with the Pierced Eardrum – Hanover Place

Located at the end of an alley just off Hanover Pl, Bristol BS1 6UT.

9. Rose Rat Trap – Thomas Street North

Located on Thomas Street North next to a blue gate behind the address 26 Fremantle Square, Bristol BS6 5TN, United Kingdom.

10. Blowpop Records – Cave St, Portland Square

Blowpop was a very cool club night and record label which was formed by Bristol DJ John Stapleton (aka Dr Jam). Banksy hand-stencilled the matador image onto the covers of the first 100 copies of a limited edition Blowpop release.

Located behind security fencing on Cave St, Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8RG, United Kingdom.

That’s it! Originally there were more Banksy pieces around the city, but all of them survived vandalism. If you visit Bristol and notice that one of these pieces is no longer in good condition, please let me know so that I can update this guide for others. For more tips about visiting Bristol, don’t miss my Bristol city guide.

For more information, visit the official Bristol tourism board website.

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Bristol Pride 2024 line-up is 'biggest ever' with massive 80s band headlining

Organisers say this year is the biggest line-up the festival has ever seen - all to mark the 15th anniversary

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Eighties legends The Human League are coming to Bristol to headline Bristol Pride Festival as it marks its 15th anniversary. The synth pop stars have 44 years in the business under their belts and are known for hits including Together in Electric Dreams, Love Action and Don't You Want Me - the biggest selling hit of 1981.

They will headline on Saturday, July 13 and promise to 'close the main stage in style' at the Downs , ahead of their Generations Tour across Europe later this year. To date, the Brit Award-winning band have released nine studio albums as well as EPs, remixes and greatest hits, earning six top 20 albums, 13 top 20 singles in the UK, and have sold more than 20 million records.

Alongside The Human League, organisers have released the rest of the main stage line-up, including dance star Georgia, 90s legend Rozalla, MantarayBryn, synth band CatBear, Basement Jaxx singer and Ronnie Scott's resident Vula Malinga, Sing Out Bristol, Swedish pop royalty Charlotte Perrelli, and BBC Project Ikon winner, Dylan and The Moon. Claire Richards from Steps and global icons Ladytron round out the line-up for 2024.

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Bristol Pride Day, which celebrates the city's LGBTQ+ community, remains a donation entry festival, with organisers aiming to ensure that it 'remains financially accessible for everyone who wants to attend Pride'. However, Supporter Wristbands for this year’s festival are already available online and are on sale from £9.

These support the event's future and also offer rewards like free bus travel for Pride Day, 50p off bar prices at the festival, quick festival access and discounts or freebies with onsite food traders. Bristol Pride Festival organisers have also revealed a new stage name. The Uplift Stage aims to showcase the diversity of music and performance in Bristol.

Teaming up with local event makers, Punka and Brizzle Boyz, acts on the stage include Bled, Luna Kali Kerensa and Bristol legends, The Menstrual Cramps. While acts like Laddie Gaga, Kurt Sovain, Oliver Assets, House of Xanarchy, Fluxx Wyldly and Small Willy Nelson aim to show just how exciting Bristol’s performance and cabaret scene truly is.

Bristol Pride has received a number of awards during its 15 years in the city, including 'Best Event' in the Bristol Pride Life Awards (2020, 2022 & 2023) and ‘Best Pride Organisation’ in this year's national Gaydio Awards. More than 46,000 people are expected to attend events across the two-week festival and on Pride Day this year. In 2023, the team welcomed a record-breaking 25,000 people to the parade march through the city centre - the event that kick starts Pride Day.

Today (Friday, April 26) sees the latest wave of acts released, with organisers having already announced the Cabaret Stage line-up with stage headliners Heidi n Closet and Pixie Polite from RuPaul’s Drag Race, along with over 20 other drag acts performing on the day. The event on The Downs will also be home to a bustling community area, home to over 60 community, social and support groups, dedicated youth and family areas and five performance stages including a circus tent, and dance performance stage.

Pride Night will see the events continue with the Official Bristol Pride afterparty at the O2 Academy Bristol which will be headlined by Glastonbury performers, the Confidence Man DJs. Daryn Carter MBE, director of programming and partnerships, said: “We are all so incredibly excited to announce The Human League as headliners for the festival this year. They are absolute legends and I'm so proud to have them join us for our biggest ever line-up for the festival as we mark our 15th Anniversary.

"Pride is as important now as it has ever been and we’ve got an amazing two weeks of events planned to help bring the community together to stand strong, to raise our collective voices and of course to make space to celebrate and share our collective resilience and joy.”

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24 hours in a Palace: Le Bristol Paris

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Ever since it first opened in 1925, Le Bristol Paris has retained its distinctive talent for distilling the essence of French lifestyle that has made it the first 5-star hotel in France to be awarded ‘Palace’ status.

10 am: Welcome to a well-guarded secret

The streets of Paris are buzzing with life in the fast lane. But the moment you cross the threshold of Le Bristol... the world changes. Who could imagine that behind the grand façades of 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré lies a beautiful and classically French garden? The moment the parasols unfold their fresh white blooms between the box hedges and floral parterres, you know that summer has returned...

11 am: Familiarisation tour

Before going to your room, you should take a little time to soak up the spirit of this very special place. A Palace? Yes! But with all the comforts of home. It was always the wish of its founder Hippolyte Jamet that Le Bristol Paris would offer his guests an elegant, modern and sophisticated hotel, but also, and more importantly, a place where they would feel valued, cosseted and protected. That wish has been fulfilled ever since, through successive expansion and refurbishment projects.

Midday: A room for everyone

Occupying the historic building known as the Matignon Wing or La Résidence, Le Bristol's 190 rooms and suites are all different. But in addition to their pure 18th century decorative style, they all have two things in common: generous amounts of space and daylight. That’s another reason why everyone feels good here!

1 pm: Lunch at Epicure

“I cook what I like to cook, what I like to eat and what I like to share” . The words are those of Éric Fréchon, the 4 Michelin starred Chef at Le Bristol Paris. Éric joined the hotel in 1998 to lead and coordinate every aspect of its culinary identity: the Epicure restaurant (3 Michelin stars since 2009), the 114 Faubourg brasserie (1 Michelin star since 2013) and the Café Antonia; even the bar and room service menus give a taste of his virtuoso cuisine.

3 pm: Float away in a bubble of wellbeing at the spa

It seems that all it takes is one session at the Le Bristol by La Prairie spa to become addicted to the infusion served with each treatment. A marriage of fresh ginger, honey and lemon, it creates an amazingly gentle warmth that envelops, soothes and revitalises just like the spa itself: 8 treatment rooms, some opening onto their own private terrace, and all with views of the courtyard garden. Is it all a dream? Thankfully, no!

5 pm: Sail high above the roofs of Paris

You have to ascend to the 6th floor to find it, and once you’re there, you’ll hardly believe your eyes! Flanked by two long glass walls, one of which opens onto the sunbathing terrace, and surrounded by solid teak decking, the Le Bristol swimming pool is like the bridge of an enormous luxury yacht of the 1920s. Two trompe-l’œil frescoes representing the bow and stern create a real impression of sailing in style, without taking your eyes off the roofs of Paris to starboard and the skies above the capital to port. Magical!

7 pm: Summit meeting

Le Bristol Paris is home to a very special guest that you may come across, perhaps on the concierge’s desk or the bar sofa, but wherever you come across him, you’ll be struck by his impeccable distinction. Fa-Raon, the famous Birman cat and Palace mascot, has his own private apartment here... Although they may not aspire to this exalted level of pampering, cats and dogs are welcome to accompany their masters here.

10 pm: A bar to take you through the night

It's one of the legendary bars of the French capital, a glamorous and intimate refuge whose bold and elegant eclecticism of style gives it the appeal of a cabinet of curiosities. The cocktails here are as famous as the ambience, which is totally unique even through to the sound colours crafted by the DJs behind the stunning mirrored mixing desk.

9 am: Gourmet breakfast

Is breakfast your favourite meal? For those who love the first meal of the day, crusty baguettes, golden croissants, soft, fluffy brioches and melting pains au chocolat are all on the menu. Every pastry and every kind of bread served in the restaurant of this Palace is handmade right here in the Le Bristol Paris bakery. Pure delight!

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