Itinerary
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Stop At: Millenium Square, Bristol England
Millennium Square is on a site known as Canon’s Marsh. This was originally marshy land found where the river Frome, flowing from the North-East, joined the Avon, flowing from the East. The land was drained and built on in the early 18th Century. Dive deep in all it's rich history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square, Harbourway, Bristol BS1 5LL, UK
The amphitheatre is popular with skateboarders and you may see some whilst you are here. This is one part of the city where skateboarders are able to ride, whereas in other places you will see anti-skateboarding architecture. Learn all about the historical past and the importance of this awesome place here!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pero's Bridge, St Augustine's Reach, Bristol Harbour, Bristol BS1 5UH England
Pero’s bridge opened in 1999 and was named in honour of an important local figure in Bristol. But who was this important figure? Why the Bridge has a pair of horn-shaped sculptures? Helen will answer all these questions and give you the whole story on her tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Cascade Steps, Anchor Rd, Bristol BS1 4XJ, UK
During the Middle Ages, a harbour was developed along the riverside at the confluence of the rivers Avon and Frome. This stood in the approximate location of the present-day fountains. Hear this awesome tale and some recommendations worth visiting around this beautiful area.
Stop At: College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ, UK
College Green is a popular area for people to congregate in the city. Here you will learn about an important Church (Abbey), some works of art of an extremely famous artist, another beautiful chapel and a museum. Tag along!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: King Street, King St, Bristol BS1, UK
In the past, King Street would have been a busy place, with the hustle and bustle of ship captains, traders and ship workers moving goods back and forth between boats and stores. Imagine these scenes while you hear Helen's awesome stories.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Queen Square, Bristol BS1, UK
Queen’s Square is a Georgian park surrounded by trees and cobbled streets. This area used to be marshland that was used for dumping rubbish and weaponry practice. Houses were built here from 1699, beginning with the south side of the square.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Welsh Back, Bristol BS1, UK
This would have been a busy area in the past and remains busy to this day. This area is a bustling hub in the evening, with bars and fine restaurants, some of which are on boats. But what about its unusual name? What does it say about it's history?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Castle Park, Castle Street, Bristol England
Castle Park is the site of the old castle and Bristol’s medieval settlement. Discover its bristling history with Helen.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bridge Quay, St Thomas the Martyr, Redcliff St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QP, UK
This stop has a good view of the Bristol Bridge, with St Peter’s, St Nicholas’ and St Mary Le Port churches in the background. The Bristol Bridge is believed to have been the place where the settlement of Bristol began. Relax, watch and listen to Helen's stories here.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Mary Redcliffe Church, Parish Office 12 Colston Parade Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6RA England
This part of the city is called Redcliffe. The church that you see today is not the original; the church from Henry I’s time fell into disrepair and was rebuilt in the 14th century.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Redcliffe Caves, Redcliffe Hill, Bristol England
Redcliffe is named after the bright red Triassic sandstone rocks that can be seen from where you’re standing. Houses along Redcliffe Wharf are built above a cave system leading all the way back to St Mary Redcliffe church.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Bathurst Basin, Bristol BS1, UK
Bathurst Basin lost its water supply as the New Cut was dug out in 1809. The Ostrich pub (at the entrance to the basin) was built around 1745. It would once have been used by sailors, dock workers and merchants.
Stop At: Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN, UK
Almost all of the city docks are now closed to cargo ships. The docks are therefore very different today from their very busy trading times of the past. If you look closely enough, you will find lots of evidence of what the city docks were like.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Matthew of Bristol, Princes Wharf, Bristol BS1 4RN, UK
The Matthew of Bristol is a replica of the original Matthew that John Cabot sailed to the Americas in 1497. This surprisingly small replica ship sailed across the Atlantic to Canada in 1997 to mark the 500th anniversary of Cabot’s journey.
Stop At: M Shed, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN England
The M Shed is free to enter museum about Bristol. It is one of the few parts of the harbourside to retain all of its original features and is well worth a visit if you have time.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wapping Wharf, Bristol BS1, UK
Wapping Wharf was formerly used for shipbuilding and repair. This location wasn’t always as pleasant as it is today. In the 1800s, Bristol Docks would have been packed with boats loading and unloading their goods.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Brunel's SS Great Britain, Gas Ferry Road Great Western Dockyard, Bristol BS1 6TY England
The SS Great Britain was built on this dock. Built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it was the largest ever and the first ship to be constructed using iron. When the ship was launched in 1843, it was said to be ‘the greatest experiment since the creation’.