Bristol Guide · Beyond the guidebook

10 Hidden Gems in Bristol

Bristol rewards the curious traveller who wanders beyond the harbourside and discovers the quieter, stranger, more local side of the city.

No. 01
Blaise Castle Estate
Park · Henbury
A vast woodland estate with a folly that most tourists never find.
No. 02
The Georgian House Museum
Museum · City Centre
A perfectly preserved merchant townhouse telling Bristol's uncomfortable colonial history.
No. 03
St Andrew's Park
Park · Montpelier
A neighbourhood green beloved by locals for lazy Sunday afternoons.
No. 04
Cabot Tower
Historic Site · Brandon Hill
Climb the spiral stairs for one of Bristol's finest panoramic views.
No. 05
Arnos Vale Cemetery
Historic Site · Brislington
A hauntingly beautiful Victorian cemetery full of wildlife and quiet atmosphere.

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No. 06
M Shed
Museum · Harbourside
Bristol's own story told brilliantly, and entry is completely free.
No. 07
St Nicholas Market
Market · Old City
The beating heart of old Bristol, packed with traders and street food.
No. 08
The Suspension Bridge Viewpoint, Clifton Down
Viewpoint · Clifton
Walk past the bridge crowds for quieter gorge views further along.
No. 09
Stoke Park
Park · Stapleton
Rolling hills and a crumbling Dower House locals know and visitors skip.
No. 10
Red Lodge Museum
Museum · Park Row
A tiny Tudor gem hiding in plain sight near the city centre.
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