Bristol is a historic city packed full of culture and history - enough so that even the oldest of residents are likely to have missed every unique place within the city limits.
During its long and esteemed history, Bristol has always drawn curious visitors. Whether you are new to the area or are an old-timer, Bristol World has put together this list which we hope provides places you’ll want to spend a day or evening exploring.
From the old to the new, away from the usual sites and shopping centres, this list should lead you down rabbit holes and interesting turns with fascinating stories.
Whether you’re an urban explorer hoping to investigate the city’s long-lost nuclear bunker, built during the cold war, or looking to book a vintage cinema night just for two - here are 10 hidden gems to be found in Bristol:
9. Loco Klub
An atmospheric venue found beneath Temple Meads - the Loco Klub claims to be Bristol’s ‘home for alternative arts - rising from the ashes of the old social club and railway arches that stand on the site’. Here you can indulge in anything ranging from circus performances to opera and drum and bass nights. | Google
10. Brandon Hill Fort and civil war defences
To the north of Cabot Tower you can find fort defences created during the civil war when Bristol’s role as a port city made it strategically important to both Royalists and Parliamentarians. At the western end of the defences there was a fortified promontory, now known as Water Fort, which guarded the seaward entrance to the River Avon. Nowadays, a tree covered mound is all that is left of the fort built to defend Bristol during the civil war. | Bristol Archives