History Events in Bristol

Check out happening history events all around Bristol, EN

Bristol Harbour Festival, Evening of Live Music, free entry

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:15 pm MV Balmoral

Bristol Harbour Festival, open day free entry

 Sat, 18 Jul at 12:00 pm MV Balmoral

Bristol Harbour Festival, open day free entry

 Sun, 19 Jul at 12:00 pm MV Balmoral

Sergio Leone Weekend

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:30 am Bristol Megascreen

Bristol Darkest Secrets: A Walking Ghost Tour

 Thu, 09 Apr Equestrian Statue of William III GBP 10 to 15

🎉 Bristol Harlequins RFC 100 Year Ball 🔵⚫️⚪️

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 am Bristol Harlequins RFC

The History of Folk Horror

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:45 pm 1532 Bristol GBP 14 to 32

The History of Rock- The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare

Bristol from the Bridge - geology walk

 Sat, 02 May at 02:30 pm Clifton Suspension Bridge GBP 12 to 22

The History of Greek Mythology: From Mount Olympus to modern mystery

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm Hen & Chicken GBP 15 to 34

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

 Thu, 02 Jul at 10:30 am King Street, BS1 4ED Bristol, United Kingdom

Haunted & Hidden Bristol Tour & Historic Pub stop

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm College Green , BS1 5TJ Bristol, United Kingdom

The History of Soul- Redgrave Theatre, Bristol

Sun, 28 Jun at 07:30 pm Redgrave Theatre

Bristol Radical History Festival 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am M Shed- Princes Wharf, Wapping road, Bristol

IWIRC South West & Wales - Wild Foods & History Walk, Stoke Park, Bristol

 Thu, 23 Apr at 10:00 am Stoke Park, Bristol GBP 17 to 28

Graveyard Bat Walk with Steve England!

 Mon, 20 Apr at 08:00 pm Greenbank Cemetery GBP 12

The History of Punk, Goth & Alternative Fashion

 Mon, 11 May at 07:00 pm Hen & Chicken GBP 11 to 34

Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) Open Day, Free Entry

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm MV Balmoral

Bristol Tv/ Film Locations Tour

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm The Avon Gorge

Open evening with live music Poor Old Dogs, Free Entry

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:15 pm MV Balmoral

Avon Gorge (Bristol) Cave/ Tunnel and Bunker Tour.

 Sat, 21 Mar The Avon Gorge GBP 17

Open day, Free entry

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm MV Balmoral

Highlights Tour of Bristol Cathedral

 Fri, 10 Apr at 11:00 am Bristol Cathedral GBP 4 to 7

Bristol Tv/Film Locations Tour

 Sun, 13 Sep at 02:00 pm Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

Liberal Arts Public Lecture - Queer Georgians with Dr Anthony Delaney

 Wed, 15 Apr at 05:00 pm Lecture Theatre 2, Arts Complex, University of Bristol Free

ZOUNDS! x UoB History Society Screening

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm The Hatchet Inn - JW Bassett Pub Free

Autumnal Bat Walk – Preparing for Winter at Horfield Common

 Fri, 04 Sep at 06:45 pm Horfield Common GBP 10

Snuff Mills River Walk - Guided evening stroll

 Tue, 05 May at 06:30 pm Snuff Mills Car Park GBP 8

Hidden Heroines of Clifton: an original historic walk

 Sun, 10 May at 10:30 am Birdcage Walk Free

Open Day, Free Entry

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm MV Balmoral

Bristol from the Bridge geology walk - wheelchair accessible

 Fri, 22 May at 10:30 am Clifton Suspension Bridge GBP 12 to 22

Bristol Tv/Film Locations Walking Tour

 Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

The History of Central Stoke Park Estate

 Fri, 10 Apr at 10:30 am The Hub Lockleaze Free

Walk on the Wild Side – Summer Wildlife at Horfield Common

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:30 am Horfield Common GBP 10

Celebrate The Carnation Revolution

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Port O’ Bristol Wine Bar Free

Bristol Tv/Film Locations Walking Tour

Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Avon Gorge Hotel Clifton Bristol

Fossils and Geology of the Frome

 Sun, 31 May at 10:30 am Snuff Mills Car Park GBP 8 to 14

Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour (includes museum entry)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:30 am Glenside Hospital Museum GBP 0 to 17

Telling Tales: Bringing Your Family History to Life

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:15 pm Bishopston Library GBP 5

Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour (includes museum entry)

 Sat, 30 May at 10:30 am Glenside Hospital Museum GBP 0 to 17

Lawrence Weston Book club presents....Hidden Gems: fascinating discoveries

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:30 pm Ambition House Free

Pianoforte - The Story of Mary Frost

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm Horfield Parish Church Hall GBP 15 to 18

Women in the music halls: resilient, independent & inspiring

 Thu, 21 May at 07:15 pm Bishopston Library GBP 5

Городские легенды и удивительные истории Бристоля

 Sun, 26 Apr College Green Free

Coins & Stamps Valuation Event - Hanham, Bristol - Wednesday 29th April 10am to 2pm

 Wed, 29 Apr at 10:00 am Auctioneum - Bristol & Bath Auctioneers

‘Education For All’ on a small island in the Global North

 Wed, 03 Jun at 01:00 pm This is a HYBRID EVENT: Join the event in person or by Zoom | Please find Zoom and room details at the end of your order confirmation email. Free

Becoming Benjamin Lay: A new documentary featuring Mark Povinelli

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:15 pm Bristol Central Quaker Meeting House Free

The History of Horfield Common

 Wed, 05 Aug at 06:30 pm Horfield Common GBP 10

Lawrence Weston Book Club presents..... Lucienne Boyce

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Ambition House Free

Archives at the Extremes: Dealing with Dispersal and Managing Mass

 Tue, 28 Apr at 03:00 pm Arts Complex, Room LR8 Free

Bristol Archives searchroom booking

 Tue, 20 Jul at 09:30 am Bristol Archives Free

Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum

 Sat, 29 Mar at 10:00 am Glenside Hospital Museum GBP 7 to 17

What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Glenside Hospital Museum GBP 6

Treasure Hunt Bristol - The Waterside Wander - 1½ - 3 hours

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 am St Peter's Church ,Castle Park GBP 24

The Curious Tale of the Creation

 Thu, 07 May Future Inn Bristol Cabot Circus Free

Bristol Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! Singe route or double for racing! :)

 Tue, 24 Oct at 10:00 am St Peter's Church GBP 20 to 70

Bristol Rock & Roll Walking Tour

 Sun, 14 May at 02:00 pm Park Row GBP 10

Highlights Tour of Bristol Cathedral

 Sat, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm Bristol Cathedral GBP 4 to 7