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37 Things to Do in Bristol (2026)

Discover hidden gems and things to do in Bristol you haven't done before. Dive into unique experiences with treasure hunts, escape rooms and walking tours.

The birthplace of notorious 17th-century pirate Blackbeard, and street artist Banksy, Bristol also has a labyrinthine network of caves beneath it that legend has it was once his hideout and much more besides...

Experiences in Bristol

Unique experiences to share with your partner, friends, family or colleagues. Immerse yourself in Bristol and discover it's secrets.

Insightful articles about Bristol

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Discover must visit places in Bristol

A curated list of cool, hidden and unusual things to do in Bristol. Explore unique places full history, intrigure and secrecy - dive in and explore some great hidden gems.

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  • Bristol review by Vic
    Vic - 5 / 5
    The Painted City

    This was a great to explore my home city of Bristol lots of fun had, learnt a few things and discovered some really cool pubs. Can’t wait to explore another city with this. -thank you!

  • Bristol review by FATSON
    FATSON - 5 / 5
    The Painted City

    This was a FATher and SON day out for my little boy’s 58th birthday. We had great fun following the clues and discovering some of Bristol’s history. Great team work, helped by a pub visit before and after, made for a very different day out. Would recommend to anyone.

  • Bristol review by Steckgers
    Steckgers - 5 / 5
    The Painted City

    An excellent day out in Bristol. The instructions for the treasure hunt were clear, the clues were challenging but not too difficult, the use of WhatsApp made the whole process really simple. Would strongly recommend.

  • Bristol review by Team Cawte
    Team Cawte - 5 / 5
    The Painted City

    We had an absolutely amazing day with a perfect balance of fun, exercise and challenge. A definite to recommend, thank you so much for the experience🩷

  • Bristol review by Thom Jones
    Thom Jones - 4 / 5
    The Painted City

    Brilliant day out with plenty of pub stops of our own choosing. A slight discrepancy with the date on clue 16 but with hints we solved it eventually. Looking forward to visiting Bath before Christmas & doing theirs.

  • Bristol review by SOTS Girls On Tour
    SOTS Girls On Tour - 5 / 5
    The Painted City

    Did the painted city tour of Bristol with a group of 6 friends from my 70s music group. We loved it , a really informative trail with lots of quirky clues that highlighted parts of Bristol we wouldn't have otherwise seen. Great fun doing the reconstructions especially the well hung lover ! The Hatchet Pub and Ah Toots also provided excellent stops along the way, I'd recommend these tour sas an introduction to any city.