Things to do in Bristol

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? Take your team of adventurers on a self-guided walking mission for the ultimate fun day out in Bristol! Click the markers on the map above, check out the sites listed below, or find a specific place using the search bar. Read on for a tantalising teaser of what’s to come… 

Treasure Trails are self-guided voyages into the unknown! Armed with a series of clues and a keen eye for a secret code, you’ll navigate your way around one of our Bristol Trails, hunting down the evidence as you go. Treasure Trails will delight the whole family, from 6 to 106 and even your energetic four-legged companion – you’ll cover a few miles on foot during your quest! From spy missions to detective mysteries, there’s a heap of challenges waiting to be solved, so put your best foot forward and take your pick - which Trail will catch your eye first?  

There’s so much to do around Bristol, and a Treasure Trail should be top of the list! Choose from six exciting Trails dotted around the historical city or explore them all. Bristol is a vibrant city with something for everyone; from lunch with a glorious harbourside view to delving into the city’s heritage and culture with a trip to a museum or art gallery…where will you begin your Bristol Trail journey? 

You could start in the West End with a budding detective mystery or if you have a cohort of sneaky spies, take them to the dizzy heights of Clifton Suspension Bridge, where you’ll need to search high and low for clues to crack the all-important deactivation code and save the bridge from disaster! If a walking treasure hunt is more your bag (of gold), head to Bristol Harbourside with your gang of shipmates and your best pirate lingo. There’s a hoard to be uncovered, and you arrr the treasure-seekers to find it! 

Unearth Bristol’s hidden gems with an awesome Treasure Trail and discover areas that you didn’t know existed! Enjoy quality time with your loved ones and the chance to take a step away from real life for a few hours. Pack some pit-stop snacks and your sense of adventure, and let’s get started!  

Find more of Bristol’s fantastic Treasure Trails in the list below. To find somewhere more specific to your location, scroll up to the top of the page for a map view, or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.