BRING ON BRISTOL’S BIGGEST BOLDEST FREE FESTIVAL EXPLORE THE CITY 7-10 SEPTEMBER 2017 WWW.BRISTOLDOORSOPENDAY.ORG.UK
PRODUCED BY WELCOME PLANNING YOUR VISIT Welcome to Bristol’s annual celebration of This year our expanded festival takes place over four days, across all areas of the city. architecture, history and culture. Explore fascinating Not everything is available every day but there are a wide variety of venues and activities buildings, join guided tours, listen to inspiring talks, to choose from, whether you want to spend a morning browsing or plan a weekend and enjoy a range of creative events and activities, expedition. Please take some time to read the brochure, note the various opening times, completely free of charge. review any safety restrictions, and check which venues require pre-booking. Bristol Doors Open Days is supported by Historic England and National Lottery players through the BOOKING TICKETS Heritage Lottery Fund. It is presented in association Many of our venues are available to drop in, but for some you will need to book in advance. with Heritage Open Days, England’s largest heritage To book free tickets for venues that require pre-booking please go to our website. We are festival, which attracts over 3 million visitors unable to take bookings by telephone or email. Help with accessing the internet is available nationwide. Since 2014 Bristol Doors Open Days has from your local library, Tourist Information Centre or the Architecture Centre during gallery been co-ordinated by the Architecture Centre, an opening hours. independent charitable organisation that inspires, Ticket link: www.bristoldoorsopenday.org.uk informs and involves people in shaping better buildings and places. FAMILIES In 2016, together with an army of volunteers, we grew We encourage all families to get out and explore the city and take part in a packed the festival from one to two days and welcomed programme of creative activities for all ages to enjoy. Look out for special activities, use the 50,000 visits to 83 venues, over a third of which were poetry prompts in the back of this brochure, and take plenty of photos to show us what you new. discover. Upload using #BristolDOD and you may even win a prize.
Since then, our year round Opening Doors to Heritage Please note: for safety reasons, some venues have age or height restrictions. Full details of these are on our website. programme has supported community groups to prepare a warm welcome for visitors. Don’t miss the family activities spilling out from All Hallows Church, Easton (72) and the performances celebrating the rich musical heritage of Shirehampton Public Hall (95). We GETTING ABOUT AND LOOKING AROUND hope these, and similar activities, will inspire many more suburban groups to show off their communities. Walking is the best way to see the city, and each venue is listed with a postcode to aid navigation. Also, see our Walks, Talks and Tours listings. The 2017 Bristol Doors Open Days programme includes more than 120 events, encompassing almost If you want a faster hop between venues, hire a bike, take a bus or hail a ferry. Many of our every ward in the city. Whatever your interest, we hope travel partners have special offers available. Check online for discounts. that you find something to spark your curiosity. www.firstgroup.com www.bristolferry.com www.yobike.co.uk Dr Anna Farthing Producer To plan your journey, visit www.travelwest.info
Use hashtag #BristolDOD to share your photographs with other visitors via social media ICON KEY and to enter our Photography Competition. Prizes will be awarded to the best shots. Wheelchair access Sign language interpretation Activities for families Accessible Toilet Assistance dogs welcome Baby changing facilities @BristolDOD Disabled parking Refreshments Pram friendly @BristolDOD Hearing Loop Toilet Charges for extra activities
@BristolDOD2017 For more information about accessibility at each venue visit www.bristoldoorsopenday.org.uk/venues WHAT’S NEW IN 2017?
“ A GOOD CITY IS LIKE A GOOD PARTY - PEOPLE STAY LONGER THAN BRISTOL DOORS OPEN DAYS REALLY NECESSARY, BECAUSE THEY ARE ENJOYING THEMSELVES.” No other free festival involves the entire metropolis quite like Bristol Doors Open Use hashtag - JAN GEHL Days. This year the twenty-third annual #BristolDOD to share festival champions openness, inclusivity your poetry and and access for everyone. ABOUT US photographs. Prizes PUTTING BODIES IN SPACE will be awarded to the It’s impossible to go through a single day • Encourage people to get involved in The 2017 programme entices visitors to best entries. without encountering architecture. The shaping their neighbourhoods through think about how the built environment built environment is entwined with every community participation work interacts with the human body and all of facet of our lives – from our work to our our senses at different times of day. homes to our hobbies and social lives. • Make the case for high quality design through design support programming We invite people to touch, smell and listen as well as look afresh at many of the The Architecture Centre’s mission is @BristolDOD to encourage an understanding and • Celebrate architecture and its role in places that perhaps they think they know. enjoyment of architecture, and to our lives through public exhibitions, From seeing the sun rise over the city to champion better buildings and places learning activities and events. @BristolDOD for everyone. We are delighted to bring smelling the plants in a sensory garden, you Bristol Doors Open Days, celebrating Join us watching archive film projected in situ our city’s iconic and unknown spaces. Each year thousands of people, like or hearing how sound interacts with @BristolDOD2017 yourselves, are given the opportunity architecture, we hope that Bristolians What we do to learn about their built environment and visitors will be able to experience this For over twenty years the Centre has through Bristol Doors Open Days. Like fascinating city as never before. worked across the South West with a all our free of charge programmes, passion to engage people in design and our initiatives are only made possible place-making. Bristol Doors Open Days through the generosity of our supporters. ARCHITECTURE IS AN ART FORM is just one part of the year-round work of If you share our passion for celebrating We hope that you will be inspired to share your experiences through creative writing the Architecture Centre. We also: high quality design become a year-round (see poetry competition p 43), through photography (see photo competition p2) or by member of the Architecture Centre. sketching your surroundings, just as Garth England did. • Inspire the next generation of place- www.architecturecentre.org.uk/ makers by working with children, support-us/ young people and families THE CITY AWAITS.
VISIT THE CENTRE FOLLOW US MURDERED WITH STRAIGHT LINES: DRAWINGS OF BRISTOL BY GARTH ENGLAND The Architecture Centre, 16 Narrow Quay, Architecture Centre until 8 October 2017 facebook.com/ArchitectureCentre Bristol, BS1 4QA Garth England was born in 1935 and lived most of his life in South Bristol working @ArchCentre Gallery opening times: (during exhibitions) as a milkman. His remarkable collection of drawings – made with pencil, crayon Wednesday - Friday 11:00-17:00 Sign up to our newsletter online for and ruler – were mainly drawn from memory during his later years. The drawings Saturday & Sunday 12:00-17:00 event and activity updates present a remarkable record of not only Garth’s life but of the buildings, places and people that surrounded him in Bristol and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to see these meticulous drawings on display, kindly on loan from Bristol Archives. www.architecturecentre.org.uk Exhibition supported by Bristol City Council.
4 5 VENUES THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY WHERE & WHEN BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER AM PM AM PM # NAME PAGE 5PM 5PM 5PM 5PM Bristol Doors Open Days 2017 coincides with the national Heritage Open Days Royal West of England 21 13 programme and takes place over four days. Academy 22 The Ken Stradling Collection 13 BOOK On Thursday and Friday you will find sunrise starters, daytime talks, and inspiring University of Bristol Theatre 23 14 ideas after twilight, all of which are new additions for this year. On Saturday and Collection Sunday many firm favourite venues will be open for drop-in visits, offering a new 24 Red Lodge Museum 14 range of family activities. Weekend explorers are also encouraged to check out the The Wigwam - Bristol 25 14 fascinating offers among Bristol’s diverse suburban neighbourhoods. Savages 26 Colston Hall 14 BOOK BOOK If you are unsure where to start, drop in to the Architecture Centre for advice, 27 Saint Stephen’s Church 14 BOOK and while you are there, visit our current exhibition of Garth England’s drawings, 28 Bristol Harbour Hotel 14 extended by popular demand. 29 St Nicholas Market 16 BOOK Please check individual listings for specific opening times. 30 Christ Church 16 Palestine Museum & Cultural 31 16 Centre 32 St John on the Wall 16 The Emmanuel Meeting 33 16 VENUES THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY House BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER 34 The Island 16 # NAME PAGE AM PM AM PM 5PM 5PM 5PM 5PM Old Police Headquarters / 35 17 BOOK 1 The Architecture Centre 10 YMCA Bristol Hostel BOOK BOOK The New Room (John Wesley’s 2 Canopy & Stars at Crane 29 10 36 17 Chapel) 3 M Shed 10 Premier Inn Bristol City 37 17 4 Light Vessel 55 10 Centre Haymarket 5 Redcliffe Caves 11 St James Priory Church and 38 17 6 Benjamin Perry Boathouse 11 Church House Bristol Medical Simulation 7 St Mary Redcliffe Church 11 39 17 BOOK Centre 8 Historic England Office 11 BOOK 40 Colstons Almshouse Chapel 17 9 Radisson Blu Hotel Bristol 11 BOOK 41 Charles Wesley’s House 18 10 Bristol Energy Hub 11 42 Jamaica Street Artists (JSA) 18 11 Bristol Cathedral 12 43 Hamilton House 18 12 Bristol City Hall 12 44 Julian Trust Nightshelter 18 13 The Vestibules: City Hall 12 St. Pauls Church 45 18 14 Triodos Bank 12 (Circomedia) One25 Drop In and Van 15 Jacobs Wells Baths 12 46 19 Outreach 16 The Georgian House Museum 12 Observatory at Archfield 47 19 17 Averys Wine Cellar 13 BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK House Nursery 18 Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 13 Broadcasting House, 48 19 BOOK The Great Hall and 1532 Whiteladies Road 19 Performing Arts Centre 13 Everyman Bristol (former 49 19 (Bristol Grammar School) Whiteladies Picture House) 20 Bristol School of Art 13 50 All Saints Church, Clifton 19 51 Merchants’ Hall 19
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BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM # NAME PAGE 5PM 5PM 5PM 5PM # NAME PAGE 5PM 5PM 5PM 5PM Portland Centre for 52 20 89 Blaise Community Garden 32 Integrative Medicine 90 Blaise Castle House Museum 32 53 Clifton Suspension Bridge 20 91 Blaise Castle 32 54 Clifton Rocks Railway 20 Avonmouth Asphalt Plant, 92 34 BOOK 55 Brunel’s Other Bridge 20 John Wainwright & Co Ltd BOOK BOOK BOOK Thrive Renewables Wind 56 Bristol Archives 20 93 34 BOOK 57 Bristol Adventure Sea Cadets 20 Farm Open Day Avonmouth Bristol Sewage Treatment 94 34 58 Underfall Yard 21 Works 59 The Old Stable Block 21 95 Shirehampton Public Hall 34 60 Spike Island 21 96 Kings Weston House 34 61 Puppet Place 21 97 Kings Weston Roman Villa 35 BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK 62 Brunel’s SS Great Britain 21 98 Penny Brohn UK 35 63 The Robinson Building 21 99 Ashton Gatehouse 35 BOOK BOOK 64 Windmill Hill City Farm 26 100 Zion Community Space 35 BOOK BOOK Bristol Waste Company Depot 65 26 BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK 101 The Bottle Yard Studios 35 BOOK & Transfer Station BOOK Bristol Temple Meads Station 102 Filwood Green Business Park 35 66 26 BOOK The Malago Greenway Berry - Tunnels Tour 103 36 67 Brunel’s Engine Shed 26 BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK Maze Bedminster Quaker Meeting St Thomas the Martyr’s 104 36 68 26 BOOK BOOK BOOK House Church 105 Bristol Vintage Bus Group 36 69 St Philip and St Jacob Church 28 St. Luke’s the Evangelist 106 36 70 SPACE 28 Brislington 71 The Trinity Centre 28 Bristol Blue Glass (The 107 37 72 All Hallows Church 28 Original Bristol Blue Glass) 73 Dawkins Ales 28 BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK 108 Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust 37 BOOK 74 Glenside Hospital Museum 28 75 UWE - Glenside 29 76 Feed Bristol 29 WALKS, TALKS & TOURS 77 The Old Library, Eastville 29 A Film Screenings 38 78 Sakya Buddhist Centre 29 B Romancing The Gibbet Walk 38 BOOK BOOK 79 212 Eco House 29 C Vintage Buses Tour 38 The Golden Hill Community BOOK BOOK 80 29 BOOK D Georgian Walk 38 Garden E Medieval Walk 38 BOOK BOOK BOOK 81 Redland Chapel 30 F Easton Faith Walk 39 BOOK BOOK 82 Redland Parish Church halls 30 G Balloon Debate 39 PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT - WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER AT 6:30PM University of Bristol Botanic 83 30 BOOK Garden H Bristol Colour Capital Talk 39 84 Elsie Briggs House 30 I Bristol Port Tour 39 BOOK BOOK 85 Holy Trinity Church Tower 30 BOOK BOOK J Sound & Silence Talk 39 86 Henleaze Swimming Club 30 BOOK BOOK BOOK K Transformers Walk 39 BOOK Southmead Hospital, Brunel 87 31 BOOK Building Bristol & Avon Family History 88 31 Society 8 9 DROP DROP 5 REDCLIFFE CAVES IN 6 BENJAMIN PERRY IN VENUES Phoenix Wharf, Redcliffe, Bristol, BOATHOUSE BS1 6SW (Closest) Phoenix Wharf, Off Guinea Street, BS1 6TJ Check out which doors, hatches and Delve into Bristol’s spooky underbelly and explore the caves on a self-guided tour. Navigate a Trace the rich history of this characterful gates are opening this September! complex network of 15th to 18th century tunnels building on the old Bristol Docks. See historical excavated for red sandstone to make glass. Be photographs of how this versatile space has Full venue information is listed warned – there’s no lighting in the caves so you’ll been used for maritime storage and hired out for below. Refer to the Festival Map to need a torch and some sturdy shoes. events and activities for community groups. locate your venue. For up to date venue information and changes to the programme, please visit www. bristoldoorsopneday.org.uk SATURDAY SATURDAY 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM
DROP MUST DROP MUST IN BOOK IN BOOK 1 THE ARCHITECTURE 2 CANOPY & STARS 7 ST MARY REDCLIFFE 8 HISTORIC ENGLAND CENTRE AT CRANE 29 CHURCH OFFICE 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA Bristol Harbourside, BS1 4RW 12 Colston Parade, Bristol, BS1 6RA 29 Queen Square, BS1 4ND Home and central hub for the Doors Open Days Learn how glamping experts Sawday’s Canopy & Experience the splendour of this Gothic Catch a rare glimpse inside one of Queen Square’s Festival, come inside to find out more about our Stars have transformed this iconic harbourside masterpiece, a site of worship for over 800 years. original 18th century townhouses, once home to year round programme of events, exhibitions and crane structure into a treehouse. Experience the Discover the church’s links to poet Thomas wealthy merchants. Take a guided tour after office family activities and our volunteer’s favourites. sights and scents of nature right in the heart Chatterton, hear musical performances and hours of the key historic rooms in this Grade II* Explore the current exhibition in the ground floor of the urban landscape. Meet at the base of the explore unique works of art from medieval times listed building and learn how its warehouse layout gallery Murdered with Straight Lines: Drawings of structure on the hour to experience the sights, to the modern day. Visit the DOD website for made it suitable for converting to a sailor’s home. Bristol by Garth England. smells and sounds of the great outdoors, indoors, details of bookable events and tours on Saturday. Building conversion by Niall Phillips (1996). as you look out over the harbour’s twinkling lights and the city buzzing below. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 3 - 10PM 6 - 10AM 10 - 4PM 5 - 8PM
DROP DROP MUST DROP IN IN BOOK IN 3 M SHED 4 LIGHT VESSEL 55 9 RADISSON BLU HOTEL 10 BRISTOL ENERGY HUB Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS3 5LG (AKA JOHN SEBASTIAN) Broad Quay, Bristol 5-6, 1 Canon’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5UH All aboard! Take a steam railway trip from here to John Sebastian Quay, Bathurst Basin, Be our guest and take in the stunning sunrise How much ‘pedal power’ does it take to light the SS Great Britain. Go on a behind the scenes Bristol, BS1 6SG from this iconic 18-storey hotel. Bristol’s first a bulb? Drop in to the Bristol Energy Hub for tour of M Shed (designed by LAB Architects) to see skyscraper featured in ‘Bristol’s 100 Best family-friendly crafts and activities. Meet some of Jump on board to explore a lesser known piece the ground-floor store, where you can find a mock- Buildings and was originally enjoyed only by the local organisations, community groups and of Bristol’s maritime history. Explore a unique up flight-deck of Concorde, a Bristol lorry and the workers at Bristol and West bank. Book for this charities the company work with and learn about wooden light ship that helped to secure safe ever-popular 1955 Bailey caravan. unique experience, and if you wish, buy breakfast their mission to be a force for social good. passage around our shores. Find out about to extend the occasion. lighthouses, explore the ship’s inner workings, ring your own ship’s bell and learn to tie pirate knots!
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DROP DROP MUST DROP 11 BRISTOL CATHEDRAL IN 12 BRISTOL CITY HALL IN 17 AVERYS WINE CELLAR BOOK 18 BRISTOL MUSEUM & IN
College Green, BS1 5TJ College Green, BS1 5TR 9 Culver Street, Bristol, BS1 5DL ART GALLERY Experience the sounds and silence of Bristol Feast your senses on the sights and smells of the Queen’s Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL Experience the grandeur of Bristol’s seat of Cathedral. Take a guided tour of this fascinating wine cellars. Explore the red brick vaults where local government. Pass through the ceremonial building and its impressive tower. Catch a rare wines were blended and bottled and discover how Explore a treasure house of Egyptian mummies, entrance overlooking the moat and explore the glimpse of the Cathedral’s treasures and try the the Averys have been pioneers of the trade since art, dinosaurs and nature in a fantastic setting. historic first floor including the Lord Mayor’s family friendly picture trail. Enjoy the Cathedral 1793. Sample two wines on the free ticketed tour Take a behind the scenes tour of collection stores room. Look out for the names of famous Choir at Friday’s Evensong. See Sound & Silence and chat to the resident experts. Check out the and conservation laboratories. Book on the day at Bristolians, written on the walls in gold leaf. Talk details for more about the history of choral website for details of both free visits and paid the museum’s Welcome Desk. Architect: Vincent Harris. music. wine tastings. Architects: Frank William Wills and John Bertram Wills (extension).
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DROP DROP DROP DROP IN IN IN IN 13 THE VESTIBULES: 14 TRIODOS BANK 19 THE GREAT HALL AND 20 BRISTOL SCHOOL CITY HALL Deanery Road, BS1 5AS 1532 PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF ART Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1PX City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR Take a guided tour and discover the careful (BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL) planning and ecological research that shaped University Road, BS8 1SR Meet the staff and students of this rare 19th Step into City Hall’s former entrances (off Park this building (designed by Alec French Architects), century purpose-built art school designed by Street and Deanery Road) to discover pop-up home to Triodos bank since 2012. Learn how Step back in time to Victorian England as you enter Underwood and Hirst. Explore the studios and exhibitions by Synecdoche, a Bristol-based art the building’s design was developed to reflect the magnificent gothic schoolroom with a 56ft take part in drawing and printmaking workshops community. Meet the artists and see their work in the company’s aims: innovation, excellence, high hammer-beam roof. Browse headmasters’ suitable for all ages. Families are very welcome. progress. Open 10am – 5pm during the week. sustainability and entrepreneurship. portraits and war memorials and check out the brand new 1532 Performing Arts Centre with its 245 seat theatre, sprung floor dance studio, and acoustically treated recital hall.
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DROP DROP DROP MUST IN IN IN BOOK 15 JACOBS WELLS BATHS 16 THE GEORGIAN HOUSE 21 ROYAL WEST OF 22 THE KEN STRADLING
Jacobs Wells Road, BS8 1DZ MUSEUM ENGLAND ACADEMY COLLECTION 7 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR The Design Study Centre, 48 Park Row, BS1 5LH Hit the dancefloor at this quirky arts centre. Take RWA, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1PX a tour to find out how these former public baths Step back in time to Georgian England and Discover a fascinating collection of 20th and 21st Go behind the scenes in the galleries. Take a peek (fed by local springs) are used today by the local discover what life was like above and below stairs. century decorative arts, prints and furniture in at an exhibition being set up, as the RWA install community. Look out for the decorative chimney Catch a glimpse of unusual features like the cold this characterful building. Drop in to the studio their Annual Open Exhibition (opening 1st October stacks (in the Victorian Revival style) and the plunge pool and explore eleven rooms (spread ceramics exhibition or book a tour of the upper 2017). Learn why this Grade 2* listed building is original pool tiles. Drop in for family activities and over four floors) and the newly opened garden. floors to see unique Bauhaus designs made in so special and be the first to hear about future workshops. Architect: William Paty. Bristol and wonderful views over the city. exhibitions and plans. Special tour at 3pm.
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12 13 DROP DROP 23 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL IN 24 RED LODGE MUSEUM IN THEATRE COLLECTION Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Vandyck Building, 21 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LY What secrets lie behind the bright red door? Designing for the city Experience 400 years of history in Bristol’s only Explore an early 20th century printing house, surviving 16th century banqueting lodge turned Alec French Architects is an award now home to the University of Bristol Theatre Victorian reform school for girls. See three of the winning Bristol based architectural Collection, one of the world’s largest archives of oldest rooms in Bristol, view the newly discovered British theatre and Live Art. Discover more about practice. Established in 1928, with a deep well and explore the Tudor garden. vast knowledge of the local area, we the building and the collection and view the latest Restoration (20th century): C.F. W. Dening. exhibition. Please note that only parts of the are proud to be involved in prominent building will be open. projects throughout the region Architect: Mowbray Aston Green. including works at City Hall, SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitors Centre, and Bristol & Bath SATURDAY SATURDAY Science Park. 10 - 4PM 11 - 4PM Our work continues on the popular Wapping Wharf development transforming this once derelict area DROP MUST IN BOOK into a successful residential area 25 THE WIGWAM - 26 COLSTON HALL and vibrant food hub with a strong BRISTOL SAVAGES Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR community ethos. Current work continues our commitment to the Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Don’t miss this chance to see the main hall, and tour historic features backstage and in the cellars business, civic and cultural health of A rare opportunity to step inside the home of art before the major redevelopment begins (summer Bristol with projects such as the mixed and music society Bristol Savages. Browse the 2018). Book a free tour at www.colstonhall.org or use development at Redcliffe Wharf and unique collection of historic objects, pictures and call the box office on 0117 2034040. sketches and explore this quirky building, built the new National Brunel Museum at SS Architect: Foster and Wood (19th C), Levitt in 1920, inspired by Gloucestershire tithe barns. Bernstein Associates (21st C). Great Britain. Architect: C.F.W. Dening. WWW.ALECFRENCH.CO.UK
SATURDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM “AS A PRACTICE WE ARE LONG STANDING SUPPORTERS OF THE ARCHITECTURE CENTRE, MUST DROP DROP SUPPORTING THEIR WORK BOOK IN IN 27 SAINT STEPHEN’S 28 BRISTOL HARBOUR CHAMPIONING BETTER BUILDINGS CHURCH HOTEL AND PLACES FOR EVERYONE. 21 St Stephens Street, Bristol, BS1 1EQ 49-55 Corn Street, BS1 1HT THE ANNUAL BRISTOL DOORS Book to see the sunrise from the top of Saint Discover how two iconic bank structures have OPEN DAYS IN PARTICULAR Stephen’s 15th century tower on Thursday been transformed into a luxurious hotel and spa. morning, or take a later tour to try your hand at See how architect William Bruce Gingell was GIVES EVERYONE THE CHANCE TO bell ringing. Drop in on Saturday to discover how inspired by Sansovino’s 16th century venetian DISCOVER THE HISTORY & DESIGN ancient and modern features intertwine in this Library when designing the former Lloyds Bank beautiful 14th century church and sign up for a building. Unwind in the stylish contemporary bar OF BRISTOL’S BUILT ENVIRONMENT tower tour on the day. and try one of the daily-changing cocktails. OF WHICH WE ARE FORTUNATE TO WORK IN.” THURSDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY 6AM & 7:30AM 10 - 4PM 5 - 8PM NIGEL DYKE, DIRECTOR, ALEC FRENCH ARCHITECTS
14 15 MUST DROP MUST DROP 29 ST NICHOLAS MARKET BOOK 30 CHRIST CHURCH IN 35 YMCA HOSTEL BOOK 36 THE NEW ROOM (JOHN IN Corn Exchange, BS1 1JQ Broad Street, BS1 2EJ OLD POLICE HEADQUARTERS WESLEY’S CHAPEL) Book for a tour of the Grade I listed Corn Exchange Explore the Georgian features of this superb Bridewell Street, BS1 2QD 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE building designed by John Wood the Elder and still church designed by William Paty and built in 1792 used by traders today. Find hidden statues on the on a much older foundation. See the beautiful Look behind the oak panelled doors to see an Retrace the steps of 18th century Bristolians in upper floors and see its famous historical clock interior, hear the impressive pipe organ and listen exciting restoration project. Discover the colourful the oldest Methodist Chapel in the world. Discover with two minute hands! Descend into the dark out for an ancient peel of bells. history of this site, once home to a 13th century John Wesley’s social justice movement in our vaults beneath the market but be prepared for city gaol, a 20th century police headquarters and brand new museum and visitors’ centre. Visit our some creepy corners. soon to re-open as a new YMCA hostel (November museum’s interactive exhibits on the abolition of 2017). Look out for original features like the caged slavery, medicine in the 18th century, the music lift and the historic yard clock. Limited access of Charles Wesley. Free activities available in owing to construction work. the chapel will include making traditional 18th century lavender bags. Architect: George Tully.
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DROP DROP DROP DROP IN IN IN IN 31 PALESTINE MUSEUM & 32 ST JOHN ON THE WALL 37 PREMIER INN BRISTOL 38 ST JAMES PRIORY CULTURAL CENTRE Junction of Broad and Quay Street, Bristol, BS1 2EZ CITY CENTRE HAYMARKET CHURCH AND CHURCH HOUSE 27 Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2HG Explore this hidden church built into the old Haymarket Walk, Bristol, BS1 3LR Whitson Street, BS1 3NZ city wall and descend into the vaulted crypt, Learn about Palestinian culture and heritage at uncovering its history and the stories of those As the sun comes up, put yourself at the heart Step back in time as you enter this Norman this volunteer led museum. Explore the gallery who walked through its gate. Discover medieval of the action and see Bristol’s highpoints from church and Jacobean Church House – the and the vegetable garden on the roof terrace. Bristol with activities for all ages, including the building formerly known as Avon House. This oldest building in Bristol still in use. Explore an Watch cultural films and demonstrations of brass rubbings, arts and crafts and handling rare unique city centre view lays out the entire history exhibition on the church memorials and admire Dabka dancing and Palestinian cooking. Check objects. See archive film of St John’s conduit. of Bristol’s architecture from St James’s Priory to the historic fireplace and decorated plaster out the DOD website for more details. the latest developments. Breakfast available for ceiling. Conservation architect: Ferguson Mann purchase. Architects.
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DROP DROP MUST DROP IN IN BOOK IN 33 THE EMMANUEL 34 THE ISLAND 39 BRISTOL MEDICAL 40 COLSTONS ALMSHOUSE MEETING HOUSE Old Bridewell Police Station, Nelson Street, Bristol, SIMULATION CENTRE CHAPEL BS1 2LE Lewins Mead, BS1 2NN University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, St Michaels Hill, BS2 8DY Explore a former Edwardian police station, now Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8AE Take a trip through Bristolian history and learn home to one of the liveliest artist communities in Experience the beauty of a Baroque chapel nestled about the many uses of this site from medieval the South West. Tour the old police cells, meet the Experience how a medical simulation centre is run in the heart of Grade 1 listed almshouses (now run times, to the Blitz and right up to the present day. artists, view the latest exhibition and experience and discover how the manikins are made to look by the Society of Merchant Venturers to provide Discover the original features and hidden secrets industry talks and dance and circus taster realistic. Join in with an interactive scenario and sheltered accommodation). Look out for the of this elegant neo-classical buliding, once classes. see for yourself how this unique and extraordinary stained glass windows, the plaque inscribed to facility is used as tool in professional medical home to 19th century social reformers with free Architect: Ivor Jones and Percy Thomas. founder Edward Colston and the large clock in the activities for all ages. education. Ages 5+ steep gable.
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16 17 DROP DROP DROP DROP 41 CHARLES WESLEY’S IN 42 JAMAICA STREET IN 46 ONE25 DROP IN AND IN 47 OBSERVATORY AT IN HOUSE ARTISTS (JSA) VAN OUTREACH ARCHFIELD HOUSE NURSERY 4 Charles Street, Bristol, BS1 3NN 39 Jamaica Street, Bristol, BS2 8JP Grosvenor Centre, 138a Grosvenor Road, St Paul’s, 4 Archfield Road, Cotham, Bristol. BS6 6BE
BS2 8YA Delve into the world of Methodist hymn writer Expect artiness and creative chaos! Meet some Catch a breathtaking view of Bristol at the 360 Charles Wesley who penned such well-known of the 40 artists working in print, textiles, film Discover how One25 helps some of Bristol’s most degree observatory. Learn how a family run favourites as ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ in this and everything in between. Go behind the scenes vulnerable women. Take a guided tour of the private nursery expanded to gain this 19th century restored 18th century townhouse. A family home in this Grade II listed former carriageworks, now drop-in centre (a converted Providence Chapel) observatory, once owned by a wealthy merchant. from 1749 to 1771, this house gives you an insight providing affordable studio space for Bristol and life-saving outreach van. Treat yourself to Families can spot local landmarks at the largest into domestic living over 250 years ago, with the based artists. a homemade cake and see how the space has window, which is conveniently child height!
opportunity to try on traditional 18th Century style been set up to create a welcoming and relaxing costumes. atmosphere.
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 11 - 4PM 11 - 4PM 11 - 4PM 1 - 4PM 11 - 3PM 10 - 4PM 12 - 4PM 10 - 4PM DROP “ MUST DROP IN BOOK IN 43 HAMILTON HOUSE 48 BROADCASTING HOUSE, 49 EVERYMAN BRISTOL I’VE WORKED IN 29 QUEEN 80 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QY “ WHITELADIES ROAD Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2NS Visit Bristol’s largest creative hub. Explore this SQUARE FOR 10 YEARS Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road, BS8 2LR Pop in for a short archive film screening offering exciting conversion, once a derelict office building a sneak peek of Hollywood’s golden age. See the and now home to over 400 social, environmental BUT ONLY LEARNED OF Fancy yourself as a DJ or reporter? Grab some bar and lounge area of this Grade 2 listed building and cultural projects. Learn about the history of hands-on experience with expert advice from – Bristol’s oldest working, purpose-built cinema the building on a guided tour (tours run hourly, ITS ‘PAST LIFE’ AND THE BBC producers. Read the news on autocues and and how the building has been revamped and starting on the hour). explore the wild in a unique VR experience. Take reopened by the Everyman Group. Architects: PEOPLE WHO LIVED HERE a behind the scenes tour of the studios and head James Henry LaTrobe and Thomas Harry Weston to the BBC Bristol Wildlife Garden for some family (20th century), Jonathan Lees Architects (21st
WHEN WE STARTED fun. century). SATURDAY SUNDAY PLANNING OUR FIRST “ SATURDAY SATURDAY 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM DOORS OPEN EVENT 10 - 5PM 9:30AM
DROP “ DROP DROP DROP IN IN IN IN 44 JULIAN TRUST 45 ST. PAULS CHURCH 50 ALL SAINTS CHURCH, 51 MERCHANTS’ HALL NIGHTSHELTER (CIRCOMEDIA) CLIFTON The Promenade, BS8 3NH Little Bishop Street, St Paul’s, Bristol, BS2 9JF Portland Square, St. Pauls, BS2 8SJ Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3ED Discover the hall that is home to the Society of Merchant Venturers (SMV). Learn how this Take a tour of the nightshelter and find out how Roll up to the UK’s oldest Circus Academy, housed Visit one of England’s best modern churches and philanthropic organisation have been supporting the Julian Trust support homeless people and in a Grade I listed Church. Discover Bristol’s circus see how the full height John Piper windows create local communities for over 400 years. Find out rough sleepers. Entirely managed and run by links and try out your skills with Circomedia’s a spectacular interior of light and colour. Listen to more about the SMV’s current work in education, volunteers, they serve 60+ hot meals a night and professional tutors. Learn more about the family the fine ‘Walker’ organ, explore the ‘secret’ garden care for older people, charitable giving and social shelter 18 people, five nights a week. Treat yourself friendly activities celebrating arts and culture in and visit one of the country’s finest sacristies. enterprise. to a delicious homemade cake. St Pauls. Families can enjoy a discovery trail. Architect: Architect: Daniel Hague. Restoration: Philip Robert Potter (1967) incorporating remains from Hughes Associates. the blitzed original by GE Street.
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18 19 DROP DROP DROP DROP 52 PORTLAND CENTRE FOR IN 53 CLIFTON SUSPENSION IN 58 UNDERFALL YARD IN 59 THE OLD STABLE BLOCK IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE BRIDGE Cumberland Road, BS1 6XG Underfall Yard, Avon Crescent, BS1 6XQ 2 Portland Street, BS8 4AL Bridge Road, BS8 3PA Hear the heartbeat of Bristol as the pumps Built in 1882 to stable the Harbour Master’s run at this historic working yard. Explore a horses, as part of the dock’s engineer J.W. Discover the history of holistic and homeopathic Delve into the story of Brunel’s world famous unique collection of 19th century maintenance Girdlestone’s extension of Underfall Yard. View old medicine at this social enterprise. Get a rare bridge. Take a sneak peek down the shafts of the buildings and visit the Sluice Room to discover maps and learn about the site’s history. glimpse of artefacts from the Bristol Homeopathic Anchorage Pits to see the land saddles beneath why Bristol Harbour is floating. See machinery Hospital and watch demonstrations of yoga, the road surface. Browse the tools used for demonstrations and handle building materials mindfulness and craniosacral body work. Learn maintenance and learn how the bridge has been related to the site. from on-hand holistic medicine experts and protected from ice and snow throughout the years. Restoration: Alec French Architects. medical doctors about the services on offer.
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DROP DROP DROP DROP IN IN IN IN 54 CLIFTON ROCKS 55 BRUNEL’S OTHER 60 SPIKE ISLAND 61 PUPPET PLACE RAILWAY BRIDGE 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX Unit 18 Albion Dockside Estate, Hanover Place, BS1 6UT Sion Hill, BS8 4LD Cumberland Basin, under Plimsoll Bridge, BS1 6XL Get inspired at this vibrant, international centre for contemporary art and design. Learn how Get animated at the UK’s hub for puppetry and Peer down the steep tracks of the tunnelled Discover how Brunel’s wrought iron opening Caruso St John Architects helped to transform the animation in this converted dockside building. railway buried in the rocks of the Avon Gorge. Take bridge works and learn about the campaign building from a Brooke Bond tea packing factory. View work by resident artists in the rehearsal a guided tour of the top station and discover how to save it from collapse. This Grade II* listed Browse the latest exhibitions in the gallery and studio and explore the main fabrication studio this cabled railway, which ran between Clifton and structure is far older than the famous Suspension see the working spaces where artists, designers, – an Aladdin’s Cave of puppets in the making Hotwells (1893-1934) was converted for wartime Bridge and was designed in 1849 to carry traffic creative businesses and students develop their for stage and screen. Watch out for the weird use. Tours suitable for ages 7+. Limited access. over Brunel’s Lock in the Cumberland Basin. craft. scuttling robots! Drop in over the weekend and Engineer: Croydon Marks. look out for ticketed performances during the week.
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MUST DROP MUST DROP BOOK IN BOOK IN 56 BRISTOL ARCHIVES 57 BRISTOL ADVENTURE 62 BRUNEL’S SS GREAT 63 THE ROBINSON B Bond Warehouse, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN SEA CADETS BRITAIN BUILDING Travel through time on a behind-the-scenes Deal Cottages Cumberland Basin, BS1 6XL Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, Norfolk Place, Bristol, BS3 4AE tour of Bristol’s city archives. See a city age 1000 BS1 6TY years as you discover historic records ranging Try your hand at seamanship skills and boat Take a tour of this former Victorian factory, from medieval charters to modern photographs. handling. Find out about Bristol’s maritime past Book for a range of activities. Go aloft as the sun redeveloped into modern flats by O’LearyGoss Learn about the building’s history as a tobacco and join interactive demonstrations of the Sea comes up over the city, explore the dock office or Architects. View the dramatic circular atrium and warehouse and watch archive films of Bristol at Cadets’ work today. Explore this Grade 2 listed catch an exclusive preview of special objects due see original features like the cast and wrought the free exhibition. building in the heart of Bristol’s docks and to go on display in the new Being Brunel Museum iron structure and the striking red brick walls. discover where the harbourmaster used to live. in spring 2018. See website for full details of this Look out for the historic frieze with scenes of the exciting offer. printing process.
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63 24 25 “ MUST 64 WINDMILL HILL BOOK SO MANY COLLEAGUES CITY FARM Celebrating “WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN Philip Street, BS3 4EA Get closer to nature at this farm and community Bristol’s history OUR FIRST DOORS OPEN garden in the heart of the city. Find out more EVENT! PREPPING AND about the pigs, sheep, goats and poultry that live and future heritage on the farm and have a go at feeding the animals VOLUNTEERING WILL BE their breakfast on your way to school! Since our foundation in 1905 we have advocated for and
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of Bristol. Looking to the future, INTO A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE“ we celebrate high quality design AND PASSION. IT’LL BE in new developments and public GOOD CPD TOO. THURSDAY FRIDAY realm through work such as our 7:45 - 8:15AM 7:45 - 8:15AM Design Awards. This year Kevin McCloud presented awards to “ diverse schemes – Wapping Wharf, conservation at Underfall MUST MUST BOOK BOOK Yard, and innovative housing in 65 BRISTOL WASTE 66 BRISTOL TEMPLE Lawrence Hill and Brislington. COMPANY DEPOT & MEADS STATION - TUNNELS TOUR Alternatively we campaign for the TRANSFER STATION Bristol Temple Meads Station, Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF regeneration heritage assets in Bristol Waste Company, Albert Road, Bristol, BS2 0XS the city. We are taking the lead to Discover the hidden depths of Bristol’s past and Ever wondered where your rubbish goes? See the explore the network of tunnels underneath Temple find a community-based future depot in operation (Thursday and Friday), watch Meads Station, originally designed by I.K. Brunel. for the fire-damaged church of St recycling vehicles in action and discover how Catch a rare glimpse of the Air Raid Shelter and Michael’s on the Mount Without, valuable materials are separated and processed the original vaults used to service the station and we are again exploring (Saturday). Take a tour of the Transfer Station and trains – a unique insight into British railway on Sunday to see what it takes to clean Bristol’s history. Limited access. options for the future of Ashton streets. Check website for safety restrictions. Court Mansion. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY 12 - 1PM 12 - 1PM 10 - 3PM 10 - 3PM 10 - 4PM If you care about Bristol as much as we do, join us!
WWW.BRISTOLCIVICSOCIETY.ORG.UK MUST DROP MUST BOOK IN BOOK 67 BRUNEL’S 68 ST THOMAS THE “ BRISTOL CIVIC SOCIETY AND THE ENGINE SHED MARTYR’S CHURCH ARCHITECTURE CENTRE WORK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO RAISE Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH Thomas Lane, Bristol, BS1 6JG THE PROFILE OF GOOD DESIGN Drop in to see for yourself how local businesses Experience the sun rise over the city with are leading innovation in the digital world. Book a tower tour and bell ringing at St Thomas’ FOR THE CITY AND HELP WIDEN a talk or a tour to learn about the building’s - an elegant Georgian survivor in the heart THE CONVERSATION TO ALL. THE transformation from Brunel’s original station to a of Redcliffe. Explore this handsome 18th contemporary hub for innovation and technology. century church and see fine details designed CENTRE’S FESTIVAL, BRISTOL DOORS See website for times. by local architect and carver James Allen. OPEN DAYS, IS AN EXCELLENT
CHANCE FOR EVERYONE TO EXPLORE THE WONDERFUL HERITAGE SITES THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THIS CITY HAS TO OFFER.” 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 6:30 - 8AM 6:30 - 8AM 10 - 4PM SIMON BIRCH, CHAIR, BRISTOL CIVIC SOCIETY 26 27 DROP DROP DROP DROP 69 ST PHILIP AND IN 70 SPACE IN 75 UWE - GLENSIDE IN 76 FEED BRISTOL IN ST JACOB CHURCH SPACE, 6 West Street, Old Market, UWE Glenside Campus , Blackberry Hill, 181 Frenchay Park Rd, BS16 1HB Bristol, BS2 0BH Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 1DD St Philip and St Jacob Church, Tower Hill, Bristol, Go behind the scenes at this 6 acre community BS2 0ET Discover local artistic talent at this creative hub Discover how this Grade 2 listed, 19th century food growing and wildlife gardening hub. Discover and community space. Learn about the history of hospital has been transformed into a renowned how seeds are sourced and grown sustainably and Explore one of the oldest Christian sites in SPACE and uncover fascinating stories about Old centre for health care education. Learn about find out how edible mushrooms make it from the Bristol (c. 900AD), originally built by Robert Earl Market at an exhibition celebrating the diverse its history as a mental health hospital and the lab to restaurants. Take a tour (12pm-1.30pm) or of Gloucester. Enjoy an interactive presentation local area. Check out The Island’s latest space, ongoing refurbishment. See how historic areas stroll around the wildfower nursery during the day. about the building’s heritage and trace its history where the creative community can showcase work like the dining hall and cinema sit alongside state as you pass through a mixture of 11th, 13th, 15th and share ideas. of the art skills training suites. and 17th century art and architecture.
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DROP DROP DROP DROP IN IN IN IN 71 THE TRINITY CENTRE 72 ALL HALLOWS CHURCH 77 THE OLD LIBRARY, 78 SAKYA BUDDHIST Trinity Road, BS2 0NW All Hallow Road, Easton, BS5 0HH EASTVILLE CENTRE See how an historic landmark has become a Discover this Anglo-Catholic church, designed Muller Road, BS5 6XP 121 Sommerville Rd, St Andrews, Bristol, BS6 5BX cultural hub for the city, hosting around 250 by Sir George Oatley (famous for building the events for over 50,000 people a year. View the Bristol University’s Great Tower). Learn about Celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Old Library Discover more about Buddhism or simply reflect beautiful upstairs spaces and the stained-glass the site’s history as an iron church and find opening its doors to the public. Join the volunteer over a cup of tea. Experience the centre at its windows in the dramatic Fyfe Hall. Don’t miss the out the church’s ongoing connections with team for music, food and family games. Drop in quietest at the Earlybird Meditation (8am-9am, Graffiti Room’s exhibition on ‘Vice and Virtue’ in Zambia. Join family friendly activities and enjoy to learn more about this community centre, and ages 12+), learn about Buddhism and meditation Old Market. live performances and art exhibitions by local collect a free walk book. Follow the trail from the (10.30am-11.30am, ages 12+) and enjoy some creatives. See page 39 for details of the Easton back garden to the meadows of Purdown. storytelling (2pm and 3pm, accompanied children Architects: Thomas Rickman and Hutchinson. Faith Trail Walk which starts here. ages 5+). Later work by John Bevan and WV Gough.
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MUST DROP DROP MUST BOOK IN IN BOOK 73 DAWKINS ALES 74 GLENSIDE HOSPITAL 79 212 ECO HOUSE 80 THE GOLDEN HILL Unit 2 Lawnwood Industrial Units, Lawnwod Road, MUSEUM 1 Bishop Lane, BS7 8NU COMMUNITY GARDEN Easton, Bristol, BS5 0EF UWE Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Experience life in an organic, concrete free house End of Monk Rd, BS7 8NE Fancy a pint? Take a tour of this custom-built BS16 1DD and relax by the upcycled trellises in the sunny microbrewery and sample some Dawkins garden. Learn how this art venue and guesthouse Spice up your sandwiches with some freshly ales. Learn about the brewing process and the Discover the 130 year story of Bristol’s Psychiatric was designed and constructed by Red Kite Build picked edible flowers and foraged salads. Take a ingredients that create these distinctive Somerset and Learning Disability Hospital in the Victorian using sustainable materials including mud and tour of this fascinating site, including the straw beers. chapel of the former Lunatic Asylum. Curious straw walls, a living roof and recycled materials bale building and the edible forest. Picnic in the artefacts, photographs and artworks depict the from a Victorian warehouse. gardens and take a dip in the pond. Little ones care of patients. Follow the First World War quiz (and big kids) can try out their green fingers at the trail and seek out the Hidden Treasure stories. digging bed.
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Explore this 18th century parish church which Redland Green Road, BS6 6YE Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, c/o BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, BS34 7RG was originally the private chapel (built by BS10 5NB John Cossins) for Redland Court. Discover the Check out Redland’s new community hub in this Trace your family’s past at the meeting place for Victorian stained glass windows, the Thomas striking and sustainable building designed by Explore this award winning facility on a guided the Bristol and Avon Family History Society. Join Paty woodcarvings and the Michael Rysbrck O’Leary Goss. Explore the four versatile indoor tour (10am-3pm every hour). Learn about talks on family and local history topics and get sculptures. Enjoy tea and homemade cakes spaces and take a break in the specially designed its architectural design and watch medical advice on researching your family history from outside and see the interesting features being garden with a children’s play area. technology in action. Architect: BDP. specialist societies and related organisations. “ “ uncovered in the churchyard. “
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83 UNIVERSITY OF 84 ELSIE BRIGGS HOUSE I LOVE BEING A BRISTOL DODDER, AS AN ARCHITECTURE BRISTOL BOTANIC GARDEN 38 Church Road, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3EQ “STUDENT THIS KIND OF VOLUNTEERING“ REALLY BROADENS Stoke Park Road, Bristol, BS9 1JB Discover one of Bristol’s earliest domestic buildings - a 15th century medieval hall house. MY KNOWLEDGE OF BRISTOL. Feast your senses on the beautiful gardens and Look out for original Grade 2* listed features like glasshouses set against a striking Victorian the roof timbers, windows and fireplace. Unwind house. Discover rare native plants and a wealth in the beautiful cottage garden and experience the of exotic species like the giant Amazon water lily peaceful calm of this house of quiet prayer. and the sacred lotus collection. Take a guided tour (11am and 2.30pm), visit the latest exhibition and try the family friendly bee trail. Championing
THURSDAY SATURDAY Bristol’s built 10 - 4:30PM 10 - 4PM “environment Jelf is one of Bristol’s leading insurance brokers. We have over DROP MUST IN BOOK 75 years’ experience. 85 HOLY TRINITY 86 HENLEAZE CHURCH TOWER We deliver a wide range of services SWIMMING CLUB to clients including insurance, Church Road, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3EQ Lake Road, BS10 5HG healthcare and employee benefits. Visit the ancient Holy Trinity Church as it Discover a haven for freshwater swimming and And pride ourselves on the quality celebrates its 1300th anniversary. Discover angling. Book a guided tour of the lake, which is of the personal service we provide. the church’s fascinating history and climb the surrounded by trees and home to many birds and spiral stone staircase to the ancient tower for a aquatic plants. Test the waters at the Swim and Dedicated to excellence, Jelf is stunning view of the village and its surroundings. Sauna session, 9am to 11am – booking required Take a guided tower tour in the afternoon to watch and experienced, adult swimmers only. pleased to support Bristol Doors the bell ringers in action. ©
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30 31 BLAISE CASTLE ESTATE Proud of Bristol As an independent UK law firm This year Bristol Doors Open Days coincides with the fabulous revival of Goram that is headquartered in Bristol, Fair on Saturday 9th September. Join the family fun on the day or enjoy a quiet Burges Salmon has very close moment exploring Blaise Castle Estate. Discover the 19th century mansion (now links with a large number of the home to Blaise Castle House Museum), 400 acres of parkland and the folly castle, fascinating buildings of Bristol, as featured in Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. many of which are included in Bristol Doors Open Days 2017. All of our 750 people are based in Bristol, so this weekend is 89 BLAISE COMMUNITY GARDEN an excellent opportunity to join Henbury Road, Bristol, BS10 7QS in the celebration of Bristol’s Explore the Victorian walled garden, the beautiful meadow and the original greenhouses. Smell, pick and history, architecture and culture. taste a range of organic plants and flowers and watch the resident bees at work. On the Saturday, join family craft activities, browse the plant sale and take a break at the pop-up cafe. WWW.BURGES-SALMON.COM SATURDAY SUNDAY 10 - 6PM 10 - 6PM “ BRISTOL DOORS OPEN DAYS IS ALWAYS A GREAT EVENT 90 BLAISE CASTLE HOUSE MUSEUM AND PROVIDES A FANTASTIC Henbury Road, Bristol, BS10 7QS ONCE-A-YEAR CHANCE Join in the fun at Goram Fair, celebrating Bristol’s legendary giant! Explore the Blaise Castle House Museum TO LOOK BEHIND CLOSED and enjoy crafts and games in the grounds. Look out for the architectural treats including a thatched dairy and an amphitheatre set in stunning walled gardens. Open 10am – 6pm DOORS AND BE INSPIRED SATURDAY BY BRISTOL’S HIDDEN 10 - 6PM TREASURES. GIVEN OUR INVOLVEMENT WITH SO MANY EXCITING PROJECTS 91 BLAISE CASTLE ACROSS THE CITY, WE ARE Blaise Castle Estate, BS10 ONCE AGAIN PLEASED BE Discover this 18th century gothic style castle folly in the heart of Blaise’s woodland. Step inside to learn AN EVENT PARTNER.” about the ancient history of the site and the restoration work on the folly. Climb the spiral staircase to the castle roof for stunning views across Bristol and beyond. MARCUS HARLING, SATURDAY PARTNER, BURGES SALMON 10 - 6PM
YEAR-ROUND INFORMATION Blaise Castle House Museum is open this year from 1 April 2017 – 31 December 2017. It is closed Mondays – Wednesdays and opens Thursdays – Sundays 11am – 4pm. Please see the website for more details and exceptions to normal opening times: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/blaise-castle-house-museum. Blaise Castle House Museum is part of Bristol Museums.
32 33 MUST MUST DROP DROP 92 AVONMOUTH ASPHALT BOOK 93 THRIVE RENEWABLES BOOK 97 KINGS WESTON IN 98 PENNY BROHN UK IN PLANT, JOHN WAINWRIGHT WIND FARM OPEN DAY ROMAN VILLA Penny Brohn UK, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0HH & CO LTD AVONMOUTH Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, BS11 0LP Visit the National Centre for Penny Brohn UK and
Rockingham Park, Smoke Lane, Avonmouth, BS11 0YA Wessex Water’s waste water treatment plant, Explore a real home from Rome: see the only find out how the charity run services for people BS11 0YS Roman bath suite in Bristol, marvel at real mosaic Get an exclusive insight into the workings of this living with cancer. Take a tour (11am and 3pm) to floors and discover more about its sophisticated learn how the original Grade 2 listed building has innovative asphalt plant. Discover how green Discover how the Thrive turbines transform central heating! Quiz on-site archaeologists from technology fuels the manufacturing process wind into clean electricity to power our homes been refurbished and developed to become the the Bristol Museum, complete a mosaic puzzle only residential centre of its kind in the UK. and learn how asphalt is made and used. Climb and businesses. Children (and big kids) can get and handle real Roman artefacts. the plant tower for views of the Severn Estuary involved at the Explorer Dome. Step inside this
and the remains of a Second World War gun inflatable planetarium for interactive, hands-on emplacement. science shows about climate change, renewables and the Avonmouth turbines.
SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 10 - 3PM 10:30 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 11 - 3PM 11 - 3PM DROP “ DROP MUST IN IN BOOK 94 BRISTOL SEWAGE 99 ASHTON GATEHOUSE 100 ZION TREATMENT WORKS “WE’RE REALLY EXCITED Blackmoors Ln, Bower Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2JL COMMUNITY SPACE Kingsweston lane, Avonmouth, BS11 0YS Explore the newly refurbished Ashton Gatehouse, Bishopsworth Rd, Bedminster Down, BS13 7JW TO SEE OUR BUILDING originally designed by Henry Wood as an early 19th Do you dare to find out what happens to Bristol’s century entrance to Ashton Court. See how the Explore this methodist chapel turned community stinkiest sewage? Luckily, nose pegs aren’t THROUGH OTHERS’ EYES Gatehouse is now being used to promote heritage art space. Learn how the main hall and the needed on this fascinating tour for all ages (1.5 and community activities. View objects found mezzanine floor are used for a range of events hours, no booking required). Learn how stomach- - WHAT WILL THEY LIKE during the restoration and listen to oral histories and relax in the family friendly garden. Book a churning waste is treated and transformed into of the building. tour to see how the organ loft and the vestry room fertilisers and renewable energy. Discover how the have been converted into housing (Saturday and
city’s water is kept clean and safe. ABOUT IT? WHAT ARE THEIR Sunday, 11am and 2pm). MEMORIES? IS IT WHAT“ SATURDAY THEY EXPECTED? SATURDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 10 - 2PM 10 - 2PM
DROP “ DROP MUST MUST IN IN BOOK BOOK 95 SHIREHAMPTON 96 KINGS WESTON HOUSE 101 THE BOTTLE 102 FILWOOD GREEN PUBLIC HALL Kings Weston lane, BS11 0UR YARD STUDIOS BUSINESS PARK Shirehampton Public Hall, 32 Station Rd, Experience the grace and charm of this Grade I Whitchurch Lane, Bristol, BS14 0BH 1 Filwood Park Lane, Bristol, BS4 1ET Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9TX listed family home designed by John Vanburgh, the architect of Blenheim Palace. Explore the Go behind the scenes at the Studios that have Learn how the UK’s second highest performing Step back to 1904 as you enter this Grade 2 listed beautiful 18th century interior (including a hosted Sherlock, Wolf Hall, Trollied, The Crystal industrial building reaches ‘Outstanding’ building full of outstanding original features, stunning suspended staircase) and the lush Maze and Poldark. Tour the seven acre site (the environmental standards, tour the workshops, such as a working clock tower. Discover the main woodlands. Learn about the refurbishment and parts that aren’t confidential!) and see how a studios, meeting and office spaces where the hall with its original Edwardian seating and its view the proposals for the grounds on guided disused industrial space owned by Bristol City WorkHub supports small ‘green’ businesses and beautiful balcony overlooking the stage where tours. Council has been transformed into a vibrant see Knowle West Media Centre demonstrating Vaughan Williams’ ‘The Lark Ascending’ was first creative production hub. the latest digital manufacturing techniques. performed. Architect: Frederick Bligh Bond. Architect: Stride Treglown.
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34 35 DROP DROP DROP DROP MUST 103 THE MALAGO IN 104 BEDMINSTER QUAKER IN 107 BRISTOL BLUE GLASS IN 108 ARNOS VALE IN BOOK GREENWAY BERRY MAZE MEETING HOUSE (THE ORIGINAL BRISTOL CEMETERY TRUST Brixham Road Open Space, BS3 5LQ Wedmore Vale, BS3 5HX BLUE GLASS) Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EW
Lose yourself in the twisting paths of the Explore the wildlife haven surrounding the 357-359 Bath Road, Arnos Vale, BS4 3EW Drop in to enjoy the peace and quiet of this 45 Mock’a’maze! Get an exclusive preview of this Bedminster Quaker Meeting House. Stroll around acre haven. Discover beautiful carved memorials maze in the making and explore a full scale the garden to see the shrubs and flowers, then Watch awesome glass blowers at work in the from the Victorian era and learn about their bamboo model on the 856sqm site of the planned venture beyond into the orchard and the meadow. studio, put your questions to them at talks and symbolic hidden meanings on a guided tour. project. Try the treasure hunt and browse the Head to the woodland to hear the beautiful demonstrations and browse the shop for some Explore four listed buildings (including the cake sale (to help raise the final funds for the real birdsong and pop back to the Meeting House for handmade jewellery or a local souvenir. You might Anglican chapel and the mortuary crypt) and
maze). tea and cake. also choose to blow your own Bristol Blue Glass see contemporary sculptures in the landscaped Bauble (£15.00 today only) gardens. Bookable tour on Friday. Architect: Charles Underwood.
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WE CAN’T WAIT BUS GROUP COMMITMENT FROM VENUES AND VOLUNTEER EFFORT. EVERYONE INVOLVED “ Flowers Hill, BS4 1NH IS KEEN TO HEAR YOUR FEEDBACK. PLEASE HELP US BY RESPONDING TO TO WELCOME Admire a rally of treasured vintage buses and SURVEYS AND SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCES, THOUGHTS AND IDEAS. coaches. See vehicles in various stages of restoration as Bristol Vintage Bus Group open VISITORS AND HEAR the doors of their three sheds. Check www. bristolbusevents.co.uk for details of what, when
HOW ‘OUR’ OFFICE and where you can catch a free ride during Doors
Open Day. Rising to the FIGURES IN THEIR“ occasion, Bristol’s SATURDAY SUNDAY MEMORIES 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM structures revealed As an engineering firm, RISE are “ delighted to support high-quality and forward-thinking design with Bristol “ DROP IN Doors Open Days. We are passionate 106 ST. LUKE’S THE DOD MEANS WE about leaving a legacy through our EVANGELIST BRISLINGTON “ designs for future generations to Church Hill, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5AZ CAN WALK THE marvel at. Our Big Blue Motaman steel framed project in partnership with Discover this Grade II* listed parish church and its handsome tower (one of the “Brislington Group“ WALK - WE WANT Barefoot Architects is guaranteed to known for being small but strikingly detailed). revitalise the dated Bedminster parade. Take a tower tour to view the historic bells and TO ENTHUSE PEOPLE see bell ringers in action. Prayer stations and WWW.RISESTRUCTURES.COM children’s activities will also be available. ABOUT HISTORIC © RISE Structures
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PLACES, WHY NOT TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE ELEGANT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY “ DESIGNS WITHOUT COMPROMISE.” 2-6PM 10-2PM 11-3PM START WITH THE INGRID CHAUVET, DIRECTOR, ONE WE WORK IN? RISE STRUCTURES 36 “ 37 MUST MUST A F EASTON FAITH WALK BOOK G BALLOON DEBATE BOOK WALKS, Join us at Arnolfini to hear quick-witted and Explore four places of worship in East Bristol FILM SCREENINGS on this multi faith trail. Take a guided, circular ardent speakers champion their favourite walk. Tours last around 45 minutes and run from structures. Can they persuade you, the judges, TALKS & TOURS 10am to 2pm. For timetables, bookings and more which of Bristol’s buildings should be saved and Working with our friends at Bristol information, please email nicola.ferris@bristol. which demolished? This light-hearted ding-dong Join us for exclusive walks, talks Archives, our volunteer Graham gov.uk / [email protected] or is kindly sponsored by City & Country and chaired by Managing Director, Helen Moore. Help us raise and tours throughout the festival. call 0781506738. Starting at All Hallows Church, Staples has uncovered a number Easton. the pressure and launch our Bristol Doors Open Discover secrets stories from of vintage films shot in and Days festival in high style. Bristol’s past and experience around some of our Door’s Open PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT. PLEASE NOTE DATE & TIME. the diversity of the city today. Days venues. These rare gems, Hear fascinating insights from many from the silent era, will be THURSDAY WEDNESDAY historians, architects and screened in situ for the first time. 10 - 2PM 6:30PM creatives at these bespoke See the past come to life! ticketed events.
MUST DROP MUST MUST BOOK IN BOOK BOOK B ROMANCING C VINTAGE BUSES TOUR H BRISTOL COLOUR I BRISTOL PORT TOUR THE GIBBET WALK Canons Road, BS1 5LL CAPITAL TALK St Andrews House, Avonmouth, BS11 9DQ Take a coach tour of Royal Portbury and Return to the scene of a gruesome Bristolian Enjoy a nostalgic free ride on a vintage bus! Travel Colour me happy. Discover how Bristol’s colourful Avonmouth Docks, Britain’s most centrally located crime. Join a 1.5 hour perambulatory performance in style to some of the Doors Open Day venues houses are transforming the city. Join Stride deep sea port. Discover how Bristol’s port has to retrace the steps of an 18th century ship’s open on the Saturday and Sunday. Services will Treglown for a series of short talks and debates been a vital connection between England and the captain who kidnapped and murdered his own operate from Canons Way (by the entrance to with a range of speakers including architects, world since before Roman times and how this brother. Hear the gory details from the creators the @Bristol Underground Car Park, Milennium photographers and the creators of Bristol Colour proud shipping tradition continues today. of the GPS-triggered audio-app ‘The Lay of the Square) between 10am and 4pm both days. See Capital. Learn how the phenomenon started and Two Deadly Brothers’. Booking required. Talk led www.bristolbusevents.co.uk for details. what is next for Bristol and colour. Thursday by Prof. Steve Poole (UWE) & Ralph Hoyte. Meet 8.30am-10.30am, booking required. outside Arnolfini.
SATURDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 3PM 3PM 10 - 4PM 10 - 4PM 8:30 - 10:30AM 10:30AM & 2PM 10:30AM & 2PM
MUST MUST MUST MUST BOOK BOOK BOOK BOOK D GEORGIAN WALK E MEDIEVAL WALK J SOUND & SILENCE TALK K TRANSFORMERS WALK
Take a guided walking tour to hear stories of the Explore medieval Bristol with Peter Fleming, Experience the sounds and silence of Bristol Be guided around the former Bristol General people who lived and worshipped at St George’s. Professor of History at the University of the West Cathedral and learn more about church Hospital site and see the detailed design Explore Charlotte Street and Great George of England. Take a walking tour of the castle and acoustics. Hear live performances of medieval features incorporated into the new residential Street and discover the stories that inspired the the town walls and discover more about Bristol’s and Renaissance sacred music in a spectacular developments now known as The General and The interpretation space within the Crypt. "A street first golden age. 2 hour tours at 2pm, booking setting. Learn more about the experience of Iron Foundry. Hear directly from key designers and in our time" tours – Friday 2pm, Saturday, 10am required. Starting at St Peter’s Church ruins, making sound in a medieval building and the type decision makers from City & Country about how and 2pm. Please note: the building is closed for Castle Park. of music the monks of Bristol Cathedral might they transform challenging historical sites,, share construction work. Meet outside St George’s on have sung throughout the day. Talk led by Dr. Beth your thoughts and have your questions answered. steps. Williamson, University of Bristol.
FRIDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY 2PM 10AM & 2PM 2 - 4PM 2 - 4PM 2 - 4PM 6PM 10:30AM
38 39 Doing things SUPPORTERS differently The spaces where we live and work SUPPORTED BY impact our wellbeing. At Triodos Bristol Doors Open Days is part of the Architecture The Architecture Centre is Bank, we use money to create Centre’s Opening Doors to Heritage programme, funded by: positive social and environmental supported by: change, which means funding and using buildings that value both people and planet. Our UK head office on Deanery Road meets the same rigorous environmental standards as the EVENT SPONSORS organisations we finance, and our workspaces are designed to create a sense of community. As a global pioneer in sustainable banking—and advocate for sustainable buildings—we believe that money can be a powerful force for good design. EVENT SUPPORTERS WWW.TRIODOS.CO.UK
“ BRISTOL IS A HOTBED OF PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY, INCLUDING HOW WE MAXIMISE THE SOCIAL VALUE OF OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT. IN ASSOCIATION WITH MEDIA PARTNER BRISTOL DOORS OPEN DAYS IS A PREMIER SHOWCASE OF ALL THE INNOVATIVE WAYS WELLBEING AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS INTERACT. WE’RE Opening Doors to Heritage supporters: LOOKING FORWARD TO OPENING The Architecture Centre would like to thank the following bodies for their support of the Learning & OUR DOORS AND SHARING Participation strand of Opening Doors to Heritage: Bristol Buildings Preservation Trust, Drake Trust, Lalonde Trust, Morel Trust, Society of Merchant Venturers. OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THAT
Special Thanks VISION.” The Architecture Centre would like to thank the venues, volunteers, partners and sponsors for their BEVIS WATTS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, invaluable support and goodwill, without which Bristol Doors Open Days could not happen. TRIODOS BANK UK
40 41 FANTASTIC BUILDING EXPERIENCE - FAMILY ACTIVITY FOR FAMILIES Choose a building that you visit during the Bristol Doors Open Days festival. Can you describe the building in detail using all your senses? Think of three words to describe how your building: Here at Bristol Doors Open Days we love families and this year’s festival is bursting at the seams with family focussed activity, making it a fun way SMELLS LOOKS SOUNDS FEELS for all ages to explore the city. In 2017, (TOUCH/TEXTURE) Bristol Doors Open Days is encouraging venues and visitors to explore the city using all their senses. Why not try:
• Getting in the shoes of a reporter or DJ at the BBC or smelling the steam of the dockside railway outside M Shed Now choose three words to describe how the building makes you feel (emotions): • Listening to the echoes in the dark tunnels of Redcliffe Caves or trying your hand at circus skills at Circomedia
• Experiencing the colours, textures and atmosphere of Bristol’s oldest building (St James Priory) or exploring the views across the 45 acre haven of Arnos Vale Cemetery.
These and many more creative, Competition Time! We’re encouraging family members under 16 to inspiring and intriguing experiences are enter our BUILDING POETRY competition. Great prizes to be won! on offer throughout the festival, helping Use the words above to make a short poem about your building (younger to make it a diverse, multi-sensory children can ask a grown up to help with writing and spelling if needed). experience for all the family.
FIRST NAME: AGE:
MY POEM: ALL YEAR ROUND
• Join Bristol Doors Open Days again in October as we take part in the Bristol Family Arts Festival 2017: www.facebook.com/bristolfamilyarts
• Explore the city all year round using HOW TO ENTER: the Architecture Centre’s Bristol 1. Take a picture of your poem and share it with us via Twitter: @BristolDOD #BristolDOD Opening Doors website, trail and app: 2. Or email your poem to: [email protected] bristolopeningdoors.org 3. Or deliver/send your poem to: Bristol DOD Poetry Comp, The Architecture Centre, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA. (open: Wed – Fri 11-5pm, Sat/Sun – 12-5pm). • Get involved in the Bristol Doors Open Days for Schools in June 2018. Remember to include parent / guardian contact details with your entry.
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