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Some of the free entry places in England that you can visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge

English Free Entry Attractions, Heritage Sites, Events,
Museums, Galleries. Listed by County.

Avon - South West England

There are 6 free entry listings in Avon

Map of the counties of England CLICK HERE

Avon County used to consist of the City of Bath and its environs together with an area of North-east Somerset. Avon County Council ceased to exist after 31st March 1996 when local government in the area was reorganised.

We have listings in this section for the City of Bath which may be repeated elsewhere in the directory.

Blaise Castle House Museum
Henbury Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QS

A Georgian mansion containing displays of life in Bristol

Blaise Castle House was built between 1796 and 1798 for John Harford, a wealthy local merchant and banker. Sections of the house were designed by the famous Regency architect John Nash. The grounds were originally laid out by Humphrey Repton, an equally famous landscape gardener.

The Museum now holds a great collection of exhibits from social history. Period costumes, Victorian toy room with model train collection, toy soldiers and dolls.

The parkland contain an adventure playground for children and tea room.

Open Apr to Oct only
Sat to Wed , 1000 - 1700 (closed Thurs and Fri)

Admission is free

Tel: 0117 903 9818 - Website

Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL

Art, history and the natural sciences

Open every day, 1000 - 1700

Admission is free

Tel: 0117 922 3571 - Website

Bristol Industrial Museum
Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RN

Bristol Industrial Museum is situated in the Floating Harbour, which contains over 700 exhibits relating to Bristol's industrial past.

The Transport gallery displays most forms of land transport with a particular Bristol twist. - The "Power To Fly" gallery contains the definitive collection of Bristol-made aero engines etc. - The story of the Port of Bristol: with models, paintings and objects. There views across the city and docks from a viewing balcony. - The Bristol and Transatlantic Slavery gallery tells the story of slavery and how Bristol profited from the trade. Follow the course of the trade between Britain, Africa and the Caribbean. - The Print & Pack gallery tells the story of one of Bristol's biggest industries with machinery and products. - The Museum's biggest exhibits are outside and brought to life at summer weekends. The Bristol-built Fairbairn steam crane, the Museum's two tugs and a fire-boat.

Open from Sat - Wed, 1000 - 1700, all year round

Admission is free

Tel: 0117 925 1470 - Website

The Georgian House
7 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR

A West India merchant's house of 1791, furnished in the style of the period

Open Apr to Oct only
Sat to Wed 1000 - 1700 (closed Thurs and Fri)

Admission is free

Tel: 0117 921 1362

King's Weston Roman Villa
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0LP

Open Apr to Oct only
Sat to Wed , 1000 - 1700 (closed Thurs and Fri)

Admission is free

Collect the key from Blaise Castle House Museum during opening hours

Tel: 0117 903 9818

The Red Lodge
Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ

Originally a Tudor house. Contains fine oak-paneled rooms

Open Apr to Oct only
Sat to Wed , 1000 - 1700 (closed Thurs and Fri)

Admission is free

Tel: 0117 921 1360

Bristol Link

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Every effort has been made to make sure that the information contained in this Directory is accurate. Do be aware, however, that conditions of entry etc. can change at short notice and that telephone numbers and personalities may change also.