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Some of the free entry places in England that you can
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English Family Entry Attractions, Heritage Sites, Events,
Museums, Galleries. Listed by county. Free things to do with Kids
Avon and Bristol - South West England
There are 6 free entry listings in Avon
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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 -
MAP
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 New Room (John Wesley's Chapel), 36 The Horsefair,
Bristol BS1 3JE
The New Room in Bristol is the oldest Methodist Chapel in the world (originally
built in 1739) and the cradle of the early Methodist movement. It was built and
used by John Wesley and the early Methodists as a meeting and preaching place
and the centre for helping and educating the needy members of the community.
The chapel itself is on the ground floor (where there is also a shop) and
is accessible from either the Broadmead or Horsefair courtyards. Upstairs, are
the Preachers’ Rooms where the museum is located. This contains
a unique collection of papers and artifacts and tells the story of John and Charles
Wesley and their life and work in Bristol.
The New Room is open - Monday to Saturday - 10.00 to 16.00 - FREE ENTRY TO
THE CHAPEL, MUSEUM & SHOP - MAP
Visitors are always welcome at The New Room; The New Room receives thousands
every year from all over the world! As well as the chapel, there are Preacher’s
rooms upstairs which accommodate the museum. There is also a shop which stocks
a range of items relating to John & Charles Wesley and the New Room.
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
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