WHEN:

26/09/2026 15:00 – 17:00      

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Join the student life team for a unique adventure exploring the Bristol City Centre like never before!

This tour will take you on a journey through the secret spots and hidden gems of this vibrant city. Discover the untold stories and fascinating history behind Bristol's most intriguing locations. A fun informative introduction around many central Bristol locations including the Harbourside and Old City. Featuring fun facts & trivia from John Cabot to Banksy! Plus lots of good tips on places to visit for food and entertainment.

This event is a great introduction to Bristol for our arriving students.

WHERE TO FIND US:

The student life team will leave UWE Frenchay campus bus stop at 14.15

The tour starts at 15.00 and will head off from Bristol Cathedral main doors (BS1 5TJ - by College Green), you can meet the team there at 15.00.

HOW TO SIGN UP:

This is a FREE event, but you must register your place via Eventbrite here:                     Historical Bristol Walking Tour (Tickets will be available from 1st September at 10.00)

INCLUSIVITY:

The Student Life Team welcomes all students and all abilities/ disabilities, ages, religions, ethnicities, and genders into our spaces.

If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.

For more information about this event, please contact: studentlife@uwe.ac.uk 

Frenchay

Venue Information:
Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
Step-free access: Yes
Automatic doors: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: No
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes

Travel Information:

Cycle: Frenchay is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses. Getting to and from all UWE Bristol campuses

Walk: You can use the address The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY in Google maps to plan your walking route.

Bus: The First Bus app includes a journey planner and offers live bus times so you can check when your bus is due in real time.

Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.