Discover the Story of Bristol (Saturday): Medieval Origins

Our Monday walks are very popular, but, of course, lots of people can't make them.

AND SO, we will be repeating our series of Story of Bristol Tours on one Saturday a month:
March 2026 = Medieval Origins
April = Medieval Monasticism
May = Tudor Traders
June = Tumultuous Seventeenth century
July = Kingdown Vertical Suburb
August = Park Street and Brandon Hill
September = Clifton in the Eighteenth Century
October = Victorian Industry
November = Byzantine Bristol
December = The Great War
January 2027 = Bristol Blitz: When the City Burned
February = Modern Bristol: Post war Rebuild

The modern city of Bristol has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period when it was known as Brycgstow (the place by the bridge). After the Norman conquest of 1066 Bristol really took off as a port and trading centre. Just a little of the medieval city survives, but it is possible to trace its walls and major route ways in the layout of the modern city.

Throughout the Medieval period Bristol was the third largest city in England, and it was right at the heart of the national political story for centuries.

Bristol has been one of the country's largest, most economically and culturally significant cities for over eight hundred years. Come back to the medieval period with us and find out where it all began.

After our walks we always take coffee in a local cafe. Today we will be in St. Nicolas Market.

A set of historical research notes will be emailed out to walkers after our walk. This will allow you to hold on to what you have picked up from our exploration of Medieval Bristol.

A Walk in the Past is a friendly group where regulars and newcomers are always welcome. Our aim is to combine a good walk with pleasant company in historic landscapes.