Where to Go

The Nails

Corn Street, BS1

Four bronze tables are located outside the exchange on Corn Street, probably modeled after mobile tables which were taken to trade fairs and markets. Before the Corn Exchange was built in the 18th century, the tables — called nails — were located in the...

Church of St John the Baptist (St John on the Wall) and St John’s Gate

Broad St, , BS1 2EZ

Built into the original fabric of the old city wall on the site of an earlier 12th Century church, this is a Grade I listed unusual two storey church with the tower and steeple over St John's Gate and an 11th Century conduit system. The church is...

Centrespace Gallery and Studios, Leonard Lane

6 Leonard Lane , Centrespace Gallery and Studios, BS1 1EA

Independent exhibition space and home to about 30 artists. Located in one of Bristol’s most ancient hidden lanes.

Bristol Farmers’ and Producers’ Market

Corn St / Wine St, Bristol Farmers Market, BS1

Bristol Farmers’ and Producers’ Market is held every Wednesday, (from 7th June 2017) from 8:00am to 2:30pm. in Old City's Corn Street and Wine Street, around the historic four Nails on which Bristolians traditionally sealed their dealings. The award...

St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Street

St Nicholas Street , St Nicholas Church, BS 1

The present church is probably the fourth building on this site. It is very close to the original quayside on the Avon, which explains the dedication to St Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors. The crypt of the church, built in about 1400, still remains...

Christ Church

63 Broad St,/Wine Street, Christ Church , BS1 2EJ

Probably the third church on this site, with regular services; re-built after demolition in 1786 – but going back to Norman times. The brightly coloured Quarter Jacks or Quarter Boys are a survival from the original church. Every quarter hour the figures...

Bristol Crown Court, Small Street

Small Street , Bristol Crown Court, BS1 1DA

The present Crown Court opened in December 1993 on the site of Bristol's former main Post Office, retaining the overall style of the Post Office building. Currently it has ten courtrooms.

The Old Council House/Registry Office, Corn Street

Corn St, The Old Council House, BS1 1JG

Grade II listed building with many interesting features including a grand sweeping staircase.

St Stephen’s Church and Green,

St Stephen’s Street, St Stephen’s Church and Green, , BS1 1EQ

Grade I listed ancient parish church of the city built in the 13th century with a 15th century landmark tower. Today home to an active spiritual community.

The Guildhall, Small Street

Small Street , Bristol Guild Hall , BS1 2HG

The former Crown Court building, this Grade II listed building was built in the 1840s by Richard Shackleton Pope. The assize courts were attached to the rear.