Historic and Religious Sites

Explore Bristol’s architectural heritage through its diverse religious and civic landmarks. This collection spans from the 12th-century St James Priory, the city's oldest building, to the poignant ruins of St Peter’s and St Mary-le-Port in Castle Park, preserved as memorials to the 1940 Blitz. Highlights include the Gothic grandeur of St Mary Redcliffe, the unique civic-owned Lord Mayor’s Chapel, and John Wesley’s New Room, the world’s oldest Methodist chapel. Beyond churches, the list features the 18th-century Corn Exchange and the panoramic Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill.