Carly – Glenside Hospital Museum

June 11, 2025

Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour, Sat 13th Sept

Join us for an autumn edition of our bestselling guided walking tour. Explore the historic grounds of this former purpose-built psychiatric institution, later known as Glenside Hospital. Tour lasts approx. 60 minutes and include an annual pass to our museum.

June 9, 2025

Open exhibition: What brings me joy

One aspect of maintaining mental fitness is to participate in activities that bring joy. With this exhibition we would like to celebrate creativity as well as entertain our visitors. We welcome artists who would like to use our collection for inspiration, but this is not a requirement. The exhibition is in a church so it is not a traditional space. Submissions close Weds 20th August, visit this page for full info on how to apply.

June 4, 2025

Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour, Sat 26th July

On Saturday 26th July at 11am, join our experienced guide Anwyl Cooper-Willis for a fascinating guided walking tour unlocking a secret side of Bristol. Explore the historic grounds of this former psychiatric institution, later known as Glenside Hospital. A limited number of tickets are available for this event. Booking required.

April 1, 2025

Exploring Glenside: 31st May 2025

On Saturday 31st May join us for the perfect opportunity to explore the stunning historic grounds surrounding Glenside Hospital Museum with our experienced volunteer and guide Anwyl Cooper-Willis. Take a photo during the tour and tag either our Facebook or Instagram account to be in with a chance to win a Tea in the Turret experience for up to 4 people!

March 28, 2025

James Cowles Prichard of the Red Lodge by Margaret M. Crump

March 21, 2025

Drawings by Denis Reed

March 17, 2025

Exhibition: I Am Worthy

This new exhibition brings together voices from the past and present to reflect on how self-injury has been seen, experienced and understood. Inspired by characters from early modern plays and shaped by real life experiences today, I Am Worthy invites you into a shared space of empathy, challenge and reflection.