Guided walking tours in Fishponds, Bristol

Saturday 30th May at 10.30am

If you're looking for interesting things to do outdoors in Bristol, this can go to the top of your list this spring! We also have a brilliant free option to take a self-guided tour of the grounds. Keep reading to find out more.

Join a guided walking tour in Fishponds, Bristol with experienced local guide Anwyl Cooper-Willis.

Discover the history of Bristol Lunatic Asylum (1861)

Originally built as Bristol Lunatic Asylum in 1861, these spacious grounds were created to aid mental health and wellbeing. Satisfy your curiosity by unearthing the rich history hidden within the walls of the old hospital, which later became known as Glenside Hospital.

In a pre-medication era the only options available to manage mental illness were lifestyle interventions such as a good quality diet, plenty of exercise and a meaningful occupation, followed by adequate sleep. The extensive Glenside site was developed to provide an uplifting and spacious environment, both indoors and out.

Whether you have personal or family connections with the hospital, or are simply looking for a unique day out in Bristol this May, our Fishponds walking tours offer something truly different.

What’s included with your ticket

The walking tour will last approximately 60 minutes. Please allow a little longer for a leisurely stroll with time to chat and take photos. The walk is on flat ground, and easy terrain. A mixture of paths and grass.

Tickets to the walk also grant you a annual pass for 12 months of visits to Glenside Hospital Museum of mental health care, you're welcome to explore for as long as you like on the day (we're open 10am-4pm).

Location & Parking in Fishponds (BS16 1DD)

On Saturdays we offer free parking outside the museum, in the small car park (subject to availability of spaces).

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