Bristol city tour
Join the Global Student Support Team for a fabulous sightseeing trip around Bristol city centre.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sat 13 September 2025
10:45 - 12:30 - Location
- Ka:Fei (blue shipping container), Colston Avenue, Further info
- Contact
- Global Student Support Team globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Get to know Bristol city centre on an informative and interactive walking tour led by a professional tour guide.
You’ll learn about Bristol culture, including the famous street art, and discover some of the amazing history of Bristol, making new friends along the way.
The tour is free but you’ll need to cover your own transport costs and any personal expenses. We recommend downloading the First Bus app before the event so you can buy your own bus ticket to the city centre. You can also pay on the bus using a contactless card.
Meeting points
- Frenchay Campus students: Join our Global Buddies, who will take you on the bus to the city centre. Meet outside P Block by the bench at 10:00.
- City centre: Meet the tour guide at Ka:Fei (blue shipping container), Colston Avenue, BS1 4ST at 10:45.
Look out for the Bristol Street Art Tour on Saturday 21 September, 11:00–12:30.
Registration and tickets
This tour is free but please book your place in advance.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
Ka:Fei (blue shipping container)
Colston Avenue
Bristol
BS1 4ST
UK
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