Bristol History Trip – UK

Bristol: Ports, People and Protest

From the transatlantic slave trade to 21st century activism, Bristol helps students explore tough histories and their modern echoes.

Key Stage 3   GCSE   A-level

M Shed Museum: Learn about Bristol’s economic growth and social change.

Transatlantic Slave Trade Trail: Map the city’s links to the slave economy.

Colston Statue Site Study: Reflect on protest, memory and public history.

Bristol’s rich history as a major port city offers students a deep understanding of Britain’s maritime past.

Exploring the historic harbour reveals its central role in trade and the transatlantic slave trade, providing important lessons on economic development and social history. The city’s museums and historic buildings make Bristol a powerful place to study Britain’s industrial and cultural heritage.

Ships, Sugar and Statues

Bristol brings difficult history into sharp focus. It’s local and global — a place where students can trace the profits and protests that shaped modern Britain. Accessible, challenging and discussion-rich.

EExplore British colonial links and their lasting effects
Discuss contested history and public memory
Build source analysis skills through site interpretation

Slave Trade Walking Tour

Slave Trade Walking Tour: Identify buildings tied to the trade.

Colston Statue Site Study

Colston Statue Site Study: Analyse how history is presented and protested.

Dockside Mapping Task

Dockside Mapping Task: Track goods, people and legacy.

M Shed Workshop

M Shed Workshop: Handle artefacts and source material.

Local Voices Audio Walk

Local Voices Audio Walk: Hear multiple perspectives on the city’s story.

Harbour Museum Visit

Harbour Museum Visit: Link Bristol’s trade to its wealth.

Afternoon Debate

Afternoon Debate: Discuss how cities should remember the past.

Start planning your trip now…

What’s included in our packages?

Fully bespoke tour & itinerary tailoring to your preferences

All travel Provsions (UK transfers, Flights, Internationasl transfers).

Half board accommodation (+packed lunches where applicable)

Experienced in-field tour coordinator (Dedicated to your party only)

All ticketing to itinerary options (Where applicable)

Ottimi online services (Parent/ student tour webpage)

Full evening activities programme

One point of contact throughout

Fully-inclusive packages

In-field service like no other

Impeccable service

Every tour bespoke

Independent & Family-run

Unbeatable packages

Fully protected