Bristol History Trip – UK
Bristol: Ports, People and Protest
“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.
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
