Bristol Waterfront: Brunel to Banksy Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
Overview
A magical camera that reveals Bristol's hidden past. This self-guided puzzle walk takes you along the stunning waterfront, where every photo unlocks a piece of history you never knew existed.
Start at Clifton Suspension Bridge, where Brunel's genius towers above the Avon Gorge. Discover the clifftop railway that became the BBC's secret WWII studio, wind through Georgian crescents, and find Banksy's Girl with the Pierced Eardrum.
Solve puzzles at the SS Great Britain, explore Brunel's Victorian dockyard, and spot wildlife in a hidden nature reserve. Each stop weaves engineering, art, and rebellion across 200 years of Bristol history.
End at Llandoger Trow, Bristol's oldest pub and the real inspiration for Treasure Island. With 14 stops across 2-3 hours, this is the waterfront's most complete story, told through puzzles and a time-bending mystery.
Download the Questo app, start whenever you like, and explore Bristol's waterfront at your own pace.
What's Included
- Puzzles and hidden facts at Brunel, Banksy, and SS Great Britain landmarks
- Time-travel storyline featuring a magical camera that reveals Bristol's past
- Atmospheric finale at Llandoger Trow, the inspiration for Treasure Island
- Self-guided puzzle walk with 14 waterfront stops
- Clues and a map in the app to guide you from Clifton Bridge to the harbour
- Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)
Meeting Location
Sion Hill
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Llandoger Trow
Bristol BS1 4ER, UK
You will finish at Llandoger Trow .
What To Expect
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The Lookout Lectern
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
1 Sion Hill
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brunel Lock Car Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Underfall Yard Visitor Centre
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New Cut Coffee
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bristol Marina
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Banksy's The Girl With Pearl Earring
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brunel's SS Great Britain
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bristol Harbour Railway
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wapping Wharf
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Louisiana
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arnolfini Arts
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Llandoger Trow
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-107194P234
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