
Historical Walk: 1831 Riots
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The Historical Walk: 1831 Riots explores the Bristol riots of 1831 and takes place on 6 September 2026 at Princes Wharf in Bristol. The tour covers the events in the aftermath of the riots. Tickets cost between £6 and £8.
AboutThe riots that took place in Bristol in October 1831 were one of the most dramatic events in British history. In the immediate aftermath, the city was in tatters, with countless protesters either dead or dying and dozens of buildings in flames or fallen into heaps of rubble.The expert guides will vividly retell the history of this tragic episode, exploring some of the sites that played a prominent role in the unrest.TicketsStandard tickets £8Concessions £6Walk-ins welcome on the day if space is available.Additional informationVolunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. The majority of the tour is
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Historical Walk: 1831 Riots takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Historical Walk: 1831 Riots is held at Princes Wharf in Bristol (Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN).
Tickets for Historical Walk: 1831 Riots range from £6 to £8. Live prices and availability are shown on greatwestway.co.uk.
Tickets for Historical Walk: 1831 Riots can be booked via greatwestway.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Historical Walk: 1831 Riots explores the Bristol riots of 1831 and takes place on 6 September 2026 at Princes Wharf in Bristol. The tour covers the events in the aftermath of the riots. Tickets cost between £6 and £8.
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AboutThe riots that took place in Bristol in October 1831 were one of the most dramatic events in British history. In the immediate aftermath, the city was in tatters, with countless protesters either dead or dying and dozens of buildings in flames or fallen into heaps of rubble.The expert guides will vividly retell the history of this tragic episode, exploring some of the sites that played a prominent role in the unrest.TicketsStandard tickets £8Concessions £6Walk-ins welcome on the day if space is available.Additional informationVolunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. The majority of the tour is
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Historical Walk: 1831 Riots?
Historical Walk: 1831 Riots takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Where is Historical Walk: 1831 Riots taking place?
Historical Walk: 1831 Riots is held at Princes Wharf in Bristol (Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN).
How much are tickets for Historical Walk: 1831 Riots?
Tickets for Historical Walk: 1831 Riots range from £6 to £8. Live prices and availability are shown on greatwestway.co.uk.
How do I get tickets for Historical Walk: 1831 Riots?
Tickets for Historical Walk: 1831 Riots can be booked via greatwestway.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Date
Until Sunday, 6 September 2026
Weather
chance of rain 39% · wind up to 23 km/h
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