
Historical Walk: 1831 Riots
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The Historical Walk: 1831 Riots will take place on 1 November 2026, with expert guides retelling the history of the tragic episode in Bristol. Volunteers will meet attendees at the M Shed information desk before the walk begins, pointing out sites of key interest and explaining their significance along the route. Standard tickets cost £8, while concessions are priced at £6, with walk-ins welcome if space is available.
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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Frequently asked questions
Historical Walk: 1831 Riots takes place on Sunday, 1 November 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.
The forecast for Historical Walk: 1831 Riots is Overcast · high 12°C, low 7°.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Princes Wharf can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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 will take place on 1 November 2026, with expert guides retelling the history of the tragic episode in Bristol. Volunteers will meet attendees at the M Shed information desk before the walk begins, pointing out sites of key interest and explaining their significance along the route. Standard tickets cost £8, while concessions are priced at £6, with walk-ins welcome if space is available.
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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.
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Hotels within walking distance of Princes Wharf. Searching near Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN; check-in Sunday, 1 November 2026.
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WherePrinces Wharf
Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Historical Walk: 1831 Riots?
Historical Walk: 1831 Riots takes place on Sunday, 1 November 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.
What will the weather be like at Historical Walk: 1831 Riots?
The forecast for Historical Walk: 1831 Riots is Overcast · high 12°C, low 7°.
Is there anywhere to stay near Historical Walk: 1831 Riots?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Princes Wharf can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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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chance of rain 2% · wind up to 16 km/h
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Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN
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