
Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum
Sat 3 Oct · 12:30
Glenside Hospital Museum
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Tea in the Turret event occurs on 3 October 2026 at 12:30 at Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol. Guests can climb a secret spiral staircase to enjoy tea and cake in a cosy balcony room with an aerial view of the museum. The ticket price is £16.96.
Climb the secret spiral staircase for a cup of tea and cake in this uniquely cosy balcony room with an aerial view of our museum
We invite you to relax while enjoying a cup of tea and a slice of cake in this quirky little secret space, alongside a visit to our museum of mental health care.
Tea in the Turret slots are 90 minutes long and the tickets are priced per person, with a maximum capacity of 4 in the room.
Your booking includes a complimentary visit to our museum of mental health care.
Please use the "add on" option to add up to 4 guests.
Your booking is a private party.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your booking time to allow us to check you in at our reception desk.
If you have specific dietary requirements please let us know at least 7 days ahead of your booking by dropping us an email (https://glensidemuseum.org.uk/contact/). Given adequate notice we can cater for gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian diets.
As well as tea, we offer coffee, and herbal teas if you'd prefer this.
Children age 5 and up are welcome to join in, please use the add-on tickets to enjoy the experience with tea and cake (other refreshments available on request - please let us know ahead of your booking as we don't stock lots of drinks until they're needed).
You may stay for as long as you like exploring the main body of our museum during opening hours (10am-4pm).
More information about the Tea in the Turret experience
The turret room and balcony are part of our Grade II listed chapel, constructed in 1881. While once it played host to the hospital's medical superintendent and his family during church services, we’ve now transformed it into a lighthearted reflection of the content of our museum.
Tea in the Turret is a playful showcase of the 5 elements of mental health care in a pre-medication era: a good diet, adequate exercise and plentiful sleep, alongside purposeful occupation and pleasant surroundings.
An uplifting homely environment was thought to lift to the spirits in a way that could improve mental health, so the wards were often decorated in patterned wallpaper and cheerful colours. This can be seen in the artist Stanley Spencer’s painting “bed making”, inspired by his time here as a medical orderly during the institution’s time as Beaufort War Hospital.
Occupation often comprised work on the hospital farm for men, and laundry or needlework for women.
If you have any questions about this experience, please don’t hesitate to drop us a message via Eventbrite, social media (https://www.instagram.com/glenside_museum/) or our website (https://glensidemuseum.org.uk/introducing-our-pow-protect-our-wellbeing-initiative-971/).
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View all →Frequently asked questions
Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:30.
Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum is held at Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol (in the church, Bristol, BS16 1DD).
Tickets for Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum are priced at £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum is Overcast · 17°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Glenside Hospital Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum
Editorial Summary
Tea in the Turret event occurs on 3 October 2026 at 12:30 at Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol. Guests can climb a secret spiral staircase to enjoy tea and cake in a cosy balcony room with an aerial view of the museum. The ticket price is £16.96.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Climb the secret spiral staircase for a cup of tea and cake in this uniquely cosy balcony room with an aerial view of our museum
We invite you to relax while enjoying a cup of tea and a slice of cake in this quirky little secret space, alongside a visit to our museum of mental health care.
Tea in the Turret slots are 90 minutes long and the tickets are priced per person, with a maximum capacity of 4 in the room.
Your booking includes a complimentary visit to our museum of mental health care.
Please use the "add on" option to add up to 4 guests.
Your booking is a private party.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your booking time to allow us to check you in at our reception desk.
If you have specific dietary requirements please let us know at least 7 days ahead of your booking by dropping us an email (https://glensidemuseum.org.uk/contact/). Given adequate notice we can cater for gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian diets.
As well as tea, we offer coffee, and herbal teas if you'd prefer this.
Children age 5 and up are welcome to join in, please use the add-on tickets to enjoy the experience with tea and cake (other refreshments available on request - please let us know ahead of your booking as we don't stock lots of drinks until they're needed).
You may stay for as long as you like exploring the main body of our museum during opening hours (10am-4pm).
More information about the Tea in the Turret experience
The turret room and balcony are part of our Grade II listed chapel, constructed in 1881. While once it played host to the hospital's medical superintendent and his family during church services, we’ve now transformed it into a lighthearted reflection of the content of our museum.
Tea in the Turret is a playful showcase of the 5 elements of mental health care in a pre-medication era: a good diet, adequate exercise and plentiful sleep, alongside purposeful occupation and pleasant surroundings.
An uplifting homely environment was thought to lift to the spirits in a way that could improve mental health, so the wards were often decorated in patterned wallpaper and cheerful colours. This can be seen in the artist Stanley Spencer’s painting “bed making”, inspired by his time here as a medical orderly during the institution’s time as Beaufort War Hospital.
Occupation often comprised work on the hospital farm for men, and laundry or needlework for women.
If you have any questions about this experience, please don’t hesitate to drop us a message via Eventbrite, social media (https://www.instagram.com/glenside_museum/) or our website (https://glensidemuseum.org.uk/introducing-our-pow-protect-our-wellbeing-initiative-971/).
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum?
Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:30.
Where is Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum taking place?
Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum is held at Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol (in the church, Bristol, BS16 1DD).
How much are tickets for Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum?
Tickets for Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum are priced at £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum?
The forecast for Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum is Overcast · 17°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Glenside Hospital Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum?
Tickets for Tea in the Turret at Glenside Museum can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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