# Event Details - **Event Name**: Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour (includes museum annual pass) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An exciting guided tour of former Glenside Hospital grounds, which includes an annual pass to our museum of mental health careAbout this EventUncover a hidden side of Bristol's history on this fascinating walking tourUncover a hidden side of Bristol's history in the stunning historic grounds surrounding Glenside Hospital Museum with our experienced volunteer and guide Anwyl Cooper-Willis.Originally built as Bristol Lunatic Asylum in 1861, these spacious grounds were created to aid mental health and wellbeing. Satisfy your curiosity by unearthing the rich history hidden within the walls of the old hospital.In a pre-Medic*tion era the only options available to manage mental illness were lifestyle interventions such as a good quality diet, plenty of exercise and a meaningful occupation, followed by adequate sleep. The extensive Glenside site was developed to provide an uplifting and spacious environment, both indoors and out.Whether you have personal or family connections with the hospital, or are simply looking for a unique and exciting day out in Bristol, we'd love to welcome you to explore with us.DurationThe walking tour will last approximately 60 minutes. Please allow a little longer for a leisurely stroll with time to chat and take photos.Tickets to the walk also grant you a annual pass for 12 months of visits to Glenside Hospital Museum of mental health care, you're welcome to explore for as long as you like on the day (we're open 10am-4pm).TerrainThe walk is on flat ground and large parts of it follow a path/pavement, though some sections traverse grass.Entry to the museum includes an Annual Pass, which permits you unlimited re-entry to the museum for 12 months after your visitPlease arrive at the museum a minimum of 15 minutes before the walk to register your arrival at reception.Tea in the Turret"Tea in the Turret" takes you on an adventure up a secret spiral staircase and into the hidden balcony area, giving an aerial view of our museum while you relax with a cup of tea and slice of cake in amongst a creative display.If you opt to book this, the 12.30pm slot pairs very nicely to follow on straight after the guided walk.To book your tickets, please use this Eventbrite link: click here for tickets.ParkingOn Saturdays if there are spaces available you may use the small car park outside our museum free of charge, but please be aware that during busy events this can reach capacity. On street parking is available on surrounding roads.Location postcode: BS16 1DDwhat3words: scores.jobs.trail https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d6f5a650-9dc4-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w987-h740-dc88a898-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d78478d0-9dc4-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d7f40380-9dc4-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/exploring-glenside-a-guided-walking-tour-includes-museum-annual-pass/100001991351803851 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, health-wellness, mental-health, trips-adventures - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Glenside Hospital Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.96, max: 16.96, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Glenside Hospital Museum - **lat**: 51.4813799 - **long**: -2.510943999999995 - **full address**: Glenside Hospital Museum, in the church, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour (includes museum annual pass) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f893d02a2d52e913abfc95463d51540e576c595a62a2628f39147ecb88d0e075-rimg-w1000-h500-dc2bcaef-gmir.jpg?v=1781261118 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour (includes museum annual pass) being held? - **A:** Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour (includes museum annual pass) takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am at Glenside Hospital Museum, in the church, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour (includes museum annual pass)? - **A:** Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour (includes museum annual pass) is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. 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The purpose built mental health hospital opened in 1861 as the Bristol Lunatic Asylum. The collection is in the Victorian chapel, it self a unique example of the care the placed on providing hope to the patients, with the exquisitely carved alter piece depicting the joyous navity scene of the birth of Jesus. To support patient well-being the x-hospital and chapel building are set within extensive landscaped grounds. Throughout its history the building has gone through many changes, but looking at the warm grey pennant stone and walking round the museum you can begin to imagine the lives of the many people who have lived and worked here." } ] } ] ```