A new walking tour in Bristol is shedding light on the city’s layered past!

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Led by local guides, the tour highlights stories of rebellion, piracy, and art, connecting landmarks like the Bristol Corn Exchange, Queen Square, and the iconic Pero’s Bridge.

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00:00Bristol is a city full of lots of fun things to do, from festivals to theatre and more.

00:08Let's chat to Charlie Watts from Bristol World to find out what is on this week.

00:13A new walking tour in Bristol is shedding light on the city's layered past,

00:19from its medieval roots as a bustling trading hub to its central role in the transatlantic slave trade

00:27and its transformation into a modern centre of culture and activism.

00:32Led by local guides, the tour highlights stories of rebellion, piracy and art,

00:39connecting landmarks like the Bristol Corn Exchange, Queen's Square and the iconic Peres Bridge.

00:47Visitors hear tales ranging from the notorious pirate Blackbeard

00:53to elusive street artist Banksy as they explore the city's architectural and historical landmarks,

01:03including the Land Odger Trial and Bristol Cathedral.

01:07The initiative offers a deeper look at the complex forces that have shaped Bristol's identity.

01:15Storytel Festival has launched Story Hunt,

01:18a free interactive storytelling trail at Ashton Court Estate.

01:24Aimed at families and children aged three to nine,

01:28the experience blends outdoor activity with digital storytelling,

01:33using QR codes placed along a short walking route to reveal sections of a story

01:38by Bristol-based author Sakia McKenzie and illustrator Lauren Tobiah.

01:45According to festival organisers, the self-guided trail takes around 30 minutes to complete

01:52and begins at the Courtyard Café, where families can also collect a small reward upon finishing.

02:00Storytel Festival, which received over 5,000 visitors during last year's events,

02:06says this new addition is designed to increase accessibility with no booking required

02:12and all content available via smartphone.

02:16Bristol Ferry will operate an expanded daily water bus service throughout peak times,

02:23running between seven key landing stages across the city's harbourside,

02:28including Temple Meads, Castle Park and the SS Great Britain.

02:32The service, which typically operates on weekends and select weekdays,

02:38will run daily from October 26th to November 3rd

02:42to accommodate increased demand during school holidays.

02:47In 2024, Bristol Ferry carried over 150,000 passengers

02:52and the October half-term period regularly sees a spike in ridership.

02:58So, importantly, I think that's a spike in my home.

03:15So, there's a number of groups that do not work.

03:16It's a centre of our traffic job.

03:18But I don't want to be able to stay on the right side of my home.

03:20I think that this is for this kind of project for me,

03:23but I think the message will be filled with that.

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