Behind doors of majestic buildings and some more unusual options
Doors Open Day Saturday, September 8, city wide, 10am to 4pm. Free, visit www.bristoldoorsopenday.org
If you are the kind of person who likes having a nose in other people's houses then this should be right up your street.
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For one day only, you have the opportunity to see inside some of Bristol's most important and impressive buildings, many of which are not normally open to the general public.
Now in its 19th year, Bristol Doors Open Day will see buildings such as Royal Fort House, Colston Hall, the newly refurbished Bristol Old Vic and even Avonmouth & Royal Portbury Docks opened up for tours.
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Buildings are open across the city from Bedminster to Brislington, Westbury and the West End.
But it's not just the majestic buildings you might expect. If you've ever wanted to find out more about Bristol Sewage Treatment's eco-friendly works, how to make fertiliser out of sewage sludge, and the waste gases generated to power the plant there is a 90-minute tour. Other quirkier options include the Julian Trust Nightshelter in Little Bishop Street. This is the home of the charity that for 25 years has each day provided shelter and food for Bristol's rough sleepers.
Many of the venues are within walking distance from the centre of the city or can be accessed by a special free bus service.
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by Old_CityEvent
Friday, September 07 2012, 4:31PM
“Reasons to visit Bristol's Old City at the weekend of 8th and 9th September
Old City Traders' and Businesses invite to discover a new side to this historic part of Bristol
An energetic and diverse group of Traders' and Businesses in the historic Old City are working together to put this fascinating area of Bristol onto people's minds and maps.
The group has developed a range of activities and events for the weekend of 8th and 9th September that showcase what a big variety of exciting businesses the Old City is home to. On offer will be anything from cocktails made to a recipe dating back to the 1740's, pirate clubs for kids, a peek at the first surveyed map of Bristol or a free MOT for spectacles. Live music across the Old City will put a spring into the visitors' steps and encourage them to linger to explore the different offers of the traders and the hidden treasures of the area.”