The Georgian House Museum
The Georgian House Museum
4.5
Monday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Discover what a Bristol sugar plantation and slave owner's home might have looked like around 1790. Eleven rooms spread over four floors reveal what life was like above and below stairs, from the kitchen in the basement where servants prepared meals to the elegant formal rooms above.
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Ludivine C
Brussels, Belgium121 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A well-furnished Gregorian era house. You have to stay in each room to enjoy the audio and video animations, which show the daily life of a rich family of the time.
Reserved for people who speak good English, otherwise it's just seeing old furniture.
Fairly expensive entry: 15 pounds in 2023
Reserved for people who speak good English, otherwise it's just seeing old furniture.
Fairly expensive entry: 15 pounds in 2023

Written 2 September 2023
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VivJoFlipFlop
Ilkley, UK276 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Passed it on run. Lovely friendly steward at was very warm and welcoming so I arranged to call back later. Was assured no pre-booking necessary 😊
In the afternoon an elegant lady met me at door. Advised to wait for start where there is a recreated scene chat of the Georgian family in main room. Sooo cool. Their photos come alive from photo frames.
Then, I met the lovely young lady again who took this photo for me. Loved this unique experience. Soak into live Gerogian atmosphere in a prime location.
In the afternoon an elegant lady met me at door. Advised to wait for start where there is a recreated scene chat of the Georgian family in main room. Sooo cool. Their photos come alive from photo frames.
Then, I met the lovely young lady again who took this photo for me. Loved this unique experience. Soak into live Gerogian atmosphere in a prime location.
Written 10 May 2022
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Judith L
56 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Beautifully restored and with loads of information about the original owner and builder, John Pinney, and some of the subsequent occupants. A real step back in time experience. The staff could not have been more helpful and were passionate about the house and it’s history. A sobering display about John Pinney and his links with the West Indies and the slave trade. Can thoroughly recommend.
Written 16 August 2022
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429Happy
Chichester, UK5,452 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
As the large front door opened slowly we are greeted by Steve a convivial host with a charming and endearing Liverpudlian accent. He very kindly let me into a secret from this house. A lift for transporting food from the kitchens.
As I was walking up the staircase it did occur to me how the servants would manage this. Some lovely period pieces of furniture and well worth a visit. Steve did recommend I visit the Red Lodge which is nearby. Again an excellent recommendation.
As I was walking up the staircase it did occur to me how the servants would manage this. Some lovely period pieces of furniture and well worth a visit. Steve did recommend I visit the Red Lodge which is nearby. Again an excellent recommendation.
Written 18 May 2022
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Cathy H
Orlando, FL1,381 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
This is a very nice stop in Bristol, although I wouldn’t seek it out if there was an admission charge, it was a nice free attraction.
The house gives a nice depiction of life in the period, but is a little over the top with the Bible verses prominently displayed in each room.
The furnishings are beautiful and the staff is very kind.
The house gives a nice depiction of life in the period, but is a little over the top with the Bible verses prominently displayed in each room.
The furnishings are beautiful and the staff is very kind.
Written 22 July 2024
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Droopydrawrs52
Peterborough, UK2,022 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
So glad we came here today
We went to Nevis a few years ago and went to Pinneys Planation
To see his home and read the history is upsetting but essential sadly
The guides are very good
Thank you
We went to Nevis a few years ago and went to Pinneys Planation
To see his home and read the history is upsetting but essential sadly
The guides are very good
Thank you
Written 16 November 2024
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DavidLondon2008
England, UK261 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
This is a wonderful home.
The opulence (for the time) is astonishing and impressive - until you reach the top floor, where there is a tiny section devoted to the source of the funds which enabled to extravagant lifestyle - slavery.
In 1765 the owner had written ‘ Since my arrival I have purchased 9 Negroe slaves at St Kitts and can assure you I was shocked at the first appearance of human flesh exposed for sale. But surely God ordained them for the use and benefit of us: otherwise his Divine Will would surely have been made manifest by some particular Sign or Token’.
Staggering that he justified slavery on the basis that God would have said if it was wrong.
The opulence (for the time) is astonishing and impressive - until you reach the top floor, where there is a tiny section devoted to the source of the funds which enabled to extravagant lifestyle - slavery.
In 1765 the owner had written ‘ Since my arrival I have purchased 9 Negroe slaves at St Kitts and can assure you I was shocked at the first appearance of human flesh exposed for sale. But surely God ordained them for the use and benefit of us: otherwise his Divine Will would surely have been made manifest by some particular Sign or Token’.
Staggering that he justified slavery on the basis that God would have said if it was wrong.
Written 6 May 2014
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Helena Craig
Bristol, UK116 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
I took my 11 year old daughter to this museum, to each her something about the slave trade and Bristol's prosperity made from the trade. The museum is free and worth prioritising. Bristol made it's money from the slave trade and it is remember to acknowledge and remember this. The house has been perfectly renovated as it would have been in Georgian times, and beautiful from just this point of view. There is then lots of information about the slave trade, which my daughter found fascinating. This museum is essential visiting for everyone.
Written 21 January 2014
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Meg K
London, UK76 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
What a brilliant visit - I couldn’t believe that it was free. The whole house has been restored. Each room gives information about the family that lived there and the purpose of each room. There is also information about Georgian Bristol and how it was built on the slave trade. Don’t miss this little treasure!
Written 30 December 2017
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Helen B
Bristol, UK27 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
It's Free!!! Came here as a child when we were learning all about Bristol's murky past .. was fascinated by the bath. Brought my own children to show them the house, now older and wiser I saw it through different eyes .. a lovely old house, full of grandeur, would have been a lovely place to live ... but built on the suffering of others (slave money) not for me thanks! Worth a visit though just to see what these slave traders spent their blood money on!"
Written 7 March 2015
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BristolMuseums
Bristol, United Kingdom
Dear Gayle C,
There is no admission fee to the Georgian House Museum, but we do welcome donations.
Kind regards
Brian
Box Office Assistant
Written 26 February 2018
BristolMuseums
Bristol, United Kingdom
The Georgian House Museum opening hours are 11am to 4pm.
Kind regards
Brian
Box Office Assistant
Written 26 February 2018
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