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Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Waterfront Bristol: The Views & History
4.41Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 133 min 4.9 km Bristol App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Play a city exploration game and witness the unbeatable views of Bristol’s waterfront, best seen on foot.
Home to Banksy, Blackbeard, and beautiful rainbow houses, Bristol is a vibrant city with plenty to do. Solve challenges and follow the River Avon as we pass gorgeous waterside views, visit Bristol’s iconic Harbourside, and learn all about the city’s sailing past.
Home to Banksy, Blackbeard, and beautiful rainbow houses, Bristol is a vibrant city with plenty to do. Solve challenges and follow the River Avon as we pass gorgeous waterside views, visit Bristol’s iconic Harbourside, and learn all about the city’s sailing past.
Are you ready to discover Bristol’s waterfront?
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover the BBC’s secret broadcasting station from World War Two
Smell the food being made at the site of Bristol’s historic prison
Take your photo with a genuine Banksy piece
See the gig venue where Dua Lipa and Coldplay have performed
Visit the inspiration for the Admiral Benbow pub in Treasure Island
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.41 / 5
80 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Bristol
A · Start
Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BL, UK
B · Finish
Llandoger Trow, Bristol BS1, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Jenna Adams.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Jenna AdamsWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Bristol: The Views & History self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Waterfront Bristol: The Views & History start and finish?
It starts at The Lookout Lectern, Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BL, UK and finishes at Llandoger Trow, Llandoger Trow, Bristol BS1, UK. The route is approximately 4.9 km and includes 14 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Waterfront Bristol: The Views & History available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Bristol maritime context
How a working harbour became today’s waterfront
Bristol’s waterfront grew around a port shaped by unusually large tides. The Floating Harbour kept water levels more stable for ships, while docks, locks, cranes and warehouses supported trade and employment. By the mid-20th century the Harbourside was still a busy working port; surviving structures such as the M Shed cranes now preserve that industrial story. This quest follows the water and city views, using puzzles to connect today’s leisure waterfront with the maritime landscape beneath it. Playable languages: English.
