Bristol Waterfront: Brunel to Banksy Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

A magical camera that reveals Bristol's hidden past. This self-guided puzzle walk takes you along the stunning waterfront, where every photo unlocks a piece of history you never knew existed. Start at Clifton Suspension Bridge, where Brunel's genius towers above the Avon Gorge. Discover the clifftop railway that became the BBC's secret WWII studio, wind through Georgian crescents, and find Banksy's Girl with the Pierced Eardrum. Solve puzzles at the SS Great Britain, explore Brunel's Victorian dockyard, and spot wildlife in a hidden nature reserve. Each stop weaves engineering, art, and rebellion across 200 years of Bristol history. End at Llandoger Trow, Bristol's oldest pub and the real inspiration for Treasure Island. With 14 stops across 2-3 hours, this is the waterfront's most complete story, told through puzzles and a time-bending mystery. Download the Questo app, start whenever you like, and explore Bristol's waterfront at your own pace.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   5 min

   You will begin at The Lookout Lectern. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   5 min

   Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   5 min

   Study your next clue on The Paragon.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   5 min

   To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   5 min

   Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   5 min

   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The New Cut. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   5 min

   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Bristol Marina. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   5 min

   Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   5 min

   Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

10. 10

    Stop 10

    5 min

    Explore at your own pace while admiring the industrial railway that served the wharves and docks of Bristol, England around you.

11. 11

    Stop 11

    5 min

    To solve the challenge that awaits you at Wapping Wharf you will be given the next clue.

12. 12

    Stop 12

    5 min

    Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

13. 13

    Stop 13

    5 min

    Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.

14. 14

    Stop 14

    5 min

    You will finish at Llandoger Trow. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.