Conservation and Historic Environment

Bristol is one of Britain's most attractive cities. The quality and extent of its historic environment - from the medieval centre to the Georgian suburb of Clifton, Queen Square and the historic dockside - make it a unique and distinctive city. Beyond the city centre are historic villages like Westbury-on-Trym and Stapleton, and beautiful open spaces like the Downs and the Frome Valley. The city contains a wealth of historic buildings and structures such as Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge and Temple Meads Station.

The city council is committed to working with its partners in preserving and enhancing Bristol's historic environment. The conservation programme has developed since the 1970's, and successive grant programmes have restored many historic buildings. Recent major projects, which have helped transform the city centre, include the restoration of Queen Square, with over £3 million of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, together with major redevelopment along the historic Harbourside. Other successes include the enhancement of the City Docks through the council's Environmental Improvement Programme and the current Townscape Heritage Initiative partnership between the city council, the Heritage Lottery Fund and South West Regional Development Agency.

For more information email conservation@bristol.gov.uk or contact our enquiry line on 0117 9223000

Listed Buildings
Conservation Advice
Listed Buildings at Risk
Conservation Areas
Conservation Policies
Historic Parks and Gardens
Conservation Funding
Bristol Townscape Heritage Initiative