Excellent research…charismatic delivery… comedy… with a little vicarious thrill of terror” – Bristol24/7
Edward Teach – Blackbeard – was the world’s most infamous pirate.
And, until his death in battle 200 years ago, the most feared.
While no Bristol records survive, new research in Jamaica proves his local origins – and a family and previous career that differ wildly from your stereotype, rum-soaked pirate.
Your pirate guide, with Ted, the fact-checking parrot, knows the worst pirate jokes you’ll ever hear.
So swash and buckle in Blackbeard’s footsteps and discover the truth, pausing at a couple of dockside hostelries along the way.
You’ll separate fact from fiction – and never be short of a story down the pub again.
Heard of Stede Bonnet, star – with Blackbeard – of tv’s OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH? We reveal his Bristol family too!
AND the Llandoger Sea Shanty Night follows our tour, so stay and join in – it’s free!
The Golden Guinea, 18 Guinea Street, BS1 6SX
The Llandoger Trow, King Street, BS1 4ER
Accessible by public transport, Booking essential, Frequent rest stops, Refreshments available to purchase, Toilets, Walk/event repeated during the festival