Blood, Blackbeard & Buccaneers

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Starts
6:00 pm Tue 12 May 2026
Ends
8:00 pm Tue 12 May 2026
Description

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.

“Excellent research…charismatic delivery… comedy… with a little vicarious thrill of terror” – Bristol24/7

Starting Point

Inside The Golden Guinea, 19 Guinea Street, BS1 6SX

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Finishing Point

Llandoger Trow, King Street, BS1 4ER

Link to Walk
Distance
1.3 miles with a pub stop midway
Duration
2:00:00
Cost
£14
Event facilities

Accessible by public transport, Frequent rest stops, Refreshments available to purchase, Toilets

Booking Required
Yes
Walk Grade
Fairly easy – mainly flat on paved surfaces with some features such as step and hills. Walking at gentle pace

Walk organiser

Published
Fri 6 March 2026
Last Updated
Sat 7 March 2026