Sea Mills Heritage Walk

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Starts
11:00 am Sat 24 May 2025
Ends
12:00 pm Sat 24 May 2025
Description

Explore the hidden history of Sea Mills, revolutionary housing built on Garden Suburb principles following WW1.

Find out about the philosophy of ‘Homes for Heroes’ and the people who made mass council estate building possible.

Discover the innovative building techniques designed to ease the housing shortages of the time.

Hear about the challenges faced by the early residents, and some of the individuals who shaped how the area looks today.

Find out what it’s been like to grow up and live in this important piece of Britain’s housing history.

During this approx hour long walk you will discover the past, present and future of this hidden gem, guided by those who live there now.

Contact Name
Mary Milton
Link to Walk
Distance
1 mile
Duration
1:00:00
Cost
Free – Donations welcome
Event facilities

Accessible by public transport, Accessible toilets, Booking essential, Buggy friendly, Dogs on leads welcome, Family friendly, Frequent rest stops, Mobility scooter friendly, Refreshments available to purchase, Toilets, Wheelchair friendly

Booking Required
Yes
Walk Grade
Easy – mainly flat on paved surfaces without features such as steps and hills. Walking at a gentle pace

Walk organiser

Published
Thu 6 March 2025
Last Updated
Thu 6 March 2025