St John on the Wall

About

Step through the city gate and into medieval Bristol with a visit to St John on the Wall. Explore the hidden church built into Bristol's old city wall. Discover the simple elegance of the airy upper church and then descend into the atmospheric crypt below. As you walk through over 600 years of history uncover the stories of those who lived their lives in the medieval city of Bristol. Visit St John on the Wall for a free guided tour of this old city landmark. Discover: - why Walter Frampton - three times mayor of Bristol - paid for the rebuilding of St John on the Wall in the 1300s - what the merchants of Bristol imported and exported in one of the most prosperous times of the city's history - how vital St John's conduit was to the old city and why it sometimes poured wine rather than water - the symbols and stories hidden in the puzzling stained glass - why it was a good idea to build a church into a wall If the doors are closed please call us as the key is available nearby

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes