24 May 2025 – 11am ( booking essential. Free, donation welcome)
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 about 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.
Book now (booking is essential due to a limit on practical numbers for this event)
The meeting point for this circular walk will be the Sea Mills mini museum BS9 2ES, at the phone box under the oak tree on Sea Mills Square, Shirehampton Road. The walk lasts about an hour and is free, but donations to the work of Sea Mills 100 which maintains the museum are welcome at the end of the walk.