Bristol Hippodrome
Immerse yourself in the Bristol Hippodrome’s 113 year history as our experienced tour-guides take you on a journey around the Hippo (including off-limit areas!) and recount facts and stories that you’ll be regaling for years to come!
The tour will conclude in the Piano bar with items from the Theatre’s archive. Take the time to ask any left over questions or tell some stories of your own!
Tours last approximately 2 hours and involve a number of stairs. For those with additional mobility requirements please get in touch before you visit via email.
Tours do not include show ticket and are subject to availability.
Stage and backstage access is subject to availability as per the wishes of the production and is not guaranteed.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VENUE TOUR AND IS NOT A PERFORMANCE.
Private tours are great for groups who wish to attend together and can be arranged upon request by contacting [email protected]
Absolutely fantastic tour, my daughter and I loved it - recommend to anyone- 2nd June 2025
Excellent tour, excellent guide, thoroughly recommend- 11th Feb 2025
These are really great and so informative. Recommend going- 11th Feb 2025
Totally recommend do a tour. It’s a beautiful theatre- 9th Dec 2024
Highly recommend as this is so informative and fun. It's great to get a view from the stage as well- 9th Dec 2024
what a great idea. Getting to see the magic behind the scenes that creates the magic on stage- 3rd Nov 2023
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Bristol Hippodrome
The Bristol Hippodrome, the city’s very own West End theatre, opened its doors on 16 December 1912 when the curtain rose for the first time on what was generally agreed to be Oswald Stoll’s most magnificent provincial theatre.
It is a superb example of the grand architecture of the late Victorian era and is one of the masterpieces of design by Frank Matcham, the most eminent theatre architect of his time.
Towards the beginning of the century, the theatre staged a variety of acts as a Music Hall. Since then, and due to the fact that it has one of the largest theatre stages in Britain, The Bristol Hippodrome has established itself on the touring circuit for all major musical productions, thus becoming known as Bristol’s West End Theatre.
Bristol Hippodrome
