Pirate Walks

A few weekends ago, when the weather was really nice and warm, I met a friend in town, we had some lunch then had it in mind to head to Castle Gardens for a sit down in the sun. As we began to make our way over there we saw a sign for Pirate Walks begining at 2 — seen as it was about ten to two and we didn’t have anything better to do we decided to go on it.
It’s a great way to find out something about the city I live in, and would be equally suitable for visitors. You can go on a walk, which starts from Millenium Square outside @ Bristol, at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. They can also lead you round the city in the week, if you book for 6 people or more.
Adults — £6, Childrens £3.50

Yo-​ho-​ho and a bottle of rum… Bristol’s seafaring heritage is brought to life by Pirate Pete (quite a character you’ll see) on a walking tour of the city exploring the history of pirating.
I was dubious, I have to say, at the prospect of being dragged around the city by some eccentric actor in an eye patch.
However, I was soon to be proved wrong (I told to the walk the plank, most likely). I discovered Long John Silver’s treasure chest in the smugglers cave. I downed a finger of rum in Treasure Island’s Spy Glass Inn where the press gangs roamed. And I followed other eager pirate-​tourists into Blackbeard’s Lair at the medieval port.
From John Cabot’s statue to Blackbeards home, the Smugglers Cave to the Matthew Shipyard, Pete the Pirate (actually a rather friendly and amusing Bristolian man) guides you around and provides Pirate anecdotes and funny facts. Who knows, or cares, if they’re all true, they’re totally absorbing. Don’t say you’re bored on a weeekend afternoon ever again. YARRR!