Help make a better Bristol
Bristol Civic Society is an independent, voluntary organisation that exists to improve Bristol’s built environment and celebrate its heritage. We are an active and friendly society with over 600 members.
Our next event
Glenside Hospital Museum: 26th November 2025
Join Stella Man to learn how the fascinating Glenside Hospital Museum helps untangle the complexities of mental illness
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Our latest news
White Hart Lodge
2nd September 2025
We support proposed renovations of the Grade II former coaching inn and the creation of an 80-bed dementia nursing home.
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Temple Meads Southern Gateway – planning application
27th August 2025
We support the application for a new ’Southern Gateway’ to Temple Meads station but only if it can be shown to be workable.
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What we do
We influence the city’s evolution as a great place to live through our groups, campaigns and projects.
We celebrate Bristol’s people and places and keep our members engaged and informed.



