Peel back the layers of time and plunge headfirst into the untold, the bizarre, and the spellbinding history of this iconic Bristol location.

Interactive characters deliver true historic tales, with an Invisible Circus infused theatrical twist. You can hear an array of stories told at different spots up and down Bristol’s iconic Christmas Steps.

Performances take place in repeated cycles between 13:30 – 18:00 on live event days – so you do not need to arrive for a specific start time. Simply come along during the running time window, and take a journey through the steps – and through time.

Whether you travel from the top or the bottom you are invited to flow through the experience at your own pace, pausing for performances. Christmas Steps is also home to The Christmas Step Arts Quarter and an eclectic array of independent businesses, so we also invite you to explore inside the various shops and spaces you come across along the way.

ACCESS

We are acutely aware that the Grade-II listed Christmas Steps are inherently inaccessible by nature to those who are unable to use steps, and we don’t want that to unreasonably limit anyone’s experience of this event.

Key performances will be held on level ground at the top and bottom of the Christmas Steps, at locations that can be reached via step-free routes, connected by Host Street and Colston Street. You can ask stewards (in hi-vis) for directions on the day and they’ll be happy to guide you!