📜 Series of man-made tunnels and caverns beneath Bristol's Redcliffe area. 🔍 Originally dug for sand extraction for glassmaking and pottery, later used for storage, as a wartime air-raid shelter, and other purposes. # Why Go 🕵️ Explore a labyrinth of underground tunnels and chambers. ✨ Discover fascinating history and unique underground experience. 🏛️ Gain insight into Bristol's industrial heritage and hidden past. 🎬 Atmospheric setting, popular for unique film screenings and theatre productions. # Why Avoid 🔒 Usually locked, access only via guided tours or special events. 🚶 Dark and uneven ground, uneven surfaces, and low lighting; requires good mobility and sensible footwear. 🚫 May not be suitable for those with claustrophobia. # Tips 🎟️ Tickets are limited and sell out quickly; check local heritage group websites for tour dates. 🗓️ Accessible via guided tours or during Bristol Open Doors weekend. 📍 Entrance is at the bottom of Phoenix Wharf Donkey Ramp, near the Scout Canoe Club. # Hours 🕒 Accessible via guided tours or special events; check local heritage groups for dates.