For a city that doesn't have an underground network, Bristol has more than its fair share of unusual subterranean nooks and crannies that prove tempting for urban explorers and history buffs alike.
From tunnels underneath Castle Park that date back to the 12th century when Bristol was the centre for wine imports, to a below-ground Victorian street in Lawrence Hill, to an underground funicular which later served as both a World War Two bomb shelter and secret transmission centre for the BBC, beneath its polite, gentrified surface, the city is brimming with subsurface secrets.
Attempting to access most of these hidden hideouts will land you in a fair bit of trouble, as they are strictly off-limits. However, for fans of dark caverns and caves, there is a place in Bristol that's not only safe and legal to access but also considered one of the city's most underrated tourist attractions.
