Bristol Walks: Emersons Green to launch audio tour exploring local history this summer

The 3.7-mile route starts outside Emersons Green Library and covers 14 points of interest, celebrating local mining heritage, chocolate production, giant earth sculpture, supercomputers and more.

The walk covers Emersons Green Park, Mangotsfield, Rodway Common, Mangotsfield Station, Pomphrey Hill, The Dramway and Cycle Path.

Families will be able to scan the QR codes around the route to hear commentary and interviews between July 1 and September 30.

The audio tour was produced locally by 15-year-old Winterbourne Academy media and business student Lenni Langreiter as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award in Volunteering with support from South Gloucestershire and Emersons Green Councils.

Lenni commented: “It’s my second year of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. It was a challenge to find a six-month volunteering placement, so with the support of Emersons Green Town Council and local history groups, we created our own unique project. I’m so grateful for everyone’s help.”

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To take part, look out for the green and orange signs placed along the route. For maps and more information visit: emersonsgreenaudiotour.com

The Emersons Green Audio Tour is a self-funded project. Should local businesses or walkers wish to contribute towards the running costs, they can donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kenya-2025-creating-impact-develop-myself

Any donations received will contribute to the production costs of The Emersons Green Audio Tour (2024) and travel to Kenya for Camp International in 2025, both for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.