Clifton Suspension Bridge
About the Business
Clifton Suspension Bridge is a historical landmark that spans across the River Avon and connects the city of Bristol to the neighbouring suburb of Leigh Woods. As an iconic point of interest that has stood the test of time, it is a must-see tourist attraction for anyone visiting Bristol, United Kingdom. The bridge was designed by the famous Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who is renowned for his innovative engineering designs that revolutionised the industrial era.
The construction of Clifton Suspension Bridge began back in 1831, but unfortunately was halted due to lack of funds, and only resumed years later with a different design in mind. It wasn't until 1864, after Brunel's passing, that the bridge was finally completed and opened to the public, allowing it to function as a major transport link that has been in use ever since.
The bridge is suspended 75 meters above the river, with a span of over 400 meters, and is complemented by breathtaking views and surroundings. The bridge is known for its stunning architectural style, as well as for its engineering innovation, which has captured the interest of generations of visitors.
Visitors to Clifton Suspension Bridge can explore all aspects of the bridge's history and its important significance in Bristol's story, which makes it more than just a tourist attraction. Throughout the year, the institution hosts exciting events highlighting the bridge's contribution to the engineering world and its importance to Bristol residents.
Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, engineering fan, or simply a tourist seeking to immerse oneself in Bristol's history, Clifton Suspension Bridge should top your itinerary list. With interesting exhibitions, guides to answer all your questions, and the remarkable views of the River Avon beneath it, this institution is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist attractions that Bristol has to offer.
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Bridge Rd, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA, United Kingdom
Reviews
"Brilliant piece of architectural design. It's a quite popular attractions amongst tourist so there are often some people around it. I would particularly recommend it to photographers, especially those that don't mind to spend even a couple of hours standing and taking some photos from different angles of this beautiful bridge. The surrounding area is also very pretty,and the parks just by the side of the bridge are great places for a walk on the fresh air, not to mention the top of the hill which can reward its climbers with some spectacular views/panorama. I can definitely recommend visiting it."
"Amazing views! A must visit if ever in Bristol, you can spend hours taking in the beautiful scenery. Many details around you. With the observatory close by, and a tunnel leading to suspended balcony in the middle of the cliff. The bridge itself is more than a 100 years old. With daily walking tours. You can put your camera down, many details you can find around you while crossing and beautiful scenery. It takes around 5 minutes going from one side to the other. Unfortunately the Avon gorge below was nearly dry when we visited August 2022 because of the heatwave, but still the views were beautiful. The Clifton area close by with the Mall gardens and many authentic restaurants. A nice place to send part of your day and end with having a meal in on of those restaurants. Note: the bridge has a £1 pound toll if crossing in a car."
"A beautiful place to visit.. go in evening time the view will be beautiful. Take a walk in the bridge on both sides and enjoy the views.. * 1 pound toll free for cars. You can pay via cc or dc * Street Parking slots available near that bridges * Lot of benches to sit and relax * I don't see any light settings on normal days"
"Absolutely beautiful suspension bridge. We definitely recommend you have a look if you’re in Bristol. The bridge is easy accessible, we went via a bus which took about 20 minutes from the city centre. You can also drive (I did see some parking), and the bridge is next to a lovely park so you can walk around if you’re in the area. Of course this area gets busy when it’s tourist season but it’s such an amazing view, I would definitely recommend you stopping by. Best time to go would be just before sunset, because then you can see the bridge during the day and then watch as it turns its lights on at night. There’s also a good selection of bars and pubs within a 10 minute walk, so you can make an evening of it."
"It's not very often I get the chance to walk around the bridge but it's really enjoyable every time I do. The engineering is impressive the views are amazing. You really get to experience how big this bridge is when walking across. The walkways are not very wide so if in a group could make it difficult to pass by if stopped on the bridge. There is a visitor center a short walk from the bridge. I really enjoyed visiting the bridge and hope to visit again soon."
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