Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the famous engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. When the project began, the bridge was to be the highest and longest in the world - but the works faced many problems and delays and it took 33 years for the bridge to be completed. Today, you can walk across the bridge free of charge to enjoy the amazing achievement of the Victorian engineers, along with magnificent views of the Avon Gorge. Vehicle crossings are charged at PS1 each way. A Visitor Centre at BS8 3PA is open daily from 10am-5pm. Entry is free and an exhibition tells the story of the design, construction and maintenance of the bridge. Book a historic guided tour or venture inside the bridge with an underground experience.
Well, it's definitely worth the visit to see a beautiful piece of history and engineering. We caught the train to Clifton Down train station as it looked like the closest one, and the Clifton suspension bridge was about a 15-minute easy walk from there. There aren't many places you can park up and all the roads close by were so busy with the traffic to go over the bridge. The walk over the bridge is free and it is a nice easy walk and the veiw is lovely. There is also a nice viewpoint to the side, so it's worth the walk-up there for a great photo.
The structure is having some much needed TLC, and there was only the one footpath open to pedestrians. Still in awe at the incredible engineering feat . Free to cross for cyclists and pedestrians, and PS1 for motorists and motorbikes.
Brilliant attraction in Bristol. Great engineering story behind. Separate pedestrian passages on either side with great scenery for photographs.Very beautiful at night with lights. Needs to pay 1PS at the barriers to drive on the bridge ,can pay with contact cards. Off street pay and display parking available in near by roads with free parking for 30 minutes. Great place to bring kids,very safe on the bridge.
If you're walking up from the river level it's a tough climb with really steep roads but definitely the best way to approach the bridge. Breathtaking views of the bridge on. Your way up and breathtaking views over the city and beyond from the bridge. There's a visitors centre on the Somerset side of the bridge which has toilets. Climb a little further to the observatory for even more spectacular views.
This place is very beautiful, there is a restaurant at the top of the hill where you have access to the cave and also to the dark room that films everything outside just using physics.
Absoultely phenomenal piece of civil engineering. To think that the bridge is 160 years old is mindblowing. Visitor's centre was excellent, and presented a very thorough history of the bridge. The views from the bridge itself as well as the surrounds are breathtaking, but be sure you're not afraid of heights!
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Well, it's definitely worth the visit to see a beautiful piece of history and engineering. We caught the train to Clifton Down train station as it looked like the closest one, and the Clifton suspension bridge was about a 15-minute easy walk from there. There aren't many places you can park up and all the roads close by were so busy with the traffic to go over the bridge. The walk over the bridge is free and it is a nice easy walk and the veiw is lovely. There is also a nice viewpoint to the side, so it's worth the walk-up there for a great photo.
The structure is having some much needed TLC, and there was only the one footpath open to pedestrians. Still in awe at the incredible engineering feat . Free to cross for cyclists and pedestrians, and PS1 for motorists and motorbikes.
Brilliant attraction in Bristol. Great engineering story behind. Separate pedestrian passages on either side with great scenery for photographs.Very beautiful at night with lights. Needs to pay 1PS at the barriers to drive on the bridge ,can pay with contact cards. Off street pay and display parking available in near by roads with free parking for 30 minutes. Great place to bring kids,very safe on the bridge.
If you're walking up from the river level it's a tough climb with really steep roads but definitely the best way to approach the bridge. Breathtaking views of the bridge on. Your way up and breathtaking views over the city and beyond from the bridge. There's a visitors centre on the Somerset side of the bridge which has toilets. Climb a little further to the observatory for even more spectacular views.
This place is very beautiful, there is a restaurant at the top of the hill where you have access to the cave and also to the dark room that films everything outside just using physics.
Absoultely phenomenal piece of civil engineering. To think that the bridge is 160 years old is mindblowing. Visitor's centre was excellent, and presented a very thorough history of the bridge. The views from the bridge itself as well as the surrounds are breathtaking, but be sure you're not afraid of heights!
