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Clifton Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge Road | Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AP, England
0117 974 4664
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Ranked #3 of 109 attractions in Bristol
Type: Bridges, Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Owner description: Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon... more » Owner description: Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW via mobile

Interesting to see but not the prettiest bridge in the world lol. A place of interest none the less.

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Taunton, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Its not a place i'd set out to go and see but if you are near or passing by, have a walk across, it has lovely views of bristol (outskirts etc), and when snowy looks gorgeous!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Meant to go and see this the last time we were in Bristol. Fantastic bridge - it's like it's been made from giant bits of mechano! If you're driving to it, try and park somewhere a little way before it (if travelling out of Bristol) as there is nowhere to park immediately before it and you'll end up having to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Well worth the trek up the hill from from the Uni. A small Museum on the other side is free, as is the park were you get the scale of what Brunel created here - truly staggering, plus it doesn't really go anywhere!

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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

if the weather is nice a 1/2 hour stroll along the bridge on one side and back on the other, is well worth it, different views from both sides and take in and amazing piece of engineering from when Brunel was a lad of 24! it makes you proud to be British you can just imagine coming back in 500... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Walked from the Royal Marriot hotel in the centre of town early on Sunday morning whilst the rest of our party were still in bed. About half an hour walk to get there, great feat of engineering with lovely views. Worth a look if you're staying in town, a good walk.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

This is a true Victorian icon, and well worth the trip out from Bristol city centre. Approaching from the Downs , an attractive parkland area, and through the upmarket Victorian enclave of Clifton Village, the Avon Gorge comes as a bit of a surprise. But I K Brunels masterpiece dominates ths surprisingly green area. The story of the bridge is... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Worth a quick drive over - only 50p toll - to feel the history and see the view! A visit to Clifton Village can be combined with this - lots of bars, individual boutique style shops and an antiques arcade.

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The view, height and feat of Victorian ingenuity and engineering. Still as good as it was when built in the 1860's

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

looking from the gorge at night it has to be said this is one of the best experiences ever, i promise to anybody they should go and see it.

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