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Clifton Suspension Bridge


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 96 attractions in Bristol
Traveler 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 » 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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Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center, Bridge
Address: Suspension Bridge Road
Clifton Bristol BS8 4AP
England
Tel: 0117 974 4664
Fax: 44 (0)117 974 5255

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5 of 5 stars
MidlandsWanderer   5 contributions
Midlands
Sep 23, 2009

If you're interested in British history, especially Victorian engineering and/or the work of Brunel (Junior), this is well worth a visit - interesting visitor centre with friendly staff, and for its age the bridge is in superb condition - just don't look down if you have a fear of heights! more

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5 of 5 stars
ppereira   213 contributions
Guatemala
Feb 10, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I have always been fascinated by arquitecture, but to come and see this 702 foot long and 250 foot high bridge that was builted in 1836 it really blew my expectations Sure you think about the “Golden Bridge” but the Clifton Bridge is the father of all suspension bridges and Brunel is really an engineer to admire We stepped into... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cath999   27 contributions
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Apr 6, 2008

I love Clifton Suspension Bridge - it is beautiful and embodies great engineering. I found it absolutely awe-inspiring the first time I saw it - and several visits on, my views haven't changed! The views from it are pretty good, too! There is a visitors' centre on the far (Leigh Woods) side, which tells you about the bridge's history, and... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Dec 8, 2001
7
people found this review helpful

this is truely a remarkable piece of engineering by a great designer if you happen to be in bristol this is a must see. once on the bridge the view is spectacular and i really recommend it to anyone more

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Clifton Suspension Bridge Address

Suspension Bridge Road | Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AP, England
Tel: 0117 974 4664 Fax: 44 (0)117 974 5255