Clifton Suspension Bridge
A 19th-century suspension bridge designed by Brunel that spans the Avon Gorge and is the symbol of Bristol
Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and opened in 1864. Its main span is about 214 metres, and it hangs about 75 metres above the River Avon in the gorge. It is the symbol of Bristol.
Pedestrians cross for free. On the east bank, a visitor centre explains the history of the bridge's construction. The nearby Clifton Observatory and the village of Clifton offer the best views of the bridge. The village's Georgian architecture and cafés are also worth a stroll. From Bath, the train to Bristol takes about 15 minutes, followed by a bus ride or a walk of about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- SS Great Britain
- Cheddar Gorge
- Wells Cathedral
- Royal Crescent
- The Circus
- Jane Austen Centre
- Thermae Bath Spa
- Roman Baths