Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
About
A visit to Bristol isn’t complete without a trip across the multi-award-winning Clifton Suspension Bridge. As well as being a sightseeing must-see, the iconic bridge has a Visitor Centre where tourists, families and locals alike can learn when, how and why Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s first bridge was built.
The Visitor Centre is run by a team of friendly volunteers who are happy to share the secrets of Clifton Suspension Bridge’s history with you. Hear about its construction, learn how suspension bridges work, discover unusual objects from the Clifton Suspension Bridge collection and find out how the bridge is maintained today.
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Opening Times
Open (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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* Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre is open daily from 10am to 5pm
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Further Information
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets - Clifton side, 50m from toll booth.
Key Features
- Celebrity connection
- Film or TV location
- In town/city centre
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
TripAdvisor

- Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent163
- Very Good80
- Average22
- Poor1
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- 35timmytAmesbury, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBrunel history tourMonday, 25th April 2022An excellent overview into the competition,designs and thr building of the bridge. Literature set for all ages. Staff friendly helpful and knowledgeable in answering questions. Read full review
- Ian MBackworth, United KingdomVery interestingSunday, 29th May 2022A small visitor centre over two floors which is by the bridge, free entry but you can give a donation. Fascinating insight into the history and the construction of the bridge. Very helpful staff... Read full review
- Brian7392Milngavie, United KingdomGreat engineering featThursday, 9th June 2022The bridge is pretty spectacular spanning the gorge when you see how high up you are. Very historic and picturesque. Read full review