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Elegant, leafy and filled with chic boutiques, cosy cafes, beautiful buildings and iconic attractions, such as Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton is one of Bristol's most exclusive suburbs and picturesque quarters. Beginning with the Clifton Triangle and reaching into the area affectionately known as Clifton Village, this stunning Georgian area is always hugely popular with visitors.

The thriving hub of Clifton Village features pretty streets lined with boutiques and fine places to eat. For an unusual shopping experience, the Victorian Clifton Arcade houses some of the most unique shops in the city, selling everything from vintage jewellery to home interiors. Watch the Discover Clifton Village film here. There's also a great map to help you navigate, which you can download here, or pick up a copy from the Tourist Information Centre.

Linking Bristol City Centre with The Downs is the lively Whiteladies Road, home to excellent nightlife with many bars and restaurants lining the mile-long road. BBC Bristol is loacted here, offering behind-the-scenes tours.

At the end of Whiteladies Road is Queen's Road and the Triangle, home to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal West of England Academy, both of which welcome visiting exhibitions alongside their excellent permanent collections.

Iconic Attractions

The area is best known for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, a stunning structure designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel which was completed over 150 years ago. The bridge is free to walk and cycle across (cars charge at £1) and offers magnificent views of the Avon Gorge and surrounding countryside. On the Leigh Woods side is a visitor centre which is open daily and displays the history of the bridge.

The Lido, on Oakfield Place, has been fully restored and offers year-round outdoor swimming, spa treatments and award-winning dining.

Clifton is also home to Bristol Zoo Gardens, one of the world's longest established and well-respected zoos. Explore 12 acres of landscaped gardens and find over 400 species of exotic animals from around the globe including a family of gorillas, Asiatic lions, tropical butterflies, reptiles and penguins.

A relaxing environment

One of the most popular green spaces in Bristol is The Downs, made up of Clifton Down and Durdham Down. This huge area of protected parkland borders the northern fringes of Clifton and is home to the wonderful University of Bristol Botanic Gardens, which is located on the northern edge. A number of major events take place throughout the year and the area is a relaxing environment for walkers, joggers, cyclists and kite-flyers! It also boats fantastic views of the Avon Gorge from the sea walls.

Just across the Clifton Suspension Bridge is Ashton Court, a beautiful location for walking, jogging, golf, cycling and annual events, including the famous Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Hot-air balloon companies, such as Bristol Balloons and Bailey Balloons, offer flights from Ashton Court. You can also see the native deer in their large enclosed areas. Nearby Leigh Woods has a range of designated pathways leading you through oak, small leaf lime and ash trees. You can also try some adventuring and abseil or climb the Avon Gorge with Adventurous Activity Company.

Where to eat and drink in Clifton

Brilliant breakfasts, award-winning dinners and a proper taste of the West Country keep Clifton's diners happy from sunup to sundown.

Modern British favourites are the order of the day at The Clifton Sausage and fine dining can be savoured at the AA rosette-awarded No.4 Clifton Village. Goram and Vincent and White Lion Bar in the Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin both feature a huge all-weather terrace boasting the best views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and a real favorite among the locals for a sunny afternoon.

For a taste of the West Country head to the Coronation Tap for a range of ciders including its exclusive press, Exhibition. The Lido restaurant features daily-changing menus that takes inspiration from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, while Fishers is a popular seafood restaurant which has been a stalwart of the area for many years. If you're looking for traditional British food, try The Clifton Sausage for bangers and mash, or The Cowshed for some fantastic steak dishes.

End the night at Hyde and Co, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar famed for the quality of its drinks or at B rowns where you enjoy a range of classic cocktails in a beautiful gothic building.

Clifton is a 15-20 minute stroll up Park Street from the centre, or you can also take the bus to the shops and bars of Clifton Village with a regualr service running every day (except public holidays). Find out more travel options at www.travelwest.info.

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Bristol Zoo Gardens

Discover over 400 species of exotic and endangered animals from across the globe at Bristol Zoo Gardens, all set within award-winning gardens spanning over 12 acres.
The Lodge at Bristol Zoo Gardens

Clifton

The Lodge offers luxury accommodation and exotic animals just outside your window. With exclusive access to the Zoo when all is quiet, the real adventure begins when you go behind-the-scenes to meet some of the Zoo’s best loved animals.

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Guide Price From £750.00 Per unit per night
No.4 Clifton Village

Clifton

No.4 is located in the heart of Clifton, a beautiful and historic location of Georgian buildings, and the perfect place to relax in Bristol.
Goram & Vincent at The Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

Clifton

Imagine a gritty, earthy smoke house with open kitchen for fire, smoke and theatre, coal fired grills, a smoker and bespoke clay ovens
The Berkeley Square Hotel Bristol

Central Bristol

Elegant hotel dedicated to the arts, located in a square just off Park Street in the Clifton area

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Guide Price From £72.00 Per room (room only) to £145.00 Per unit per night
The Lido

Clifton

Bristol’s most unique spa destination, featuring a pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, spa, restaurant bar and terrace
The Washington

Clifton

Guest House

The Washington, situated in the heart of Clifton, combines both comfort and convenience with the most competitive of prices.

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Guide Price From £45.00 to £90.00 Per room (breakfast included)
Royal West of England Academy

Clifton

Bristol's first art gallery, housing over 1200 works of art from 19th century to the present day, a coffee shop and a small gift shop.
Afternoon Tea at The Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

Clifton

Join them for a quintessentially British tradition with a twist.
Cosmo Restaurant Bristol

Clifton

At Cosmo Bristol, you can enjoy over 100 dishes from around the world - from China, Japan, Italy, India, etc.
Eat all you like for one set price. Lunch from £7.50 and dinner from £13.50.
Racks Bar & Kitchen

Clifton

Racks Bar and Kitchen, one of Clifton’s best venues, is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for a restaurant with excellent table service and a delicious array of breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
Afternoon Tea at No.4 Clifton Village

Clifton

Nestled in a beautiful Georgian town house in the heart of Clifton Village, No.4 provides the perfect setting for a marvellously British Afternoon Tea.
Berkeley Suites - The Crescent

Clifton

Luxury Georgian townhouse suites, offering all the services and luxuries associated with staying in a hotel, whilst also providing guests with the privacy of a serviced apartment.

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Guide Price From £145.00 Per unit per night
The White Lion Bar

Clifton

Restaurant with a private terrace overlooking the Clifton Suspension Bridge
Afternoon Tea at Village Hotel Club

Clifton

Curated by Great British Bake Off winner and Village Hotel Club ambassador Candice Brown, the Village Hotel Club’s Afternoon Par-Tea menu includes a sumptuous spread of savoury and sweet treats, and is available every Saturday between 2-5pm.
The Square Kitchen

Clifton

Located in Clifton, The Square Kitchen is a fantastic fine-dining restaurant using locally sourced ingredients. Come for the food, stay for the lower-deck cocktail bar, where the bartenders will wow you with their vast repertoire of cocktails!
Clifton Short Lets

Clifton

Clifton Short Lets offer short term accommodation situated in the heart of Clifton. The properties boast tonnes of character, situated in Grade II listed townhouses close to the bustling Clifton Triangle.

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Guide Price From £26.00 to £52.00 Per unit per night
The Rodney Hotel Bristol

Clifton

Hotel

A Georgian mansion hotel with fantastic restaurant, near the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

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Guide Price From £62.00 to £80.00 Per room (room only)
The Clifton Hotel Bristol

Clifton

Hotel

Located in Clifton in the heart of Bristol, The Clifton Hotel offers a warm welcome and is the perfect place to explore the city, just a few minutes away from the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and the University of…

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Guide Price From £60.00 to £80.00 Per room (room only)
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie

Clifton

Set in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol, The Ivy Brasserie offers a local, friendly and neighbourly environment with accessible, all-day dining, for those living, working and shopping in the area.

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