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The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset. Since opening in 1864, it has been a toll bridge, the income from which provides funds for its maintenance.
See displays and artefacts explaining the history, construction and maintenance of the world-famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. Tours of the bridge take place on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays at 2pm.
The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge is synonymous with Bristol: as magnificent as the day it was made, it’s a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
The history of the Clifton Suspension Bridge is interesting, rich and fascinating, with a story that begins in 1754. The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust is custodian to both the bridge itself and its historical records and artefacts.
The Clifton Suspension Bridge is probably Bristol’s most well-known landmark, but did you know that it was almost not completed? For nineteen years, the two towers of the bridge were left abandoned, with no suspension chains and no work taking place on site.
A large number of the bridge’s chain links are 180 years old, according to the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust. During the closure, cyclists can dismount and walk their bikes across, but as only ...
One of the most distinctive features of Clifton Suspension Bridge are its hand forged wrought iron chains. The Refurbishment Works gives us an opportunity to…. Motorised vehicles (including motorcycles) pay £1 to cross the bridge. There is no charge for pedestrians, cyclists or horse riders crossing the bridge.
The Clifton Suspension Bridge - built 150 years ago - looms over Bristol - a symbol of the city and its creator Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Yet the great Victorian engineer's masterpiece was...
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge in Bristol, England, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Victorian engineering.
Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol’s most recognisable structures. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it marks a turning point in the history of engineering and has come to symbolise a city of original thinkers and independent spirit. The bridge stands 75m above the river Avon high enough to allow boats in and out of Bristol Harbour.