Walk in Bristol
with Richie
Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
5 Nearest Attraction
(194 feet - 1 min walking)
2. St Mary the Virgin church - Leigh woods
(0,4 miles - 9 min walking)
3. Clifton Observatory & Caves
(0,4 mile - 10 min walking)
(0,6 mile - 14 min walking)
5. Ashton Court Estate (Miniature Railway)
(0,6 mile - 15 min walking)
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Nearest Public Toilet
Suspension Bridge
(Community Toilet Scheme)
​Accessible
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Bridge Rd, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA
Official website:
https://www.cliftonbridge.org.uk/
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​The Visitor Centre is situated at the Leigh Woods end of the bridge.
It contains information about the competition to design the bridge, its construction and completion and how it is maintained today.
You can watch a DVD about the bridge, see objects from our collection (including stereoscopic images and original souvenirs) and browse our shop,
Opening Times
Entrance is free and they are open 10am-5pm daily throughout the year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. They are open reduced hours on Boxing Day from 11am-4pm.
Richie's opinion :
"A few month ago I read an article in the Bristol Post about a lot of people, who live in South Bristol, never visited the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and I surprised in it - and now I am surprise and I am in shame - I make a website about Bristol, I crossed on the Clifton Suspension Bridge several times and I never visited the Suspension Bridge Centre, I just walk beside it and I made outside photos about it, and I don't know, why I didn't go inside? It's free..
Hopefully next time... ;) "
About the Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
In the Visitor Centre you can learn about Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s design for the bridge, the bridge’s construction, completion and how it is maintained today. You can also watch a video about the Visitor Centre's history, see archival objects from their collection, and browse their shop.
Large groups (15 people+) should book a time slot in advance to ensure entry.
Please note, there is a charge of £1 per person for a self-guided group visit.
The Visitor Centre is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
They also have reduced opening hours, 11am-4pm, on Boxing Day.
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Tours
Did you know the Leigh Woods tower is built on top of 12 massive vaults?
Put on your hard hat climb down the ladder, and explore two of these unique, cavernous chambers.
Underground Vaults Tours run between April 1 and Halloween every year.
Free Bridge Tours run every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday.
The knowledgeable volunteer Tour Guides will share all about the history, construction and maintenance of the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge!
The weekend tours last between 45 minutes and one hour and finish at the Visitor Centre.
If you would like to book a tour for a group please visit the group or school pages.
Children’s Trail
The trail provides learning activities targeted at KS2, some of which must be completed on-site – and others which can be done back in the classroom or at home.
It is packed with information on Brunel and the bridge.
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One trail: £2.75
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Groups up to 29: £1.80 per trail
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Groups of 30 or over: £1.50 per trail
Pick up your trails from the Visitor Centre or order online in advance of your visit.
Clifton Bridge Shop
The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust, an independent, not-for-profit charitable trust (no.205658) since 1953.
They are a charitable organisation, situated on the Leigh Woods side of the picturesque Avon Gorge, funded by donations and Clifton Bridge Shop sales.
Their shop has a wide range of gifts and souvenirs inspired by the our unique Bristolian community.
They stock a curated selection of souvenirs, greeting cards, gifts, and home wares reflective of the built heritage of the bridge and landscape around us.
Some of our local makers include Bristol Blue Glass, Dave Draws, Suzy Furse, and many more.
Come in, or shop online to see what all they have!
The Visitor Centre is open daily 10:00am-5:00pm with free and paid tours through the week and on weekends.
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What's On
https://cliftonbridge.org.uk/whats-happening/
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