Clifton Suspension Bridge Attractions & Landmark
Bristol's Most Famous Landmark
City of Bristol,
BS8 4AP
United Kingdom
+44 117 974 4664
http://www.clifton-suspension-..
bridgemaster@clifton-suspensio..
Overview
Spanning the Avon Gorge, the Clifton Suspension Bridge has become the symbol of the city and is a must watch for any visitors. Designed by Brunel and completed in 1864, you can learn all about its troubled history in the nearby Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre but the way to really appreciate it is to take a walk across it and look down into the spectacular gorge and beyond. Make sure you see the bridge at night as well, it looks truly amazing lighted against the night sky. The bridge is open all day. Check the website for more details.
HUGELY IMPRESSIVE FEAT OF ENGINEERING BY BRUNEL AND A SPECULATOR LOCATION AND VIEWS - THE REAL HALLMARK OF BRISTOL SET IN THE WEALTHY AND ATTRACTIVE LOCATION OF CLIFTON
Arguably one of Brunel
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed long after his death, the suspension bridge was one of the first of its kind. The bridge was the result of a competition set up to attract designs, and, as with most projects of this kind, went massively over budget. A sum of money had even been invested fifty or do years earlier in order that the proceeds should be spent on the final product. There is a charge of approx 50p to drive accross from Clifton to Ashton Court, Leigh Woods etc, or back ovwer to Clifton. Bristol is built on seven hills, and the bridge spans the highest elevation at the richest part. Clifton was built by money primarily gleaned from the slave trade triangle between Europe, Africa and teh West Indies/Americas.
If you're from Bristol this is the image that captures your heart.
