Museums · South Wales
Clifton Observatory
Clifton Observatory — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
George Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Clifton Observatory is a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Clifton Observatory is a museum located in South Wales. It features a unique camera obscura and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. The observatory is a notable landmark with historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4566, -2.6264
- Address
- Bristol, England
- Established
- 1766
- Official site
- www.cliftonbridge.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Clifton Observatory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton Observatory?
- Clifton Observatory is in South Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.4566°, -2.6264°.
- When was Clifton Observatory built?
- Clifton Observatory dates to 1766.