Museums · South West England
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
In or near Bristol.
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum, located on the Leigh Woods side of the bridge, offers insights into Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s design and the bridge's history. Visitors can explore exhibits, watch historical videos, and participate in guided tours to learn more about this iconic structure.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashton Court SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LEIGH WOODS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre is a museum located in South Wales, postcode BS8. It provides information about the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, an important engineering landmark. The centre offers insights into its history and significance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4539, -2.6308
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Long Ashton
- Postcode
- BS8 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Phone
- +44 117 974 4664
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- cliftonbridge.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/556869803 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre?
- Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 3PA), in the parish of Long Ashton.
- What is Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre?
- Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3PA.
- Is Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre is part of the Ashton Court SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3PA.