Bristol
Price £25
Min age 10
Rating 4.98 / 5 [98 ratings]
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Bristol, United Kingdom (UK)
Architect and engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s beautiful masterpiece has become a true symbol of Bristol, and the view of its cables stretched tight between two brick towers over the gaping Avon Gorge is a breathtaking one.
Begun in 1831 and finished in 1864, the bridge was originally designed for horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, but a whopping 12,000 cars now cross it daily on the journey from Clifton Village to Leigh Woods. A separate pavement allows pedestrians to safety stand tall and take in panoramic views, 75 metres above the River Avon.
Free guided tours and an interpretation centre unravel the history of this Grade I listed glory.
It’s free to walk or cycle across the Suspension Bridge. Cars and motorbikes pay a £1 toll each way, which goes towards the maintenance of the bridge. The visitor centre is located on the western side of the Suspension Bridge, with free guided tours on offer daily.
Several companies offer guided tours of Bristol that include the Suspension Bridge, and will explain the background as to why and when it was built.
The bridge is open all year round – get there for sunset on a clear day for spectacular views across Avon Gorge, or time your visit to coincide with Bristol’s Balloon Fiesta in August, when the skies above the bridge are filled with colourful hot air balloons.
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Bristol
Price £25
Min age 10
Rating 4.98 / 5 [98 ratings]
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