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About Clifton Suspension Bridge

Bristol's graceful Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It spans the Avon Gorge some 245ft above the river.

Beneath the Observatory on Clifton Down where a camera obscura is fitted in a building of 1777 which was originally a mill, is the entrance to the Giant's Cave. From this large cave at the side of the gorge it is possible to get tremendous views of the bridge and surrounding scenery.

Clifton itself is very pleasant, it has tumbling streets around which there are attractive properties from the Victorian and Georgian era.

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	Avon Gorge Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol, City of Bristol, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) The hotel is situated in the charming district of Clifton, above the spectacular Avon Gorge and overlooking Brunel's famous suspension bridge. Business and leisure guests alike will enjoy staying a... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00
	Rodney Hotel 4 Rodney Place, Clifton, Bristol, City of Bristol, England (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) A small, romantic hotel with a secret walled garden, set in the heart of Clifton village. A perfect start for exploring Bristol, where the staff go out of their way to make every guest feel special. ... More info and book online.. Price from £51.00
	Best Western Victoria Square Hotel Victoria Square, Clifton, Bristol, City of Bristol, England (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) Two gracious listed buildings, on an elegant tree lined square, in the cosmopolitan university area of Brunel's Bristol An ideal combination of Clifton's village charm yet within a 2 minute stroll of ... More info and book online.. Price from £69.00
	Westbourne Hotel 40-44 St Pauls Rd, Clifton, Bristol, City of Bristol, England (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) The Westbourne hotel is a listed building located in the heart of Clifton, close to the city centre and harbour. A warm and welcoming Hotel with friendly staff, great restaurant and comfortable rooms... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00
	Clifton Hotel St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, City of Bristol, England (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) Clifton Hotel enjoys a long established reputation for excellent service, combined with a relaxed atmosphere and consequently remains a firm favourite with visitors to the area. Situated in the he... More info and book online.. Price from £47.00