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Elegant, leafy and filled with chic boutiques, cosy cafes, beautiful buildings and iconic attractions, such as Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton is one of Bristol's most exclusive suburbs and picturesque quarters. Beginning with the Clifton Triangle and reaching into the area affectionately known as Clifton Village, this stunning Georgian area is always hugely popular with visitors.

The thriving hub of Clifton Village features pretty streets lined with boutiques and fine places to eat. For an unusual shopping experience, the Victorian Clifton Arcade houses some of the most unique shops in the city, selling everything from vintage jewellery to home interiors. There's a great map to help you navigate, which you can download here.

Linking Bristol City Centre with The Downs is the lively Whiteladies Road, home to excellent nightlife with many bars and restaurants lining the mile-long road. BBC Bristol is located here, offering behind-the-scenes tours.

At the end of Whiteladies Road is Queen's Road and the Triangle, home to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal West of England Academy, both of which welcome visiting exhibitions alongside their excellent permanent collections.

Iconic Attractions

The area is best known for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, a stunning structure designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel which was completed over 150 years ago. The bridge is free to walk and cycle across (cars are charged at £1 each) and offers magnificent views of the Avon Gorge and surrounding countryside. On the Leigh Woods side is a visitor centre which is open daily and displays the history of the bridge.

The Lido, on Oakfield Place, has been fully restored and offers year-round outdoor swimming, spa treatments and award-winning dining.

A relaxing environment

One of the most popular green spaces in Bristol is The Downs, made up of Clifton Down and Durdham Down. This huge area of protected parkland borders the northern fringes of Clifton and is home to the wonderful University of Bristol Botanic Gardens, which is located on the northern edge. A number of major events take place throughout the year and the area is a relaxing environment for walkers, joggers, cyclists and kite-flyers! It also boats fantastic views of the Avon Gorge from the sea walls.

Just across the Clifton Suspension Bridge is Ashton Court, a beautiful location for walking, jogging, golf, cycling and annual events, including the famous Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Hot air balloon companies offer flights from Ashton Court. You can also see the native deer in their large enclosed areas. Nearby Leigh Woods has a range of designated pathways leading you through oak, small leaf lime and ash trees. You can also try some adventuring and abseil or climb the Avon Gorge with Adventurous Activity Company.

Where to eat and drink in Clifton

Brilliant breakfasts, award-winning dinners and a proper taste of the West Country keep Clifton's diners happy from sun-up to sundown.

Modern British favourites are the order of the day at The Clifton Sausage and fine dining can be savoured at the AA rosette-awarded No.4 Clifton Village. Goram and Vincent and White Lion Bar in the Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin both feature a huge all-weather terrace boasting the best views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and a real favorite among the locals for a sunny afternoon.

For a taste of the West Country head to the Coronation Tap for a range of ciders including its exclusive press, Exhibition. The Lido restaurant features daily-changing menus that takes inspiration from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, while Fishers is a popular seafood restaurant which has been a stalwart of the area for many years. If you're looking for traditional British food, try The Clifton Sausage for bangers and mash.

End the night at Hyde and Co, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar famed for the quality of its drinks or at Browns where you enjoy a range of classic cocktails in a beautiful gothic building.

Clifton is a 15-20 minute stroll up Park Street from the centre, or you can also take the bus to the shops and bars of Clifton Village with a regualr service running every day (except public holidays). Find out more travel options at www.travelwest.info.

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The Ivy Clifton Brasserie

Clifton

Set in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol, The Ivy Brasserie offers a local, friendly and neighbourly environment with accessible, all-day dining, for those living, working and shopping in the area.
Take a Crime and Crinolines in Clifton Tour with Show of Strength

Clifton

Show of Strength's new tour reveals the extraordinary people behind the elegant facades.
Slide down the Clifton Rock Slide

Clifton

Search for the 'famous' Clifton Rock Slide, a strip of rock that has been smoothed by thousands of Bristolian behinds over the decades.
1532 Performing Arts Centre

Clifton

1532 Performing Arts Centre is a purpose-built theatre, dance and music venue for Bristol Grammar School and Bristol. Located in the centre off Clifton Triangle, 1532 offers something for everyone.
The Lido Restaurant

Clifton

Critically-acclaimed restaurant overlooking The Lido in the Clifton area
Spicer+Cole at the RWA

Clifton

Relax in the new Cafe, Spicer+Cole at the RWA. Whether you are enjoying a break between exhibitions or stopping in whilst enjoying this part of historic Bristol, there is both indoor and outdoor seating in the Art Gallery's newly renovated, larger…
Pizza on the Park

Clifton

Pizza on the Park is a true community restaurant; they have been working with a wide range of incredible Bristolian talent – food suppliers, brewers, artists and crafts people.
Follow in the footsteps of Sherlock and Watson

Central Bristol

Using The Bristol Film Office's trail map, follow in the steps of the famous duo and see where some of the series' most famous scenes were filmed.
Clifton Suspension Bridge Tours

Clifton

Clifton Suspension Bridge provides themed tours for groups of all ages.You'll be matched up with a tour guide who will be able to answer your group's questions, providing the right level of information!

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Cosmo Restaurant Bristol

Clifton

At Cosmo Bristol, you can enjoy over 100 dishes from around the world - from China, Japan, Italy, India and more.
Papadeli Cookery School

Clifton

Papadeli cookery classes are taught by professional chefs. They’re fun, informative and informal and suitable for all levels of cook as the classes are small and hands on and there’s plenty of individual attention.
Camera Obscura and Museum

Clifton

William West's Camera Obscura is now 1 of only 3 working Camera Obscuras in the UK. This marvellous piece of Victorian engineering has sat on ton of Clifton Observatory’s tower since 1828.
Clifton Village

Clifton

Georgian shopping Quarter full of upmarket, independent shops which is a delight to explore.
Clifton Arcade

Clifton

Situated in the heart of Clifton Village, this unique and beautiful Victorian shopping arcade houses some of the most unusual shopping in Bristol. Originally opened in 1878, it later fell into disuse but has recently been restored.
The Aqua Grand Cafe

Clifton

The Aqua Grand Café.The neighbourhood grand café restaurant serving food all day inspired by our working travels visiting the great cafes of Paris.
Alison Court – Serviced Apartments

Clifton

Alison Court serviced apartments offer modern city living in Clifton, Bristol. These bright and characterful studio apartments offer spacious living within a backdrop of colour and style.
Your Apartment - Serviced Apartments

Central Bristol

Your Apartment is the cities leading provider of serviced apartments in Bristol. With fresh and vibrant pads in neighbourhoods including Clifton, Cotham, Old Market, The Old City, Harbourside, Brislington (Arnos Vale), Redcliffe, Temple Meads &…
Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton

The world famous bridge and the iconic symbol of Bristol, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1831 and completed in 1864 after his death
The Whitmore Tap

Clifton

Named in honour of Butcombe founder Simon Whitmore, The Whitmore Tap is Butcombe Brewing Co’s Bristol taproom, offering the full range of Butcombe cask, keg and bottled beer and cider, with delicious food served across two floors from the Robata…
Your Stay Bristol - Beaufort House

Clifton

Luxury developed flats nestled in Clifton providing the home away from home.

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Guide Price From £98.00 to £500.00 Per unit per night

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