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Clifton. Clifton is an inner suburb of the English port city of Bristol. Clifton was recorded in the Domesday book as Clistone, the name of the village denoting a 'hillside settlement' and referring to its position on a steep hill. Until 1898 Clifton St Andrew was a separate civil parish within the Municipal Borough of Bristol. [2]
May 15, 2020 · 1. Clifton Suspension Bridge. The Clifton Suspension Bridge has been open to the public since December 8th, 1864, and has since become a distinctive symbol for the city of Bristol. Connecting Clifton to Leigh Woods, Somerset, the majestic bridge spans the River Avon and the Avon Gorge, providing majestic views of the city.
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- Go beneath Clifton Suspension Bridge to explore its secret chambers. Arguably Bristol’s most iconic landmark, there’s only one place to start when you visit Clifton.
- Head down The Slidey Rock. A stone’s throw from Clifton Observatory is a free activity every Bristolian knows about. Made shiny and smooth by generations of bums, is Clifton’s natural rock slide.
- Go shopping at The Clifton Arcade. This beautiful Victorian shopping arcade is packed with small independent shops. So everyone is guaranteed to find something they like.
- Sample the local cider at The Coronation Tap. It hardly bears repeating that Bristolians love their cider spots. And when on the hunt for this sweet nectar of the gods, look no further than Clifton’s only, and Bristol’s oldest, cider specialists.
Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol’s most iconic landmark. Designed by the famous Isambard Kingdom Brunel, The Suspension Bridge is hailed as an innovative landmark by engineers worldwide. Walking across the bridge you can expect some of the most spectacular views of the city. Learn more.
Bristol Zoo, zoological park opened in 1836 in the Clifton section of Bristol, England. Though occupying only 5 hectares (12 acres), the zoo maintains a wide variety of floral plantings and exhibits more than 900 animals representing about 200 species. Noted especially for its monkey exhibit and its aquariums, the collection also includes a ...
Clifton Observatory & Camera Obscura. 0.27 MILES. Set in a striking 18th-century windmill, Clifton Observatory features a viewing platform, a rare camera obscura and the cliff-side Giant's Cave. Together…
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Clifton is a suburb and historic manor in the city of Nottingham, in Nottinghamshire, England. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 22,936. [1] Clifton has two council wards in the City of Nottingham (Clifton West and Clifton East as of 2018) [2] with a total population taken at the 2011 census (prior wards of Clifton North and Clifton ...
