This is a fully guided tour of the Clifton Suspension Bridge Underground Vaults, using Victorian-style lanterns to explore the space.
Experience the Clifton Suspension Bridge vaults like never before with our immersive Lantern Tour.
Guided by the flickering light of your lantern, you’ll reveal the secrets of this architectural marvel. Our knowledgeable guides will transport you to the era of the bridge’s construction, where you can imagine yourself in the boots of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the labourers who made this engineering feat a reality.
Whether an engineering enthusiast or simply curious about the stories hidden within these historic vaults, our Lantern Tour promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Important information:
Age restrictions: 12+
Adult (General Admission) | £17 |
Pretty fascinating stuff, excellent guide, and who doesn't love a good vault? Really enjoyed it!
This was a really informative and interesting tour of the vaults underneath the suspension bridge...
Fabulous experience, our host Laura was exceptional! So knowledgeable, caring and fun. Would reco...
Very informative
Pretty fascinating stuff, excellent guide, and who doesn't love a good vault? Really enjoyed it!
This was a really informative and interesting tour of the vaults underneath the suspension bridge! Would recommend it to Bristolians and visitors alike! Our great guide was really lovely!
Excellent experience. Very informative tour guide and fun to do with family.
Fabulous experience, our host Laura was exceptional! So knowledgeable, caring and fun. Would recommend this for 7 years and above. I learned so much.
Excellent tour filled with great information about the history of the bridge and of course the excitement of going into the foundation with lanterns!
Really interesting visit - learned a lot from excellent guides.
It's a special space to be in - thanks for the tour!
A unique opportunity to see a part of Bristol's most iconic landmark that's totally hidden away. A well organised tour with guides who speak clearly and know their stuff. Just the right length of time. Ideal for fans of Bristol's history, engineering and architecture.
Very friendly and informative hosts (Jed & Pippa). Fascinating.
It's an extraordinary experience. The guides knowledgeable and enthusiasm enhanced the tour. Don't be scared by the ladder in and out. What you get to see is breathtaking. Particularly liked the lights-out moment.
Very interesting, informative and fun!
Fantastic and rare opportunity to see inside the iconic Clifton suspension bridge foundations. A great history lesson in a fun environment.
Very interesting and informative.
Fascinating and our guide was enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable.
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Our guide Laura was fantastic. Incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend the tour.
Fascinating and really excellent tour guide!
Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this tour!
Amazing
A very interesting look inside the vaults hidden beneath the suspension bridge. Using lanterns added to the atmosphere
Really interesting and the hosts were really friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
It was amazing
Amazing experience to see the inside of the bridge - especially knowing it's only been rediscovered in 2022 after over 100 years of it being sealed. Our host Laura was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic - loved her! Would love to see more of the vaults when they are open to the public. Highly recommend!
Great to see inside the bridge foundations. It host was informative and entertaining. The evening tour is very atmospheric. A slightly later your would be helpful for people attending after work!
Laura was a brilliant tour guide! Her enthusiasm about the Bridge and the history makes the tour really engaging. The tour was well organised and everything went very smoothly.
Laura was a great host, really informative and we had a great time.
The lamp lights were great and felt like we had two experiences in one as we got to experiences in near darkness and then with the lights on.
Would recommend!
A really unique evening, getting to see a side of the bridge very few have seen! A really magical way of presenting it, with a fun and informative host
Amazing tour and very insightful
A great tour of the vaults with professional, informative and knowledgeable guides who brought the vaults to life with interesting facts and stories. Highly recommended, not just for engineers.
We loved our lamplight tour of the vaults! Our hosts were friendly and knowledgeable and were happy to answer our questions. We had plenty of time to explore and enjoy the atmosphere in the vaults. Our hosts also gave an excellent demonstration of how sound echoes through the space as well which was really interesting.
I’d been a little nervous of what the ladder would be like but luckily it was actually quite small so it was a breeze getting down to the entrance!
Highly recommended :)
Clifton Suspension Bridge is an icon of human ingenuity, British engineering and Bristolian identity. The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust is a not-for-profit charity that acts as a custodian for this iconic landmark. Their mission is to converse and maintain the bridge to the highest possible standards. Join them in celebrating this unique cultural site and source of inspiration.
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