Family Lantern Tour: Clifton Suspension Bridge
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EmailJoin us for a special edition of our family-friendly Vaults Visit, where you'll get the experience the Clifton Suspension Bridge vaults by the flickering light of your very own lantern. Our knowledgeable Learning Team will transport you to the era of the bridge's construction, where you'll get to experience what it would have been like to be the last Victorian workers finishing Brunel's hidden vaults.
This tour, developed especially for families, promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Put on your hard hard and climb down the ladder to discover the stories hidden within Bristol's famous bridge.
Please note, this tour is aimed at families visiting with children between the ages of 7-14. Adult-only bookings will not be accepted.
Important information:
Tours are suitable for age 7+ and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. There is a minimum height limit of 1.2m. All members of the group must be physically capable of climbing a vertical ladder and passing through a low corridor. You will not be allowed to join the tour in heels or open-toed shoes. Wear sturdy shoes with good grip such as hiking boots or trainers and ensure you have two hands free to climb the ladder.
Age restrictions: 7+
| Adult (Age 18+) | £16 |
| Child (Ages 7-17) | £10 |
How to get there
Facilities
- Baby changing
- Experience takes place outdoors
- Family friendly
- Toilets
On the day
Your experience will begin and end at the Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum. Please arrive at least five minutes prior to the start of your tour. Hard hats and lanterns will be provided - but please wear sturdy shoes, as well as weather-appropriate clothing suitable for climbing a ladder.
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You'll be hosted by
Clifton Suspension Bridge
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.
With the help of dedicated volunteers, uncover the history behind this unique iron chain suspension bridge - now one of Europe's few remaining - in one of the Trust's historical tours. Enrich your understanding and appreciation for this site.
Clifton Suspension Bridge's multi award-winning free-entry Museum attracts 80,000 visitors each year. Sharing the story of the ‘ornament of Bristol’, unravelling the lost techniques and engineering secrets used to construct this bridge in an engaging way.
Clifton Supension Bridge
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.
With the help of dedicated volunteers, uncover the history behind this unique iron chain suspension bridge - now one of Europe's few remaining - in one of the Trust's historical tours. Enrich your understanding and appreciation for this site.
Clifton Suspension Bridge's multi award-winning free-entry Visitor Centre attracts 80,000 visitors each year. Sharing the story of the ‘ornament of Bristol’, unravelling the lost techniques and engineering secrets used to construct this bridge in an engaging way.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Clifton Suspension Bridge.