Folktales in the Vaults
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This seated adult-only performance features stories of wandering knights, deadly goblins, the devil himself - and more cows than you might expect.
Tales drawn from British and Irish Folklore. Told with humour, wandering asides - and above all else, a great love for the stories.
16+ Recommended (Adult themes and humour)
"Modern storytelling at its best, with cinematic scene-setting and moments of genuine tension"
"Storytelling for today. Quirky, clever, and so entertaining. If I had a castle, I would happily pay to keep this teller of tales at my hearth for the winter."
“Graeme has managed to make old British folk tales accessible without losing the original meaning.”
Age restrictions: 16+
| Adult (Standard Entry) | £18 |
How to get there
Facilities
- Toilets
On the day
The performance begins at the Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum, where you’ll be fitted with a hard hat before descending a ladder into the rarely seen Leigh Woods Vaults. You'll be seated in the atmospheric surroundings of Vault 5, which has a constant temperature of 13 degrees.
Please wear boots or trainers, as well as clothing suitable for climbing a ladder and be aware that water may drip from the ceiling. If you wish to bring a cushion for your seat, please pack it in a small rucksack.
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You'll be hosted by
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.