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Places to see/Things to do
The Observatory has some absolutely breath-taking views and a really great atmosphere. The 360 cafe serves locally sourced food and drink which we really enjoy.
26 locals recommend
Clifton Observatory
Observatory RoadThe Observatory has some absolutely breath-taking views and a really great atmosphere. The 360 cafe serves locally sourced food and drink which we really enjoy.
One of Bristol’s most recognisable structures. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it marks a turning point in the history of engineering and has come to symbolise a city of original thinkers and independent spirit.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadOne of Bristol’s most recognisable structures. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it marks a turning point in the history of engineering and has come to symbolise a city of original thinkers and independent spirit.
These woods are beautiful and great for lots of things!
Walking the dog, mountain biking, loads of amazing walking trails and in the warmer months its a great place for a picnic. There's a selection of bespoke picnic tables and a fabulous carved wooden sofa outside the rangers office.
53 locals recommend
Leigh Woods
These woods are beautiful and great for lots of things!
Walking the dog, mountain biking, loads of amazing walking trails and in the warmer months its a great place for a picnic. There's a selection of bespoke picnic tables and a fabulous carved wooden sofa outside the rangers office.
Ashton Court Estate is quite the historic park! It's just over the suspension bridge. It covers about 850 acres of woods and grasslands in total.
Its one of the few places you can take off in a hot air balloon for a tour over the city and there are also 2 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf courses on the higher ground of the estate.
87 locals recommend
Ashton Court Estate
Ashton Court Estate is quite the historic park! It's just over the suspension bridge. It covers about 850 acres of woods and grasslands in total.
Its one of the few places you can take off in a hot air balloon for a tour over the city and there are also 2 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf courses on the higher ground of the estate.
The Mall Gardens is a small green area in the centre of Clifton Village, surrounded by beautiful Clifton townhouses. Just a really nice place to stroll through or sit and relax with a coffee.
The Mall Gardens
West MallThe Mall Gardens is a small green area in the centre of Clifton Village, surrounded by beautiful Clifton townhouses. Just a really nice place to stroll through or sit and relax with a coffee.
This is a lovely place to go just to get some stunning views of the suspension bridge, especially at night.
The Lookout Lectern
Sion HillThis is a lovely place to go just to get some stunning views of the suspension bridge, especially at night.
Avon Gorge is a great place to grab a drink whilst overlooking the suspension bridge, truly an incredible view!
40 locals recommend
Avon Gorge Hotel
Sion HillAvon Gorge is a great place to grab a drink whilst overlooking the suspension bridge, truly an incredible view!
If you want some time to relax and unwind, potentially get a nice spa treatment, the Lido is a lovely place to visit.
35 locals recommend
Clifton Lido and The Victoria Public House
If you want some time to relax and unwind, potentially get a nice spa treatment, the Lido is a lovely place to visit.
Quite possibly the best day in for kids! Water fountains outside that they can run around in too on a hot day. The museum is INCREDIBLE for kids of all ages - book ahead !
123 locals recommend
We The Curious
One Anchor RdQuite possibly the best day in for kids! Water fountains outside that they can run around in too on a hot day. The museum is INCREDIBLE for kids of all ages - book ahead !
Bristol Aquarium
Anchor RoadA fun little trip with the kids
Freedog Bristol
Mead StreetA brilliant trampolining place - need to book ahead !
Ashton Court Model Railway
Abbots Leigh RoadBrilliant fun for those with young kids visiting Ashton Court!
A beautiful 25 minute walk all the way to a large playground at Oldbury Court Estate
41 locals recommend
Snuff Mills
A beautiful 25 minute walk all the way to a large playground at Oldbury Court Estate
Blaise Castle Estate
Kings Weston RoadGreat walks, great playground !
Food scene
Clifton Sausage
7 Portland StFor all you meat eaters out there, this place is really good!
Coppa Clifton Village
2-10 Regent StGreat coffee and good breakfasts.
This place does really lovely cakes, big and small! Coffee is good too!
15 locals recommend
ANNA Cake Couture
7A Boyce's AveThis place does really lovely cakes, big and small! Coffee is good too!
Giggling Squid
34 Princess Victoria StFor all the seafood lovers out there!
The Albion is a really lovely pub in the heart of Clifton village, great outside space at the front but also really cosy inside. They do nice Sunday roasts.
50 locals recommend
The Albion
Boyce's AvenueThe Albion is a really lovely pub in the heart of Clifton village, great outside space at the front but also really cosy inside. They do nice Sunday roasts.
Foliage Cafe
17 Regent StThis is just a really nice little quirky cafe. We have coffee there from time to time.