Family Lantern Tour

Join 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.

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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Please note, this tour is aimed at families visiting with children between the ages of 7-14. Adult-only bookings will not be accepted.

Underground Vaults Visit Restrictions:

Please ensure that all ticket-holders are aware of the following restrictions. For safety reasons, we may not be able to allow you access to the Vaults if you have not complied with the following:

• All attendees must be 7+ and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
• Minimum height limit of 1.2m.
• Shoes with good grip, such as hiking boots or trainers, are required. You will not be allowed to join the tour in heels, flip-flops or open-toed shoes.
• This tour includes climbing a vertical ladder and passing through a low corridor. Please ensure that you are physically capable of doing so.
• All cameras, phones, and devices must be able to fit in your pocket or bag so that you have two hands free to climb the ladder.
• Only small bags worn over both shoulders or bags with cross-body straps are permitted. Everything else can be stored in the Museum during your tour.
• Be aware that the vaults can be wet and/or muddy inside, particularly after heavy rain. Please wear suitable clothing and ensure that cameras or mobile phones are protected from the calcite saturated water which may fall from the ceiling.
• Although we will do our best to accommodate late arrivals, this may not always be possible due to the nature of the tour.