This talk explores Brunel’s work on the Great Western Railway, along with his lesser-known experiments with atmospheric railways. Learn about the ‘gauge wars’ and how Brunel’s ideas for the future of rail travel seemed too far-fetched for his day!
Scheduled off-peak closure on 27th Nov postponed. Bridge open to pedestrians and vehicles.
This talk explores Brunel’s work on the Great Western Railway, along with his lesser-known experiments with atmospheric railways. Learn about the ‘gauge wars’ and how Brunel’s ideas for the future of rail travel seemed too far-fetched for his day!
Give more than a gift, gift an experience to go inside the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s iconic bridge is more than just a…
27th November 2025
As we enter the final phase of the bridge refurbishment project, you may have noticed that scaffolding has already been removed from the Clifton land…
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