

150th Anniversary
Completing the Bridge
On 8th December 2014, the Clifton Suspension Bridge celebrated 150 years since its grand opening. Here are some of the key events which took place…
Our Lottery Project
In December 2012, we were awarded a grant of £595,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund to help us create a brand new Heritage and Learning…
Official Opening of the Visitor Centre by HRH The Princess Royal
On Monday 1st June 2015, our brand new permanent Visitor Centre was opened by HRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal. She was joined on the…
Princess Anne to open new Visitor Centre at Clifton Suspension Bridge
The new Visitor Centre at Clifton Suspension Bridge will be opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on June 1st. The purpose built visitor…
The First Two Months…
On 7th December 2014, we celebrated 150 years since the opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge with a magnificent fireworks display which attracted almost 70,000…
Celebration Year Launched with Dazzling Firework Display and Recreation of Historic Bridge Procession
On 8th December 2014, one of Britain’s greatest engineering feats and Bristol’s most iconic landmark, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, celebrates its 150th anniversary. To commemorate…
Brunel’s Bridge to Star in 150th Birthday Circus-Theatre Salute
Plans have been unveiled for a brand new live show opening in January in which the top-of-the-bill main role will go to the heaviest-weight star…
Heritage Lottery Fund invests £1.3m for Bristol and North Somerset’s Famous Victorian Heritage
Two grants totalling over £1.3m have today been awarded to two projects in Bristol and North Somerset. The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and Clevedon Pier,…
Bridge Wins Heritage Lottery Fund Support
The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the new Heritage & Learning Centre, it was announced…
