The Importance of Bridge Rehabilitation and Strengthening
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed in 1864, the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year! The bridge stands as…
Design and Colour
Can you design a new hat for Brunel? Or a new bridge for over the Gorge? Here are some of our favourites designed by some…
How was the Bridge Completed?
Following the death of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1859, the Clifton Suspension Bridge was completed by the engineers John Hawkshaw and William Henry Barlow. Although…
Bridge Collage
Can you recreate an image of the Clifton Suspension Bridge from materials you find in your home? Find a photograph of the bridge that you…
Technical Hard Hat Tour – Two Hour
Have you ever wondered about the technicalities of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and wanted to ask about cross girders and the movement of the saddles?…
Bridge Tour
This popular storytelling tour will take your group across the magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge while bringing its rich history to life. Our knowledgeable volunteer guides…
Feel the Bridge Move
Suspension bridges are designed to be flexible. They will move vertically (up and down) and laterally (side to side, like a swing) to accommodate wind,…
Workers at the Bridge
Bridge Master The Bridge Master is a Chartered Civil Engineer, which means having a university education as well as a professional qualification showing lots of…
Tales of Derring Do and Desperation: Stories from the Archives
Over the years, the Clifton Suspension Bridge has seen its fair share of drama. We bring you the true story of Sarah Henley and her…
