‘Who open’d the Bridge?’
For Bristol, 8 December 1864, the day of the Clifton Suspension Bridge’s opening was a city-wide party and a chance for anyone who had any…
Life and Work of Brunel
Our Life and Work of Brunel tour brings to life the remarkable achievements of this legendary engineer. The tour aims to inspire pupils’ curiosity and…
Self-led Exhibition Visit
This session is approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour and takes place in our visitor centre’s main exhibition space, where we are open to the…
Giants and Geology
How was the Avon Gorge formed? On this tour, we’ll hear two stories about it’s creation. One begins 360 million years ago at the bottom…
Students help create historic encounters
This autumn we have been working with a couple of History A-Level students from South Gloucestershire & Stroud College who are on placement with us.…
Coronation Celebrations
On 6 May 2023, King Charles III will be crowned alongside the Queen consort at Westminster Abbey. Throughout the years the Bridge has been illuminated…
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…
History Detectives
This workshop combines historical exploration, visual analysis, and hands-on writing; it provides pupils with a unique and immersive learning experience on the history of postcards,…
