Visitor Centre

Our Visitor Centre is open from Friday to Monday, 10am – 5pm (Closed for cleaning from 1pm – 2pm)! Tickets are strictly limited, so please book in advance to ensure entry.

In accordance with industry best practice and guidance issued by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre has decided to maintain mitigation measures, including reduced capacity, and encourages face mask use (unless exempt). We understand and recognise the worries and concerns among those across society who have been impacted most by the pandemic, including disabled people and the clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV), and our focus is on ensuring that we have the right measures in place to offer the safest, most enjoyable experience possible for all.

Please book for the Visitor Centre in advance (the bridge is always open free of charge to all pedestrians and no pre-booking is required to cross).

Our permanent exhibition and shop are both open with Weekend 3pm Free Tours and Outdoor Family Events back for the school holidays.

We’re retaining some measures to offer the safest, most enjoyable experience possible for all of our visitors:

• Reduced building capacity in line with the latest sector advice.
• Enhanced cleaning schedules and hand sanitisers at key points.
• One-way system.
• Protective screens on the reception desk and shop counter – and PPE for staff
• We have qualified for the ‘We’re Good To Go!’ mark from Visit England to verify that we’ve met government and industry COVID-19 guidelines.

When you visit, please:

• Plan your journey and arrive at your booked entry time
• Have your e-ticket or paper ticket ready for inspection
• Bring a face covering with you, to wear throughout the exhibition
• Make use of our hand sanitiser stations throughout your visit and follow the one-way system
• Social distance from other visitors who are not in your group
• Use the stairs if you are able
• Bring a contactless payment method for shop purchases or donations.

To ensure staff and visitor safety, if you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath or display any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, we will amend your booking for another day. We ask that you refrain from visiting and contact us at  visitinfo@cliftonbridge.org.uk to change your visit date.

Our recent reopening has been supported by Arts Council England on behalf of DCMS with a #HereForCulture grant from the Culture Recovery Fund. However, we are part of a Charitable Trust and the closure of the Visitor Centre during lockdown has had a financial impact on us. We still need your support to secure our future, and by making a donation, you’ll be helping us to get back on our feet and sharing the story of the bridge for years to come.

You can donate online here, add a donation when you pre-book your tickets, or donate at one of our contactless donation points when you visit the Visitor Centre.

Book your visit now, by clicking here.

Please note the current restrictions do not affect vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians crossing the Clifton Suspension Bridge. We remain open for contactless vehicle crossings. Foot passengers – please follow the one-way system and instructional signage. Find more information on transport and parking.