Clifton

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Birthplace of:
Thomas Lovell Beddoes
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Folk Customs:
Tuppenny Starvers

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Quinton House
"Reopened 1st November, any comments prior to this dates are inaccurate and irrelevant. ..." More

Best Western Victoria Square Hotel
"Good Points: The staff were doing their best to be obliging, but seemed to be under considerable pressure and there was clearly a communication gap with many of their guests. Bad ..." More

Sands
"What a meal! I had the pleasure of being in a party of six eating at The Sands one Sunday evening, & the meal was superb. The variety in the mezza was ..." More

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This fashionable district of Bristol is most famous for its suspension bridge. Clifton Suspension Bridge is a Grade One listed structure and one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Victorian age. It was designed and built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, perhaps the most famous of all the Great British engineers of those heady times. It was Brunel's first major commission, given to him when he won the second competition to design a bridge to span the beautiful but perilous Avon Gorge. Brunel was only 24 years old when he was appointed project engineer but sadly he died in 1859, before the completion of the controversial bridge which was dogged by political and financial difficulties. Although the foundation stone was laid in 1831 it took until 1864 to complete. On opening it was dedicated as a memorial to the great entrepreneurial engineer who did so much to change the face of early Victorian Britain. Clifton is still the vibrant and fashionable quarter it has long been. It's graced with fine Georgian and Victorian architecture and plenty of shops, hotels, bars and restaurants to tempt the residents and travellers alike. It's also a popular residential location for students of Bristol University.

Attraction

Bristol Zoo Gardens
Clifton Cathedral
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
Royal West of England Academy

Care Home

Carlton Mansions Care Home

Casino

Triangle Casino

Charity

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Church

Clifton Cathedral
Holy Trinity, Clifton

Classes

Dance - Amunet Oriental Dance
Drama Nights

Club

The Lizard Lounge

Dentist

Davies, Gunnery & Tonner
Davies, Hull & Marsh-Smith

Doctor

Dr T.H. Frewin & Partners
Pembroke Road Surgery
The Other Surgery
The Other Surgery
Whiteladies Health Centre

Estate Agent

Allen & Harris

Hamptons
Hamptons
Haskins John & Co
Homezone Property Services
Morgan Beddoe

Health and Fitness Club

Pro Fitness

Pub and Bar

Bar Humbug
Bauhinia Bar Restaurant
Beaufort Arms
Berkeley Public House
Browns Restaurant & Bar
Caffe Nero
Clifton
Hausbar
Le Pain Du Jour
Lion
Mbargo
Port Of Call
Quinton House
Richmond Spring

The Albion

Restaurant

Bauhinia Bar Restaurant
Browns Restaurant & Bar
Clifton
Entelia
Fishers Restaurant
Le Monde Restaurant
Muset (The)
Planet Pizza
Prosecco
Rajpoot Restaurant
Sands
Tequila Max
The Albion
Walrus and Carpenter

School

Bristol Grammar School
Clifton College
Clifton College Pre-Prep - Butcombe
Clifton College Prep School
Clifton High School

Clifton High School Lower School
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

Self-Catering

Alderman Apartments
Harbour House Serviced Apartments by Portland
Portland Apartments

Theatre

QEH Theatre
Redgrave Theatre

Sports Clubs

Bristol VC (Volleyball)
Clifton LTC (Tennis)

Shops

Clifton Bookshop
Not Just Words
Boots
Garaways Garden Centre
Posh Pets
Firefly
Regent Pharmacy
Neal’s Yard Remedies
Stoneground
Specsavers
Phase Eight

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Kiri’s Barber Shop
Avalon Beauty
Clifton Cellars

Antiques

Period Pieces
Margaret R Jubb
Focus on The Past
Clifton Hill Antique Textiles

Places to Stay near Clifton

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The Regency Bristol (0.05 miles)

The Regency Bristol
Located on St. Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, The Regency Bristol Hotel truly lives up to its name. Dating from Victorian times, our newly-refurbished hotel blends classic period charm with the very best in contemporary comforts.

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Clifton Hotel (0.09 miles)

Clifton Hotel

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The Clifton enjoys a long established reputation for excellent service, combined with a relaxed atmosphere and consequently remains a firm favourite with visitors to the area. Situated in the heart of beautiful ... More

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Channings Hotel (0.12 miles)

Channings Hotel

Channings hotel is a Victorian Manor House set in the heart of Clifton, It was gifted to one of Queen Victoria's Ladies in waiting. Situated 10 minutes from the City Centre, Art Galleries, Theatures ... More | visit website

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Portland Apartments (0.15 miles)

Portland Apartments

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Tyndall’s Park Road is situated just off Whiteladies Road, with all its lively bars, boutique shops and trendy restaurants. The apartments are in a beautiful restored Georgian building surrounded by ... More

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Clifton Serviced Apartments (0.23 miles)

Clifton Serviced Apartments

Clifton Serviced Apartments designed with maximum comfort and professionalism in mind. We offer one and two bedroom apartments located in Clifton, one of the finest areas of Bristol and just one mile from the city ... More | visit website

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Berkeley Square Hotel (0.36 miles)

Berkeley Square Hotel

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The Berkeley Square Hotel in Bristol is the city’s highest rated 3-star hotel. Situated in the trendy Clifton area of the city centre, it is a peaceful haven overlooking the green gardens ... More

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Alderman Apartments (0.38 miles)

Alderman Apartments

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Serviced apartments superbly located for the university, the BBC, the BRI hospital and Bristol city centre. You will find the studio nested in a quiet road just a couple of ... More

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Best Western Victoria Square Hotel (0.40 miles)

Best Western Victoria Square Hotel

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Situated in trendy Clifton on a leafy Georgian square, the Best Western Victoria Square Hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the vibrant city of Bristol. Independently owned & run, the ... More

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Harmony II (0.57 miles)

Harmony II

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Harmony II is a luxury Floating Hotel, moored in Bristol's Floating harbour.The ship is unique, as the designers have avoided ultra-modern fashions which inevitably lead to a sterile environment. Instead, ... More

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Portland Apartments (0.64 miles)

Portland Apartments

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Contemporary Serviced apartments in Bristol's trendy Cotham area offering the perfect choice for long stay guests. Close to the city centre and the Whiteladies road with its offering of popular ... More

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