Clifton
Things to do in Clifton, Somerset and Bristol
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Clifton draws visitors for one compelling reason: the Suspension Bridge, rated 4.8 from around 19,000 reviews. Brunel's engineering achievement dominates the area, and it remains the principal attraction worth travelling for.
What distinguishes Clifton is not overnight accommodation—the data holds none—but an unusually dense concentration of restaurants. Twenty-nine places to eat suggests this is fundamentally a neighbourhood for dining out rather than staying over. The Ivy Clifton Brasserie (4.5 from nearly 3,000 reviews) and Bosco Pizzeria on Whiteladies Road (4.6 from 1,679 reviews) lead the pack, though Browns Bristol, The Lido Restaurant, Zizzi Bristol Clifton Village, and Racks Bar & Kitchen all maintain strong ratings around 4.4 to 4.5.
Visitors typically base themselves elsewhere in Bristol and come to Clifton as a day trip or evening destination. The bridge justifies the visit on its own; the restaurant scene, clustered around Whiteladies Road and the surrounding streets, gives plenty of reason to linger and eat well once you're there.
Where to stay in Clifton
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Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village
Victoria Square, Bristol
Channings Hotel
12-16 South Learmonth Gardens, Edinburgh
A&R Rooms
17 Durbin Walk, Bristol
Clifton Hotel
St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol
OYO Flagship The Regency
40 - 44 St Pauls Road, Bristol
The Washington
St Pauls Road, Bristol
Berkeley Suites
6 Berkeley Crescent, Bristol
Berkeley Square Hotel
15 Berkeley Square, Bristol
Things to Do in Clifton(1)
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Attractions Near Clifton
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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol · ⭐ 4.6
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Brandon Hill Park
Bristol · ⭐ 4.7
The Georgian House Museum
Bristol · ⭐ 4.6
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The Redgrave Theatre
Bristol · ⭐ 4.5
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Brunel's SS Great Britain
Bristol · ⭐ 4.7
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Clifton Observatory
Bristol · ⭐ 4.6
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Bristol Packet Boat Rides
Bristol · ⭐ 4.7
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Curious About Bristol
Bristol · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Clifton
All campsites in Clifton →Manor Farm
Camp at The Wave
⭐ 4.4
The Wave
⭐ 4.4 · from £30/night
The Stables
⭐ 4.7 · from £12/night
Knights Folly Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.7
Cully Hall Farm CL
⭐ 5.0
Avon Valley Adventure Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £80/night
Avon Valley Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.2 · from £25/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Clifton
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Clifton House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,017
Westbourne Villa
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,254
South Parade Mansions
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £737
Gloucester Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £567
Gloucester Street
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £607
Cave Street
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,107
The Avenue
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,187
The Chippings
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £687
Common questions about Clifton
What is there to do in Clifton?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Clifton.
Where can I eat in Clifton?
We list 29 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Clifton.
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