Clifton Hidden History Walking Tour

Explore the hidden history of Clifton with a local!
Discover the stories that bring Clifton to life: from Clifton's hidden railway, to the site of the world's first bungee jump, to Bristol's forgotten spas.

Led by a passionate local guide, this relaxed 90 minute walk brings Clifton's rich history to life.

Perfect for visitors, locals and curious minds!

Learn about:

- Bristol’s most notorious cricketer
-The criminal architect who featured on a bank note
-The world’s first bungee jump
-Bristol's most famous suffragette
-The ground-breaking Victorian shopping mall
-The lost spas of Bristol

We'll visit key sites in Clifton, including Royal York Crescent, Clifton Mall, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Clifton Observatory.

Distance: around 2km/1.25 miles
Gentle pace, suitable for most fitness levels. Note: the route does involve steps and a few steep inclines.

Meeting Point

Can't Dance Coffee

Victoria Square, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4EW, UK

Meet at the bus stop next to Can't Dance Coffee. I will be holding a sign saying "Visit Clifton"

What's included:

• Walking tour

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

The Clifton Arcade

Boyces Avenue, Bristol, BS8 4AA

Learn the story of this historic Victorian shopping arcade ass we pass through Clifton Village

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Royal York Crescent

Bristol

Visit one of the longest crescents in Europe, and learn its stories

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Clifton Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol, BS8 4AP

Hear stories of Bristol's iconic bridge

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Clifton Observatory and Caves

Clifton Down, Litfield Road, Bristol, BS8 3LT

Hear the story of Clifton's quirky observatory (note that entrance is not included as part of this tour. As the tour finishes here, you can visit the observatory afterwards).

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