Place to explore / Clifton
Clifton Observatory
Turn the Camera Obscura and explore the cliffside Giant’s Cave above the Avon Gorge.
- Where
- Litfield Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LT
About this outing
Explore the three-floor tower museum and its working Camera Obscura, then descend the narrow tunnel to the Giant’s Cave viewpoint. The cave excludes children under four and is unsuitable for people with mobility issues or claustrophobia because of narrow, steep steps and low ceilings. The attractions normally open daily 10:00–17:00 April–October and 10:00–16:00 November–March, with final admission 15 minutes before closing. Seasonal trails and ticketed events have their own hours and charges. The venue is cashless.
Plan your visit
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Guides & inspiration
Clifton with children: village books, a cave adventure and family theatre
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