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Over the past few years, we have worked hard to transform the observatory into a venue as unique as its views. Today, Clifton Observatory is home to the 360 café, a museum featuring a rare Victorian-era Camera Obscura, and the atmospheric and mythical Giant’s Cave. Learn About Us.
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Clifton Observatory offers breath-taking views and a unique,...
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The 360 Café is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm and we do...
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1766. Website. www.cliftonobservatory.com. Clifton Observatory ( grid reference ST564733) is a former mill, now used as an observatory, located on Clifton Down, close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, England.
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- Bristol
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Jan 1, 2024 · Clifton Observatory is a historic building that offers panoramic views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge from its camera obscura and underground passage to the Giant's Cave. The 360 glass cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating with stunning city and bridge views, and the observatory is open all year round.
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Clifton Observatory and Caves. 550 reviews. #26 of 243 things to do in Bristol. Caverns & CavesObservatories & PlanetariumsHistory Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Clifton Observatory and Caves sits above the Avon Gorge offering superb views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the city of Bristol.
Set in a striking 18th-century windmill, Clifton Observatory features a viewing platform, a rare camera obscura and the cliff-side Giant's Cave. Together they offer incredible views of the suspension bridge, the plunging Avon Gorge and Bristol itself.