Clifton Observatory Reviews Summary

Parking

Pros:

• "I managed to find road side parking at a small charge close to the Observatory."

Cons:

• "If driving, you need the RingGo parking app on your phone to pay for street parking."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "For £5 you can go up and view the camera obscure which is fascinating."
• "It's also only £4 per activity for an adult."
• "Both options, the cave and the periscope experience are £10 together. Definitely worth it and highly recommended."
• "Good visit at a great price."

Cons:

• "Had a great Easter egg hunt at the observatory / cave. A little on the expensive side."
• "I paid £15 for a family of four and were there for about an hour. Absolutely nothing to see upstairs."
• "In summary: a waste of money."
• "The 2 stars are purely for the view which was stunning, but drinks were pricey."

Views and Location

Pros:

• "A beautiful place to visit and explore."
• "The Clifton observatory is a fantastic place to take children from an educational point of view it is also a fantastic place to get amazing views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge."
• "The view of the bridge and the valley from here is amazing."
• "Really enjoyed the spectacular views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge."
• "Amazing placed next to the suspension bridge, the view from outside is breathtaking and plenty of seating to enjoy the views, observatory is great fun and the kids love it too."
• "A must-go if you are in Bristol as this view point will give you an almost 360 panoramic view of the city including the bridge as well as the Gloucestershire hills."
• "Great views over the estuary and Clifton Suspension bridge."

Cons:

• "I wasn't particularly impressed with the views from inside the observatory."
• "The view from the giant's cavern is disappointing: you can see only one of the two towers of the Clifton Bridge."
• "The observatory tower windows are very steamed which makes it impossible to obtain good pictures."

Events and Functions

Pros:

• "We had our wedding at the Clifton Observatory and had the best day."
• "We had the most fantastic wedding ceremony at Clifton Observatory."
• "My wife and I had a party at the Observatory in December to celebrate our wedding earlier in the year."
• "Amazing Bristol venue for our wedding."
• "I was privileged to attend a private function held here and it was brilliantly serviced by the staff."