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Clifton Observatory and Caves
Clifton Observatory and Caves

Panoramic Views of Bristol

Clifton Down
(adjacent to Suspension Bridge)
City of Bristol,
BS8 3LT

Neighborhood: Clifton Village

Phone: +44 870 444 0654
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Very close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Clifton Observatory houses a camera obscura, a rotating mirror in the roof that reflects panoramic views of the area down onto a dish-shaped screen. For a different view, visit the adjoining caves. You have to walk down a narrow passage with steep steps to get to the Giant's cave at the end, through which you arrive at the cliff-face. Here you can stand on a platform, suspended over the gorge.

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That Camera Obscura is a Hit!
I had no idea what the camera obscura was but I dutifully followed instructions to go see it and I&#...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 03 2007

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Clifton Observatory / Camera Obscura
The Clifton Observatory and Caves has always been one of my favourite places to take guests - never ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 28 2004

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