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Whiteladies Road and Clifton

The leafy Georgian crescents of fashionable Clifton Village play host to delightful independent shops, galleries, boutiques and antique dealers.

It's one of the city's best addresses, ideal for short breaks in quality hotels, guest houses and apartments.

Places to Visit in Clifton

While in Clifton take a walk across the Clifton Suspension Bridge and marvel at the view of the Avon Gorge. If you don't fancy the uphill walk, take the open top bus as a scenic alternative.

Take a stroll along Royal York Crescent, , enjoy the stunning Georgian architecture relax on the Downs or visit Bristol Zoo Gardens. Search things to do in Clifton...

Clifton Shopping

You can easily spend a day browsing Clifton's chic boutiques and upmarket shops, or relaxing in a cafe. Clifton Arcade is well worth a visit. Originally a Victorian shopping mall, it now houses antique jewellery and furniture, funky clothes, arts and crafts shops. Bristol China sells beautiful pottery and you can even have a go yourself at The Village Pottery. See Shop 'Til You Drop for more shopping ideas.

Eating and Drinking in Clifton

There are plenty of places to eat in Clifton. The White Lion combines great food with outstanding views of Clifton Suspension Bridge and Avon Gorge from the outdoor terrace.

Whiteladies Road has an incredible mix of bars, restaurants, shops and galleries. Rajpoot offers an elegant Indian dining experience in a beautiful house overlooking the Downs or go latino at Las Iguanas.

Hotels and Guest Houses in Clifton

You can search here for accommodation in Clifton.

The Avon Gorge Hotel overlooks Clifton Suspension Bridge, while the Victoria Square Hotel and the Rodney Hotel are close by. St Paul's Road is located between Clifton and Whiteladies Road. Hotels here include the Clifton Hotel, the Washington Hotel and Tyndalls Park

If you're looking for serviced apartments Bristol Serviced Apartments are located in a classical Georgian terraced house overlooking Victoria Square and Hambledons also offer stylish Clifton apartments.

Clifton Towers B&B and Downs View Guest House offer b&b accommodation or for campus accommodation try the University of Bristol.

>>Learn more with Clifton - A Place for All Seasons DVD for £11.95 +p&p from Bristol Gift Shop. Features the story of Clifton and Hotwells, one of Britain's most beautiful and historic areas.

>> Read more with Clifton: History You Can See, which features an extensive postcard collection of Clifton for just £12.99 plus p&p from Bristol Gift Shop.

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