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Clifton Observatory A unique events & wedding venue in Bristol with spectacular views. Café and attractions open daily!
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The 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. At 337 feet (92 metres) above the gorge, the cliff top is likely to have been used as a lookout post since at least the Iron Age. The building was erected with the permission of the Society of Merchant Venturers, as a windmill for corn in 1766 and later converted to the grinding of snuff, when it became known as 'The Snuff Mill'. This was damaged by a fire on October 30, 1777, when the sails were left turning during a gale and caused the equipment to catch light. It was then derelict for 52 years until in 1828 William West, an artist, rented the old mill, for 5 shillings (25p) a year, as a studio.

Join us at Clifton Observatory on Thursday 29th October for a magical evening of tarot, cocktails, canapés and the Giant...
15/10/2026

Join us at Clifton Observatory on Thursday 29th October for a magical evening of tarot, cocktails, canapés and the Giant’s Cave after dark🔮

What’s included:
🍸 Welcome cocktail
🔮 20-minute tarot reading
🍴 Sweet & savoury canapés
🌙 Rooftop terrace access
🕯️ Explore the Giant’s Cave after dark

Come for the cards, stay for the cocktails… and venture into the cave if you dare 👀

🎟️ £45 per person
📅 Thursday 29th October | 7pm-10pm

Slots are running low - be quick! ✨
Book your tarot slot via our website. 🔮

Halloween is just around the corner… and we have the perfect spooky night planned! 👻🔪Join us at Clifton Observatory for ...
13/10/2026

Halloween is just around the corner… and we have the perfect spooky night planned! 👻🔪

Join us at Clifton Observatory for a spine-chilling murder mystery, hosted by , as seen on Netflix, alongside a delicious three-course dinner! 🕯️🍷

🩸 One night only - 30th October at 7pm!
🔎 Can you solve the crime?

🎟️ Don’t leave it too late - book your tickets via our website and make this Halloween one to remember! 🖤

Tag who you’d bring with you… 👀

Prepare for a shocking murder mystery at one of Bristols oldest buildings! 👻As seen on Netflix, 1st call entertainment a...
02/10/2026

Prepare for a shocking murder mystery at one of Bristols oldest buildings! 👻

As seen on Netflix, 1st call entertainment are hosting a spine chilling murder mystery three course dinner for one night only!

🔪 30th October - 7pm
Tickets via our website.

Views and rooftop blues? 🎺🎷Jazz Band | Wedding & Events Music are back by popular demand this Sunday for an evening perf...
11/09/2026

Views and rooftop blues? 🎺🎷

Jazz Band | Wedding & Events Music are back by popular demand this Sunday for an evening performance!

Few tickets remain - in bio 🎟️

Looking to soak up the last of the sunshine?Our rooftop bar will now be open Sunday the 23rd August from 3pm-7pm for pan...
18/08/2026

Looking to soak up the last of the sunshine?

Our rooftop bar will now be open Sunday the 23rd August from 3pm-7pm for panoramic views and 2-4-1 spritz’s ☀️🥂

Tickets via our website

11/08/2026

🎈✨ What a weekend! ✨🎈

Our Balloon Fiesta weekend was truly one to remember! From our spectacular Sunset Parties on Friday and Saturday, where we were lucky enough to see the balloons take to the skies both nights, to our brilliant Family Fun Day on Sunday, it was a magical few days at Clifton Observatory 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the weekend so special. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! 🎈🌅

And a big thank you to our wonderful suppliers for helping bring it all to life! 👏

Thank you to:

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Bristol in August really is the spot to be! ☀Clifton Observatory has a packed agenda for this month, taking advantage of...
05/08/2026

Bristol in August really is the spot to be! ☀

Clifton Observatory has a packed agenda for this month, taking advantage of the sunshine. Explore what's on:

- 7/8 August: Balloon Fiesta Sunset Party
- 9 August: Balloon Fiesta Family Fun Day
- 12 August: Solar Eclipse Watching Party
- 16 August: Summer Sunset Soiree
- 31 August: Maker Market
- Every Thursday in August: Golden Hour Thursdays

Plan your visit: https://cliftonobservatory.com/events/

Have you seen we’re doing golden hour Thursdays for the whole of August 👀Enjoy the 2-4-1 spritzes at the bar and live mu...
29/07/2026

Have you seen we’re doing golden hour Thursdays for the whole of August 👀

Enjoy the 2-4-1 spritzes at the bar and live music all month long with free entry! Tickets via our bio

Address

Litfield Road, Clifton Down, Clifton
Bristol
BS83LT

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+44 (0) 117 974 1242

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