Timeline
19:18
Pick up a cider at The Coronation Tap. This small West-Country cider house is famous for its Exhibition cider. Note that it gets rammed at weekends, so arriving early helps secure a spot.
19:38
Walk to We The Curious. This science-themed museum is the designated viewing spot. Stand near the edge to get the clear line of sight toward the west. The sun sets directly behind the Clifton Suspension Bridge from this angle on this date.
19:58
Watch the sunset. The sun sets directly behind the Clifton Suspension Bridge from this viewpoint. The golden light will fade quickly as the sun dips below the horizon.
20:28
End the evening at The Portcullis. This Grade II listed Georgian freehouse is one of the smallest pubs in Bristol and is located near the bridge. It is a short walk from the viewing area and offers a cozy end to the night.
Local tip
The alignment is specific to early April. If you visit on other dates, the sun will not set directly behind the bridge from We The Curious.
Check before you go
- The Coronation Tap opens at 19:00 on weekends. For a weekday visit, it opens at 17:30.
- The Portcullis is open until 23:30 on weekends and until 11:00 on weekdays.
- Check the weather forecast for clear skies to see the sunset alignment.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).