Directions
From London by Road
Visitors approaching from the M4 are advised to avoid the city centre by continuing to the M5 interchange, following the signs to “Bristol West”, and then the instructions given below for the Midlands and South Wales. This route is a little longer but is likely to be quicker at busy times in particular.
Otherwise leave the M4 at junction 19 and drive along the M32 into Bristol city centre, following the signs for “City Centre, Bus Station and Clifton" at the end. After ¾ of a mile, enter a one-way system and pass Bristol University Tower on the right, then to the left, around the triangle in the one-way system. At the large building with pillared portico and fountains now facing you, bear left. Pass a large block of brick built flats on your right, then at the second mini-roundabout turn right into Pembroke Road, signed “Zoo and Downs”. Take the seond left into Clifton Park then second right into College Road.
From the Midlands and South Wales by Road
Leave the M5 at junction 17 and follow the A4018 signed “Bristol West” with intermediate signs for “Clifton & Zoo” for 4 miles. You will then pass the Downs on the right. As you approach the roundabout at the end of the Downs (by National Westminster House), get into the right-hand lane and turn sharp right, then sharp left for “South West, Clifton & Zoo”. With the Downs again on your right, ignore the “Clifton” sign at the right-hand bend 600 yards on and stay on the road signed “Zoo and Bristol Airport”. Immediately after the Zoo, turn left into College Road.
From the South West by Road
Leave the M5 at junction 19 and take the A369 signed “Clifton (Toll)”. One mile past Abbots Leigh village, bear left for Clifton via the Suspension Bridge (30p toll). Just beyond the bridge, take the second left at the mini-roundabout, turn right after the church into Clifton Park, then second left into College Road.
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Follow the Elephant!
For most areas, Bristols Zoo’s elephant sign will guide you to the Clifton Area!