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Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Silverline have been taking guests to Bristol for over 20 years.

Film Locations

 

(and how to find them)

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Sightseeing Tours of Bristol with Silverline Cars

Born in Portsmouth in 1806 the son of Marc Isambard Brunel

 

Brunel's first commission as a designer and constructor was the world Famous Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge in Bristol

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Started in 1831 it was not actually completed until 1864 five years after his death. It was completed to serve as a memorial to his acheivements.

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Brunel was responsible for the construction of the railway line connecting Bristol to London. Along with a number of tunnels and bridges along the way.

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Brunel designed the SS Great Britain, which is now berthed in Bristol docks.

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Brunel died in London after suffering a stroke on September 15th 1859.

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Airport Transfer Service to Bristol

Pricing

Transfers

For transfers between airports and hotels we will quote per journey based on vehicle type and distance

Tours

Our sightseeing tours are charged by the hour, from leaving base until returning to base.

Our Drivers

Our drivers are not qualified tour guides, we are all local peolpe with a deep interest in the area that we live, and love to  pass on our knowledge

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