Historic bridges · East of England
Bedford Town Bridge
In or near Biddenham.
Bedford Town Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bedford Town Bridge, the nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is MK42 0AU, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bedford Town Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.1344°, -0.4662°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
The Town Bridge is located in Bedford, the county town of Bedfordshire in England. Spanning the River Great Ouse, it connects the town centre of Bedford with St Johns, historically a separate settlement but now a suburb of Bedford. The current bridge was designed by the architect John Wing between 1811 and 1813, replacing an earlier bridge said to date back to 1224.. It was widened between 1938 and 1940. The Swan Hotel and the remains of Bedford Castle are located nearby, the stone from the latter was said to have been used for construction of the medieval bridge.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Higgins Bedford is a venue that showcases a variety of exhibitions and events, celebrating local culture and history. Visitors can explore different art competitions and exhibitions, including those focused on children's publishing and local breweries.
From the Wikipedia article
The Town Bridge is located in Bedford, the county town of Bedfordshire in England. Spanning the River Great Ouse, it connects the town centre of Bedford with St Johns, historically a separate settlement but now a suburb of Bedford. The current bridge was designed by the architect John Wing between 1811 and 1813, replacing an earlier bridge said to date back to 1224.. It was widened between 1938 and 1940. The Swan Hotel and the remains of Bedford Castle are located nearby, the stone from the latter was said to have been used for construction of the medieval bridge. It has been Grade II listed, having first been listed in 1952.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.1344, -0.4662
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bedford, unparished area
- Postcode
- MK42 0AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bedford
- Phone
- 01234 718618
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 5pm; Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday: 2pm - 5pm; closed on Mondays
- Official site
- www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w663146139 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Town Bridge, Bedford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bedford Bridge (1).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Town Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.0 km
Bedford Boer War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Swan
Hotels · 0.1 km
John Howard Statue
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Bedford Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
St Paul's Church, Bedford
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Bedford Castle ruins (part)
Castles · 0.1 km
Statue of Sir William Harpur
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Bedford College
Ironworks & forges · 0.2 km
House On North Side Of Square
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Bedford Civic Theatre
Theatres · 0.2 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 0.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bedford Town Bridge?
- Bedford Town Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK42 0AU), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
- What is Bedford Town Bridge?
- Bedford Town Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bedford Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK42 0AU.
- Is Bedford Town Bridge a listed building?
- Bedford Town Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Bedford Town Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bedford Town Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bedford Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK42 0AU.