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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Bretford Bridge

In or near Binley Woods.

Free admission

Bretford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

River Avon near Bretford - geograph.org.uk - 3155558

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Copsewood Miniature Railway · 6.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bretford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, located 6.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CV23 0LB.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bretford Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1365087). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Details SP47NW 2/5 06/01/60 BRANDON AND BRETFORD BRETFORD Bretford Bridge (that part in Brandon and Bretford C.P.) (Formerly listed as Bretford Bridge over River Avon) II Bridge. C13 origins. Extensively repaired 1653. Largely rebuilt C18. Sandstone ashlar with small amount of brick patching. String course. One semi-circular and 4 pointed arches. Cutwaters. Parapets curve outwards to end in square piers. (V.C.H.: Warwickshire, Vol. VI, p.273). Listing NGR: SP4296076982 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 308791 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bretford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit. The bridge contributes to the region's heritage and is an example of notable engineering.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.3891, -1.3701
County
Warwickshire
District
Rugby
Parish
Brandon and Bretford
Postcode
CV23 0LB
Parliamentary constituency
Rugby
Nearest railway station
Copsewood Miniature Railway6.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bretford Bridge?
Bretford Bridge is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 0LB), in the parish of Brandon and Bretford.
What is Bretford Bridge?
Bretford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bretford Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 0LB.
Is Bretford Bridge a listed building?
Bretford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bretford Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Bretford Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Bretford Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 0LB.