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Historic bridges · East Midlands

Bridgehouses Footbridge

Also known as: Iron Bridge

In or near Catcliffe.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Bridgehouses Footbridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Brookhouses Bridge, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 6349451

Dave Pickersgill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Sheffield · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bridgehouses Footbridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Iron Bridge. Coordinates: 53.3889°, -1.4679°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Kelham Island Museum showcases Sheffield's industrial history, featuring exhibits on craftsmanship, mass production, and the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can explore various displays, including the River Don Engine, the Hawley Tool Collection, and a reconstructed 1916 house.

Place summary

Bridgehouses Footbridge, located in the East Midlands' Sheffield, is also known as the Iron Bridge. This bridge serves as a notable pedestrian crossing in the area.

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

Coordinates
53.3889, -1.4679
District
Sheffield
Parish
Sheffield, unparished area
Postcode
S3 8NG
Parliamentary constituency
Sheffield Central
Nearest railway station
Sheffield1.2 km
Opening
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-4pm; closed Mondays including Bank Holidays

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridgehouses Footbridge?
Bridgehouses Footbridge is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S3 8NG), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
What is Bridgehouses Footbridge?
Bridgehouses Footbridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridgehouses Footbridge?
The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S3 8NG.
Is Bridgehouses Footbridge free to visit?
Yes, Bridgehouses Footbridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridgehouses Footbridge?
The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S3 8NG.