Historic bridges · South East England
Christchurch Bridge
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Christchurch 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
- Reading · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Christchurch Bridge, the nearest railway station is Reading, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is RG1 8QT.
About
Christchurch Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2015. Coordinates: 51.4624°, -0.9702°.
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Official information
Christchurch Bridge is a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Thames in Reading, designed to enhance connectivity for walkers, cyclists, and electric wheelchair users. The bridge, which is 123 meters long, serves as a north-south route from Caversham to Reading Station and is expected to become a destination in its own right.
From the Wikipedia article
Christchurch Bridge, originally known as the Reading Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, is a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Thames at Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The bridge links the centre of Reading on the south bank with the cross-river suburb, and former village, of Caversham on the north bank. It crosses the river some 200 metres (660 ft) above Reading Bridge, and immediately downstream of Fry's Island.
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Background
Architecture
The bridge was designed by Design Engine Architects in collaboration with engineers Peter Brett Associates, and opened on 30 September 2015. The bridge won a commendation in the 2016 Civic Trust Awards. The cable-stayed bridge has a 68 m river span, which is supported by 14 pairs of cables from a 39 m mast that is asymmetrically placed on the north bank of the river. The walkway ranges in width from 3.5 m to 6.75 m and divides to pass either side of the mast. The walkway and mast are illuminated by 234 LED lights, of which 39 can be programmed to change colour.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4624, -0.9702
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 8QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Established
- 2015
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.4 km
- Opening
- 30 September 2015
- Official site
- www.getreading.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w581446171 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Christchurch Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Reading Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christchurch Bridge?
- Christchurch Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 8QT), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Christchurch Bridge?
- Christchurch Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Christchurch Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 8QT.
- When was Christchurch Bridge built?
- Built or established in 2015.
- Is Christchurch Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Christchurch Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christchurch Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 8QT.