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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · North West England

Dacre Bridge

In or near Eamont Bridge.

Paid admission£££

Dacre Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

'Dalemain' - geograph.org.uk - 7623745

Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Penrith (North Lakes) · 4.7 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Dacre Bridge, the nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), located 4.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Dacre Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1145540). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details NY 42 NE DACRE DALEMAIN 16/47 Dacre Bridge II Footbridge. C18. Mixed sandstone rubble. Narrow hump-back bridge of single segmental arch, under solid parapet. At one time a road bridge but now by-passed. Listing NGR: NY4773026757 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 73766 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Dalemain is a historic mansion set within beautiful gardens, located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the mansion's collection of furniture, ceramics, and art, as well as enjoy the award-winning gardens. The site also hosts the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards, celebrating marmalade from around the globe.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dacre Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance, contributing to the historical landscape of the region.

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

Coordinates
54.6332, -2.8113
Parish
Dacre
Postcode
CA11 0HB
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Penrith (North Lakes)4.7 km
Opening
Sunday to Friday 10:30am–4pm; last tour 2pm, last garden entry 3:30pm
Official site
www.dalemain.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dacre Bridge?
Dacre Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0HB), in the parish of Dacre.
What is Dacre Bridge?
Dacre Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dacre Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0HB.
Is Dacre Bridge a listed building?
Dacre Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Dacre Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Dacre Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Dacre Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Dacre Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Dacre Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0HB.