Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Foss Bridge

In or near York.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Foss Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Foss from Foss Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6934154

DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
York · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

Foss Bridge is located in York, Yorkshire, with the postcode YO1 9XD. The nearest railway station is York, which is approximately 1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Foss Bridge is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1257827). 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 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

There are nine bridges across the River Ouse and eighteen smaller bridges and passages across the narrower River Foss within the city of York, England.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

There are nine bridges across the River Ouse and eighteen smaller bridges and passages across the narrower River Foss within the city of York, England.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.9578, -1.0780
District
York
Parish
York, unparished area
Postcode
YO1 9XD
Parliamentary constituency
York Central
Nearest railway station
York1 km
Opening
Su-Fr 10:00-16:30; Sa 10:00-13:30

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Great Hall - geograph.org.uk - 854714📷 3

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Merchant Adventurers' Hall — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

👶merchantshallyork.org
River Foss from Piccadilly Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7102312📷 3

Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring

Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Clearing up on Fossgate - geograph.org.uk - 4784028📷 4

Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber

19-22 Fossgate

19-22 Fossgate — a garden in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

🐕👶merchantshallyork.org
Walmgate near Merchantgate - geograph.org.uk - 8211029📷 5

Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

York Buddhist Centre

York Buddhist Centre — a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Freeyorkbuddhistcentre.org
York cats 8 - geograph.org.uk - 6314874📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Watergate Inn

Watergate Inn — a hotel in england yorkshire.

Freethewatergateinn.co.uk
Restored ghost sign, York - geograph.org.uk - 3784221📷 3

Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber

ABC York

ABC York in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

👶merchantshallyork.org

Where to eat & stay near Foss Bridge

Places to stay

York cats 8 - geograph.org.uk - 6314874📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Watergate Inn

Watergate Inn — a hotel in england yorkshire.

Freethewatergateinn.co.uk
Clifford's Tower seen from Tower Street, York - geograph.org.uk - 7425356📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hilton York

Hilton York — a hotel in england yorkshire.

hilton.com
Northern Monk Refectory - geograph.org.uk - 8272264📷 5

Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Fort

The Fort — a hostel in england yorkshire.

Lord Mayors Walk - geograph.org.uk - 6885527📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

DoubleTree by Hilton York

DoubleTree by Hilton York — a hotel in england yorkshire. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

hilton.com
Damp sunset, York - geograph.org.uk - 3794548📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Grand Hotel & Spa

The Grand Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england yorkshire.

thegrandyork.co.uk
Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, York - geograph.org.uk - 5323172📷 5

Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Safestay

Safestay — a hostel in england yorkshire.

Places to eat & drink

York - view towards All Saints Church, Pavement - geograph.org.uk - 6452859📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Golden Fleece Inn, York

Golden Fleece Inn, York in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

York cats 9 - geograph.org.uk - 6314883📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Black Swan Public House

The Black Swan Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Freeblackswanyork.com
"Three Cranes" public house sign, York - geograph.org.uk - 3779789📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Roman Bath Public House

The Roman Bath Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

York, alley entrance - geograph.org.uk - 2204198📷 5

Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber

La Vecchia Scuola

La Vecchia Scuola — a restaurant in england yorkshire.

Freelavecchiascuola.co.uk
The Snickleway Inn, 47 Goodramgate, York - geograph.org.uk - 5199833📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Snickleway Inn And Attached Buildings At Rear

The Snickleway Inn And Attached Buildings At Rear in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Sign for the Hole in the Wall - geograph.org.uk - 7718486📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Eagle & Child

Eagle & Child in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Freeeagleandchildyork.co.uk

More bridges in this region

Broadbottom Viaduct📷 5

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Broadbottom Viaduct

Broadbottom Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Goyt Cliff Viaduct📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Goyt Cliff Viaduct

Goyt Cliff Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Iron Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Iron Bridge

Iron Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Marple Aqueduct📷 5

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Marple Aqueduct

Marple Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Frequently asked questions

Where is Foss Bridge?
Foss Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 9XD), in the parish of York, unparished area.
What is Foss Bridge?
Foss Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Foss Bridge?
The nearest railway station is York, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 9XD.
Is Foss Bridge a listed building?
Foss Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Foss Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Foss Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Foss Bridge?
The nearest railway station is York, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 9XD.