Historic bridges · South East England
Grand Bridge
In or near Bladon.
Grand 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
- Palace Station · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Grand Bridge in West Oxfordshire, you can reach it via Palace Station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is OX20 1PS, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Grand Bridge is a historic bridge in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Palace Station, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area OX20.
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Heritage listing
The Grand Brighton Hotel is a Victorian seafront hotel in Brighton on the south coast of England. Designed by John Whichcord Jr. and built in 1864 by Lewis Glenton, it was intended for members of the upper classes visiting the town and remains one of Brighton's most expensive hotels. During the 1984 Conservative Party conference the hotel was bombed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) in an attempt to assassinate the prime minister, Margaret Thatcher.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Grand Brighton Hotel is a luxury hotel located on Brighton's seafront, offering a blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Visitors can enjoy upscale dining, a spa, and beautiful sea-view accommodations while exploring the vibrant local area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blenheim Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Grand Brighton Hotel is a Victorian seafront hotel in Brighton on the south coast of England. Designed by John Whichcord Jr. and built in 1864 by Lewis Glenton, it was intended for members of the upper classes visiting the town and remains one of Brighton's most expensive hotels. During the 1984 Conservative Party conference the hotel was bombed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) in an attempt to assassinate the prime minister, Margaret Thatcher.
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Background
History
The Grand Hotel was designed by the architect John Whichcord Jr. and built in 1864 by Lewis Glenton one of Brighton's 18th-century coastal fortifications. It was built for members of the upper classes visiting Brighton and Hove and remains one of the most expensive hotels in the city. Among its advanced engineering features at the time was the ‘Ascending Omnibus’, a hydraulically powered lift powered by cisterns in the roof. The building itself is an example of Italian influence in Victorian architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8447, -1.3643
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Blenheim
- Postcode
- OX20 1PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Palace Station — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1109650433 (ODbL)
- commons: Grand Bridge, Blenheim.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Grand Brighton Hotel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grand Bridge?
- Grand Bridge is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX20 1PS), in the parish of Blenheim.
- What is Grand Bridge?
- Grand Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grand Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Palace Station, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX20 1PS.
- Who owns Grand Bridge?
- Grand Bridge is owned by | number_of_rooms = 201.
- Is Grand Bridge a listed building?
- Grand Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grand Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Grand Bridge is part of the Blenheim Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grand Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Grand Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grand Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Palace Station, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX20 1PS.