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Historic bridges · London

Holborn Viaduct

In or near City of London.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Holborn Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Holborn Viaduct, historic bridges in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
City Thameslink · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Holborn Viaduct is located in the City of London, with the nearest railway station being City Thameslink, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.

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About

Holborn Viaduct is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5173°, -0.1055°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Holborn Viaduct is a road bridge in London and the name of the street which crosses it (which forms part of the A40 route). It links Holborn, via Holborn Circus, with Newgate Street, in the City of London, England financial district, passing over Farringdon Street and the subterranean River Fleet. The viaduct spans the steep-sided Holborn Hill and the River Fleet valley at a length of 1,400 feet (430 m) and 80 feet (24 m) wide. City surveyor William Haywood was the architect and the engineer was Rowland Mason Ordish.

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Background

History

| type = Act | parliament = Parliament of the United Kingdom | long_title = An Act to authorize the Corporation of the City of London to form a Viaduct or raised Way across the Holborn Valley, and new Streets and Improvements connected therewith; and for other Purposes. | year = 1864 | citation = 27 & 28 Vict. c. lxi | introduced_commons = | introduced_lords = | territorial_extent = | royal_assent = 23 June 1864 | commencement = | expiry_date = | repeal_date = | amends = | replaces = | amendments = | repealing_legislation = | related_legislation = | status = | legislation_history = | theyworkforyou = | millbankhansard = | original_text = | revised_text = | use_new_UK-LEG = | UK-LEG_title =…

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Coordinates
51.5173, -0.1055
Parish
City of London, unparished area
Postcode
EC1A 2BP
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Nearest railway station
City Thameslink0.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Holborn Viaduct?
Holborn Viaduct is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1A 2BP), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
What is Holborn Viaduct?
Holborn Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Holborn Viaduct?
The nearest railway station is City Thameslink, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1A 2BP.
Is Holborn Viaduct free to visit?
Yes, Holborn Viaduct is free to enter.
How do I get to Holborn Viaduct?
The nearest railway station is City Thameslink, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1A 2BP.