Historic bridges · South East England
Imberhorne Viaduct
In or near Felbridge.
Imberhorne Viaduct — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Lucas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- East Grinstead (Bluebell) · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Imberhorne Viaduct, you can take a train to East Grinstead (Bluebell) station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the viaduct is free.
About
Imberhorne Viaduct is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Bluebell Railway is the UK's first preserved standard gauge passenger railway, showcasing a rich heritage of steam travel. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of operational and restored locomotives, carriages, and signalling systems.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Imberhorne Viaduct is a Grade II listed railway viaduct located in East Grinstead, West Sussex, South-East England. Closed in 1958, the structure was brought back into use as part of the preserved Bluebell Railway heritage line in 2013, allowing trains to continue to East Grinstead railway station.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
Built to span the lands of Imberhorne Farm, it was designed and engineered by Frederick Banister, then Chief Engineer for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Built as part of the Lewes and East Grinstead Railway and built to allow double-track operations, it is 700 ft in length and spanning the valley at a maximum height of 90 ft. Construction started in 1880, Opened in 1882, and also known as Hill Place Viaduct, it carried the Lewes and East Grinstead Railway south from to , and onwards to .
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1231, -0.0234
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- East Grinstead
- Postcode
- RH19 1DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- East Grinstead (Bluebell) — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.bluebell-railway.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6003516 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Imberhorne Viaduct (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bluebell Railway
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
East Grinstead
Museums · 0.9 km
West Street Baptist Church
Chapels · 1.0 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Old Stone House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Clarendon House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Whitehall Palace Cinema
Theatres · 1.1 km
Solarius Cinema
Theatres · 1.1 km
Cannon East Grinstead
Theatres · 1.1 km
Scott Cinemas @ The Atrium
Theatres · 1.1 km
The Crown
Hotels · 1.2 km
East Grinstead Museum
Museums · 1.2 km
St Swithun's Church, East Grinstead
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
East Grinstead
East Grinstead () is a town in West Sussex, England, near the East Sussex, Surrey, and Kent borders, 27 miles (43 km) south of London, 21 miles (34 km) northeast of Brighton, and 38 miles (61 km) nort
📷 5Chapels · South East England
West Street Baptist Church
West Street Baptist Church — church in East Grinstead, Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Old Stone House
Old Stone House — listed house in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Clarendon House
Clarendon House — building in East Grinstead, England.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Whitehall Palace Cinema
Whitehall Palace Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Imberhorne Viaduct
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Crown
The Crown — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Dorset Arms
The Dorset Arms — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
Cranston House
Cranston House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Evergreen Farm Woodland Campsite
Evergreen Farm Woodland Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Forest Garden Shovelstrode
Forest Garden Shovelstrode — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Long Acres Caravan & Camping
Long Acres Caravan & Camping — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Cage Public House
The Old Cage Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound
Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The King And Queen Public House
The King And Queen Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Old Punch Bowl
Old Punch Bowl in England South East, United Kingdom.
More bridges in this region
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Briary Hill Bridge east
Briary Hill Bridge east is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Briary Hill Bridge west
Briary Hill Bridge west is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge 157 VIR (Bath Hard Road)
Bridge 157 VIR (Bath Hard Road) is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Dorking Arch Bridge
Dorking Arch Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Imberhorne Viaduct?
- Imberhorne Viaduct is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH19 1DQ), in the parish of East Grinstead.
- What is Imberhorne Viaduct?
- Imberhorne Viaduct — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Imberhorne Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is East Grinstead (Bluebell), about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH19 1DQ.
- Who owns Imberhorne Viaduct?
- Imberhorne Viaduct is owned by | maint =.
- Is Imberhorne Viaduct a listed building?
- Imberhorne Viaduct is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Imberhorne Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Imberhorne Viaduct is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Imberhorne Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Imberhorne Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Imberhorne Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is East Grinstead (Bluebell), about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH19 1DQ.