Historic bridges · North East England
Lion Bridge
In or near Alnwick town walls.
Lion Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lion Bridge in Northumberland, you can reach the nearest railway station, Lionheart, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is NE66 1NB.
About
Lion Bridge is a Grade I-listed building in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Grade I 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.
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Heritage listing
The Lion Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge built over the Tuolumne River in central Stanislaus County which connects the city of Modesto, California on the north with the census-designated places of Shackelford and Bystrom on the south.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery is a community-focused museum showcasing the rich history of Alnwick and its surrounding areas. Visitors can explore a variety of permanent collections and changing exhibitions that highlight local heritage and stories.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Lion Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge built over the Tuolumne River in central Stanislaus County which connects the city of Modesto, California on the north with the census-designated places of Shackelford and Bystrom on the south.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.4180, -1.7073
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnwick
- Postcode
- NE66 1NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1665 605847
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10am–4pm; Sunday: 11am–4pm
- Official site
- bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527653 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lion Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lion Bridge?
- Lion Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 1NB), in the parish of Alnwick.
- What is Lion Bridge?
- Lion Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lion Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 1NB.
- Who owns Lion Bridge?
- Lion Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Lion Bridge a listed building?
- Lion Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Lion Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Lion Bridge is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lion Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lion Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lion Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 1NB.