Historic bridges · South West England
Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge
In or near Gloucester.
Llanthony Railway Swing 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
- Gloucester · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Gloucester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area GL2.
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Official information
The Sula Lightship is a historic lightvessel located at Gloucester Docks, offering unique accommodation experiences. Visitors can enjoy luxurious stays aboard the ship, which has been restored to a high standard, and participate in community events and open days.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is located in the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, within the unparished area of Gloucester. This bridge is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, distinguishing it as a notable feature in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8625, -2.2581
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL2 5HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: w1020567175 (ODbL)
- commons: Docks Branch No. 3 viaduct, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 4166407.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge?
- Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 5HL), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge?
- Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 5HL.
- Is Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 5HL.