Historic bridges · East Midlands
Miniature Bridge
In or near Alton.
Miniature Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Runaway Mine Train · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Miniature Bridge, the nearest railway station is Runaway Mine Train, located 0.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Miniature Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1037878). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details SK 0643-0743 FARLEY C.P. ALTON PARK 12/116 Miniature Bridge GV II Footbridge. Early C19. Cast iron with ashlar piers and cutwaters. 3 segmental arches with diamond patterned spandrels spanning an artificial pond, chains are strung between the piers. This item forms part of the important garden layout at Alton Towers (q.v.) which is included at Grade I on the HBMC Gardens Register. Listing NGR: SK0750743288 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 275111 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Alton Towers Resort is one of the UK's largest theme parks, featuring over 40 rides and attractions suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a mix of thrilling rollercoasters, family-friendly rides, and beautiful gardens, alongside seasonal events and on-site accommodation.
Place summary
The Miniature Bridge is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. This bridge is notable for its architectural significance and contributes to the region's historical landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9869, -1.8896
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Farley
- Postcode
- ST10 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Runaway Mine Train — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.altontowers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26289596 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Miniature Bridge?
- Miniature Bridge is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST10 4DB), in the parish of Farley.
- What is Miniature Bridge?
- Miniature Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Miniature Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Runaway Mine Train, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST10 4DB.
- Is Miniature Bridge a listed building?
- Miniature Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Miniature Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Miniature Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Miniature Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Runaway Mine Train, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST10 4DB.