Historic bridges · North West England
Northgate Bridge
In or near Chester.
Northgate Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Northgate Bridge, the nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Northgate Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1375968). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details CHESTER CITY (EM) SJ4066 UPPER NORTHGATE STREET 1932-1/6/273 Northgate Bridge 10/01/72 GV II Roadbridge. c1790. Perhaps supervised by Thomas Telford, consultant engineer for the Chester Canal. Coursed red sandstone. Deep segmental arch spanning the Roman and City Walls ditch increased in depth to provide for the canal 1770s. Moulded bands to voussoirs; damaged panel above crown of arch on each face of bridge; moulded plinths to renewed iron railings in 4 panels between tapered stone piers and 2 panels north of former toll-cottage, west. Listing NGR: SJ4040866687 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 469947 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Escapism Chester offers a live escape room experience where teams of 2 to 6 people are locked in a themed room for 60 minutes. Participants must solve puzzles and find clues to escape, making it a fun and challenging activity for friends, families, and corporate events.
Place summary
Northgate Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1939, -2.8934
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 2JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 377 297
- Established
- 1790
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–10pm; closed Christmas Day
- Official site
- www.escapismchester.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656660 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northgate Bridge?
- Northgate Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 2JG), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Northgate Bridge?
- Northgate Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Northgate Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 2JG.
- When was Northgate Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1790. Designed by Thomas Telford.
- Is Northgate Bridge a listed building?
- Northgate Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Northgate Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Northgate Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Northgate Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 2JG.