Historic bridges · South East England
The Bridge of Sighs
In or near Oxford.
The Bridge of Sighs is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Bridge of Sighs is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1914. Address: New College Lane. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.7545°, -1.2538°.
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Official information
The Sheldonian Theatre is a historic venue at the University of Oxford, serving as a site for ceremonies and events for over 350 years. Visitors can explore the Auditorium, Old Printing Loft, and Cupola, with options for guided tours and self-led visits to enjoy panoramic views of Oxford.
From the Wikipedia article
Hertford Bridge, often called the Bridge of Sighs, is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford, England. Its distinctive design makes it a city landmark.
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Background
Architecture
The bridge links together the Old and New Quadrangles of Hertford College (to the south and the north respectively), and much of its current architecture was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson. It was completed in 1914, despite its construction being opposed by New College. The building on the southern side of the bridge houses the college's administrative offices, whereas the northern building is mostly student accommodation. The bridge is always open to members of the college, who can often be seen crossing it. The bridge is Grade II listed.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7545, -1.2538
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Phone
- +44 1865 277299
- Established
- 1914
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
- Official site
- www.sheldonian.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: w62333303 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bridge of Sighs, Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: University Of Oxford The Bridge Of Sighs.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bridge of Sighs?
- The Bridge of Sighs is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 3BL), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is The Bridge of Sighs?
- The Bridge of Sighs is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bridge of Sighs?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 3BL.
- When was The Bridge of Sighs built?
- Built or established in 1914.
- Who owns The Bridge of Sighs?
- The Bridge of Sighs is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Is The Bridge of Sighs free to visit?
- Yes, The Bridge of Sighs is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bridge of Sighs?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 3BL.