Historic bridges · West Midlands
Whimsey Bridge
In or near Birmingham.
Whimsey 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
- Sandwell and Dudley · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Whimsey Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.5008°, -2.0186°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Oldbury Ring is a sculpture created by Doug Cocker, made of stainless steel and commissioned in 1993. It features a hollow wheel mounted on a flat brick plinth and is located in Oldbury.
Place summary
Whimsey Bridge is a bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. It is a notable structure in the region, contributing to the local infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5008, -2.0186
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B69 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley — 1 km
- Opening
- at all times
- Official site
- artuk.org
Sources
- osm: w1234672349 (ODbL)
- commons: Whimsey Bridge, BCN Old Main Line, Oldbury - geograph.org.uk - 7157927.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Places to stay
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The Belmont Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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The Court of Requests
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The Navigation
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The Red Lion
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whimsey Bridge?
- Whimsey Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B69 2AN), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Whimsey Bridge?
- Whimsey Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whimsey Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B69 2AN.
- Is Whimsey Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Whimsey Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whimsey Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B69 2AN.