Historic bridges · West Midlands
Worcester Bridge
In or near Worcester.
Worcester Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Worcester Bridge is located in Worcester, Worcestershire, with the postcode WR1 3NY. The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Worcester Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1063923). 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 WORCESTER SO8454NE BRIDGE STREET 620-1/16/71 Worcester Bridge 22/5/54 GV II Bridge over River Severn. 1771-80. Architect John Gwynn of Shrewsbury. Widened 1931 and elevations modern. Stone. 5 elliptical bays. Balustrades and renewed lamp standards. The soffits of the arches are C18; the elevations date from 1931. A significant landmark which, together with a group of former warehouses: Gascoyne House, Brown's Restaurant and Band House, South Quay (qqv) and with St Andrew's Church Tower, Deansway (qv), forms part of the visual framework for the Cathedral (qv) from the River. (The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Worcestershire: Harmondsworth: 1968-1985: 325; Photographs). Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 488554 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Friary Walk Shopping Centre is located in Worcester and offers a variety of shops and cafes. It is easily accessible and provides a vibrant atmosphere for shopping and community activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Worcester Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It serves as a key crossing over the River Severn, contributing to the area's transport infrastructure. Its historical significance is recognised through its listed status.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1911, -2.2261
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Worcester
- Parish
- Worcester, unparished area
- Postcode
- WR1 3NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worcester
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 8am–10pm
- Official site
- friarywalkworcester.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26317191 (CC0)
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Worcester
Towns & cities · 0.4 km
Worcester Cathedral
Cathedrals · 0.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worcester Bridge?
- Worcester Bridge is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR1 3NY), in the parish of Worcester, unparished area.
- What is Worcester Bridge?
- Worcester Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Worcester Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR1 3NY.
- Is Worcester Bridge a listed building?
- Worcester Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Worcester Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Worcester Bridge is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Worcester Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Worcester Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worcester Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR1 3NY.