Carlisle Bridge, Lancaster

Name: Carlisle Bridge
Address: Lancaster, United Kingdom

#23 among attractions in Lancaster

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The Carlisle Bridge is the main railway bridge crossing the River Lune at Lancaster, Lancashire, England, carrying the West Coast Main Line over three 120-foot spans. This section of the railway, including the original version of the bridge, was the work of Thomas Brassey, William Mackenzie, and John Stephenson; it was built between 1844 and 1846 and opened in 1847. There is a walkway for public use attached to the east side of the bridge. ()

Opened: 1847 (177 years ago)Length: 360 ftCoordinates: 54°3'18"N, 2°48'31"W

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Lancaster United Kingdom

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Day trips

Carlisle Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Priory, Judges' Lodgings.

~1960 ftS
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
10 min walk • Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune.
0.8 miSE
Catholic cathedral for services and events
Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster
21 min walk • Lancaster Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral Church of St Peter and Saint Peter's Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.
~1680 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster
9 min walk • Lancaster Priory, formally the Priory Church of St Mary, is the Church of England parish church of the city of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is located near Lancaster Castle and since 1953 has been designated a Grade I listed building. It is in the deanery of Lancaster, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the Diocese of Blackburn.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster
10 min walk • The Judges' Lodgings, formerly a town house and now a museum, is located between Church Street and Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
~800 ftSE
Museum, Military museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster
4 min walk • The Custom House, Lancaster is a grade II* listed building located on St Georges Quay, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The architect was Richard Gillow of the Gillow furniture making family. Designed in 1764 for the Port Commissioners, it was used for its original purpose until 1882 when the Customs were transferred to Barrow-in-Furness.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster
17 min walk • The Queen Victoria Memorial in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, is a Grade II* listed building. It stands in the centre of Dalton Square, Lancaster facing Lancaster Town Hall.
0.7 miSE
City hall
Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster
18 min walk • Lancaster Town Hall is a municipal building in Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
The Dukes, Lancaster
16 min walk • The Dukes is a theatre in Lancaster, England. It is the county's only producing theatre venue, and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
16 min walk • The Grand Theatre in Lancaster, England is one of the oldest theatres in England and the third oldest in Britain, having been in near continuous use since 1782. Though it was seen numerous extensions and alterations, much of the original stone has survived.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster
13 min walk • Lancaster City Museum is a museum in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is housed in the former Lancaster Town Hall building in Market Square.
0.5 miSE
Church, Georgian architecture
St John's, Lancaster
13 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carlisle Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster (4 min walk), Lune Millennium Bridge, Lancaster (8 min walk), Lancaster Priory, Lancaster (9 min walk), Lancaster Castle, Lancaster (10 min walk).

How to get to Carlisle Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carlisle Bridge:

Bus

Carlisle Bridge • Lines: 1, 100, 1A, 2X, 40, 41, 6A, 8, 881 (3 min walk)
Hindburn Place • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (11 min walk)