Christchurch Bridge, Reading

Name: Christchurch Bridge
Address: Reading, United Kingdom

#33 among attractions in Reading

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Christchurch Bridge, originally known as the Reading Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, is a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Thames at Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The bridge links the centre of Reading on the south bank with the cross-river suburb, and former village, of Caversham on the north bank. It crosses the river some 200 metres above Reading Bridge, and immediately downstream of Fry's Island. ()

Opened: 30 September 2015Length: 223 ftWidth: 11 ftCoordinates: 51°27'45"N, 0°58'13"W

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CavershamReading United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Broad Street, Queen Victoria Street, Union Street, John Lewis.

0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Broad Street, Reading
13 min walk • Broad Street is a main pedestrianised thoroughfare and the primary high street in the English town of Reading. The street is situated in the town centre, running for approximately 0.25 miles, from west to east.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Queen Victoria Street, Reading
12 min walk • Queen Victoria Street is a pedestrianised thoroughfare in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. It connects Broad Street with Friar Street and Station Road.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Union Street, Reading
11 min walk • Union Street, also known locally as Smelly Alley, is a pedestrian alley in the centre of the English town of Reading. It is lined with small shops and other retail outlets, and connects Broad Street and Friar Street.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Department store
John Lewis, Reading
14 min walk • Heelas is a major department store in Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It was known as Heelas until 2001 and that name is still in common usage. The store fronts on to Reading's main pedestrianised shopping street, Broad Street, and backs onto Minster Street and The Oracle shopping centre.
0.4 miS
Park, Historical place, Garden
Forbury Gardens, Reading
12 min walk • Forbury Gardens is a public park in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The park is on the site of the outer court of Reading Abbey, which was in front of the Abbey Church. The site was formerly known as the Forbury, and one of the roads flanking the current gardens is still known as The Forbury.
0.5 miSE
Extensive medieval abbey ruins
Reading Abbey, Reading
13 min walk • Reading Abbey is a large, ruined abbey in the centre of the town of Reading, in the English county of Berkshire.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Friar Street, Reading
11 min walk • Friar Street is a thoroughfare in the English town of Reading. It runs parallel to Broad Street, connected by Union Street, Queen Victoria Street and Cross Street. At the western end is the Greyfriars Church and at the eastern end are the Town Hall and St Laurence's Church.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Maiwand Lion, Reading
11 min walk • The Maiwand Lion is a sculpture and war memorial in the Forbury Gardens, a public park in the town of Reading, in the English county of Berkshire.
~1940 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Reading Museum, Reading
10 min walk • Reading Museum is a museum of the history of the town of Reading, in the English county of Berkshire, and the surrounding area.
0.4 miSE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St James's Church, Reading
11 min walk • St James's Church is a Roman Catholic church situated in the centre of the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The church is located next to Reading Abbey ruins, between the Forbury Gardens and Reading Gaol.
0.4 miE
Park
King's Meadow, Reading
12 min walk • King's Meadow is a park in Reading, Berkshire, England, located next to the River Thames. It stretches from the Coal Woodland to King's Meadow Road near Reading Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christchurch Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Reading Bridge, Reading (4 min walk), View Island, Reading (8 min walk), West Memorial Hall, Reading (9 min walk), Station Hill, Reading (9 min walk).

How to get to Christchurch Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christchurch Bridge:

Train

Reading (7 min walk)
Reading West (27 min walk)

Bus

RailAir Lounge (8 min walk)
Reading Station • Lines: 13, 14, 19a, 19b, 19c, 3, 6, Ra1 (9 min walk)