Telescopic Bridge, Bridgwater

Name: Telescopic Bridge
Address: Bridgwater, United Kingdom

#18 among attractions in Bridgwater

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The Telescopic Bridge in Bridgwater, within the English county of Somerset, was built in 1871 to carry a railway over the River Parrett. It has been scheduled as an ancient monument and is a Grade II* listed building. ()

Opened: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 51°7'54"N, 3°0'5"W

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Bridgwater United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: St George's Church, Bridgwater Town Hall, Scott Cinema, Church of the Holy Trinity.

0.7 miNW
Church
St George's Church, Bridgwater
20 min walk • The Anglican St George's Church was founded in the 13th century in the village of Wembdon within the English county of Somerset. The current building dates from the 14th and 15th century but was largely rebuilt in 1868 after a fire. It is a Grade II listed building.
~1310 ftSW
City hall
Bridgwater Town Hall, Bridgwater
7 min walk • Bridgwater Town Hall is a municipal building in the High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Bridgwater Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.4 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Scott Cinema, Bridgwater
11 min walk • Scott Cinema is a cinema in Bridgwater, Somerset England. Built in 1936, it is notable for its Art Deco style.
1.1 miN
Church
Church of the Holy Trinity, Bridgwater
29 min walk • The Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity at Chilton Trinity in the English county of Somerset was established in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1660 ftSW
Church
Church of St Mary, Bridgwater
9 min walk • The Church of St Mary in Bridgwater, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is dedicated to Saint Mary, the Virgin.
~1750 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Blake Museum, Bridgwater
9 min walk • The Blake Museum is in Bridgwater, Somerset, England at what is believed to be the birthplace of Robert Blake, General at Sea. Since April 2009 it has been run by Bridgwater Town Council with help from the Friends of Blake Museum.
~980 ftSW
Memorial
Bridgwater War Memorial, Bridgwater
5 min walk • Bridgwater War Memorial is a Grade II* listed war memorial located on King Square in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, on the site previously occupied by Bridgwater Castle. It was designed by John Angel in the mid-1920s.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Bridgwater and Taunton College, Bridgwater
16 min walk • Bridgwater and Taunton College is a further education college based in the heart of Somerset, England, with main centres in Bridgwater, Taunton and Cannington.
~1440 ftS
Library
Bridgwater Library, Bridgwater
7 min walk • The Bridgwater Town Mill is at the end of Blake Street, Bridgwater, England, next to the Blake Museum. It is fed by the Durleigh Brook, which discharges into the River Parrett through St Saviour's Clyse.
~860 ftNW
Sailing, Marina
Inter-Basin Lock, Bridgwater
5 min walk • The Port of Bridgwater is a port, originally located in the town of Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Created under an 1845 Act of Parliament, it extends from Brean Down to Hinkley Point in Bridgwater Bay, and parts of the rivers Parrett, River Brue and River Axe.
~920 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Bridgwater Arts Centre, Bridgwater
5 min walk • Castle Street in Bridgwater, Somerset, England was built in the 1720s, on a site previously occupied by Bridgwater Castle, by Benjamin Holloway or Fort and Shepherd, the Duke's London surveyors for James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos. It was originally called Chandos Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Telescopic Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Inter-Basin Lock, Bridgwater (5 min walk), Bridgwater Arts Centre, Bridgwater (5 min walk), King Square, Bridgwater (5 min walk), Bridgwater War Memorial, Bridgwater (5 min walk).

How to get to Telescopic Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Telescopic Bridge:

Bus

Bridgwater Bus Station (5 min walk)
Bridgwater College (17 min walk)

Train

Bridgwater (15 min walk)