Kew Railway Bridge, London

Name: Kew Railway Bridge
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1186 among attractions in London

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Kew Railway Bridge spans the River Thames in London, England, between Kew and Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick. The bridge, which was given Grade II listed structure protection in 1983, was designed by W. R. Galbraith and built by Brassey & Ogilvie for the London and South Western Railway. The bridge is part of an extension to the latter company's railway line from Acton Junction to Richmond. The bridge was opened in 1869 and consists of five wrought iron lattice girder spans of 35 metres each. The cast iron piers are decorated in three stages. During the Second World War a pillbox was built to guard it on the south end, along with an open enclosure to fire an anti-tank gun from. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 51°29'2"N, 0°16'46"W

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Hounslow (Chiswick Riverside)London United Kingdom

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Kew Railway Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kew Gardens, Kew Palace, Chiswick House, Griffin Park.

0.9 miSW
Plants from the Arctic to the Tropics
Kew Gardens, London
23 min walk • Nestled in the leafy suburb of Richmond upon Thames, Kew Gardens is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site and serves as a verdant sanctuary for plant lovers and those seeking a tranquil retreat from the bustling city.
0.7 miW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Georgian architecture
Kew Palace, London
18 min walk • Kew Palace, nestled within the verdant expanse of the Royal Botanic Gardens in London, stands as a modest yet historically rich royal residence. This distinctive red-brick palace, dating back to the 17th century, served as a family retreat for King George III and his...
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Chiswick House, London
23 min walk • Nestled within the verdant suburbs of West London, Chiswick House stands as a testament to the grandeur of 18th-century English architecture and landscape design. This magnificent estate, renowned for its picturesque gardens and neo-Palladian villa, is a serene escape...
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Griffin Park, London
27 min walk • Griffin Park was a football ground in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow, England. It was the home ground of Brentford F.C. from its opening in September 1904 to August 2020.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
London Museum of Water & Steam, London
16 min walk • London Museum of Water & Steam is an independent museum founded in 1975 as the Kew Bridge Steam Museum. It was rebranded in early 2014 following a major investment project.
0.9 miSE
Bridge
Chiswick Bridge, London
22 min walk • Chiswick Bridge is a reinforced concrete deck arch bridge over the River Thames in West London. One of three bridges opened in 1933 as part of an ambitious scheme to relieve traffic congestion west of London, it carries the A316 road between Chiswick on the north bank of the Thames and Mortlake on the south bank.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Kew Bridge, London
11 min walk • Kew Bridge is a wide-span bridge over the Tideway linking the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Hounslow. The present bridge, which was opened in 1903 as King Edward VII Bridge by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, was designed by John Wolfe-Barry and Cuthbert A Brereton.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
The Musical Museum, London
17 min walk • The Musical Museum is a charity, museum and concert venue located in Brentford, London Borough of Hounslow, a few minutes' walk from Kew Bridge railway station.
1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Gunnersbury Park, London
27 min walk • Gunnersbury Park is a park in the London Borough of Hounslow between Acton, Brentford, Chiswick and Ealing, West London, England.
0.9 miS
Cemetery
North Sheen Cemetery, London
23 min walk • North Sheen Cemetery is a cemetery in Kew in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The cemetery, which adjoins Mortlake Road and Lower Richmond Road, opened in 1909 and is still in use.
0.8 miW
Theater
Watermans Arts Centre, London
21 min walk • Watermans Art Centre is a combined arts centre. It is located in Brentford, England alongside the banks of the River Thames overlooking Kew Gardens in West London, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kew Railway Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Oliver's Island, London (3 min walk), St Anne's Church, London (10 min walk), Kew Green, London (11 min walk), Kew Bridge, London (11 min walk).

How to get to Kew Railway Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kew Railway Bridge:

Bus

Kew Green • Lines: 110, 65, N65 (9 min walk)
Kew Retail Park • Lines: R68 (10 min walk)

Train

Kew Bridge (13 min walk)
Chiswick (14 min walk)

Metro

Gunnersbury • Lines: District (14 min walk)
Kew Gardens • Lines: District (14 min walk)