Wharncliffe Viaduct, London

Name: Wharncliffe Viaduct
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2080 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Wharncliffe Viaduct is a brick-built viaduct that carries the Great Western Main Line railway across the Brent Valley, between Hanwell and Southall, Ealing, UK, at an elevation of 20 metres. The viaduct, built in 1836–7, was constructed for the opening of the Great Western Railway. It is situated between Southall and Hanwell stations, the latter station being only a very short distance away to the east. ()

Completed: 1837 (187 years ago)Length: 886 ftWidth: 56 ftCoordinates: 51°30'40"N, 0°20'38"W

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Ealing (Hanwell)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Wharncliffe Viaduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brent Valley Golf Course, The Fox, Southall Railway Centre, Hanwell Zoo.

0.4 miNE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Brent Valley Golf Course, London
10 min walk • Brent Valley Golf Club is located in Hanwell, West London. The club is a member of the English Golf Union and is based on the Brent Valley Golf course, which is owned by Ealing Council. The club also belongs to the National Association of Public Golf Clubs and Courses. The club currently has just over 100 members.
0.5 miS
Nightlife
The Fox, Feltham
12 min walk • The Fox Inn is a public house in Green Lane, Hanwell, in the London Borough of Ealing. Built in 1848, it is a largely unspoilt and original mid-Victorian pub. It has received a 'local listing' from Ealing Council as a building of local interest.
1.2 miW
Museum
Southall Railway Centre, London
31 min walk • Southall Railway Centre is a non-publicised railway heritage centre at Southall in west London, near to Southall railway station and the Grand Union Canal. Formerly of the Great Western Railway the site is now run partly by Locomotive Services and West Coast Railways, both of whom lease the site from Network Rail.
~1040 ftNW
Zoo, Aquarium
Hanwell Zoo, London
6 min walk • The Hermitage is a cottage orné in Hanwell, London built by rector George Glasse in 1809 on the site of a previous house called the Elms.
0.6 miSE
Cemetery
City of Westminster Cemetery, London
16 min walk • City of Westminster Cemetery is a cemetery located in Hanwell, Ealing, west London. It is owned and managed by the City of Westminster's Parks Service.
1.5 miSE
Park
Blondin Park, London
39 min walk • Blondin Park is an 8.5-hectare public park in Northfields in the London Borough of Ealing. It has allotments area and sports pitches. It is owned by Ealing Council and managed by the Council together with the Friends of Blondin Park.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
Three Bridges, London
18 min walk • Three Bridges, properly known as Windmill Bridge, is a three-level crossing of bridges near Hanwell in west London, United Kingdom.
0.9 miSE
Church
St Thomas the Apostle, London
23 min walk • St Thomas the Apostle is a Church of England church, which is situated along Boston Road in Hanwell, in the London Borough of Ealing. Designed by Sir Edward Maufe, It forms part of the Diocese of London and can hold 428 people. English Heritage has listed it as a Grade II* building.
0.5 miW
51°30'47"N • 0°21'16"W
West Middlesex Golf Club, London
13 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.9 miE
51°30'35"N • 0°19'25"W
Ealing Market, London
23 min walk • Shopping, Market
~1900 ftSE
Town, Area
Hanwell, London
10 min walk • Hanwell is a town in the London Borough of Ealing, in the historic County of Middlesex, England. It is about 1.5 miles west of Ealing Broadway and had a population of 28,768 as of 2011. It is the westernmost location of the London post town. Hanwell is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wharncliffe Viaduct?

Nearby attractions include Hanwell Zoo, London (6 min walk), Hanwell, London (10 min walk), City of Westminster Cemetery, London (16 min walk), Three Bridges, London (18 min walk).

How to get to Wharncliffe Viaduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wharncliffe Viaduct:

Bus

Half Acre Road • Lines: 195, 207, 427, 483, E8, N207, N83 (6 min walk)
St Bernard's Gatehouse / Windmill Park • Lines: 195, 207, 282, 427, 483, 92, N207 (8 min walk)

Train

Hanwell (6 min walk)
Drayton Green (18 min walk)

Metro

Boston Manor • Lines: Piccadilly (35 min walk)