Reading Bridge, Reading

Name: Reading Bridge
Address: George St, Reading, United Kingdom

#52 among attractions in Reading

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Reading Bridge is a road 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 Lower Caversham area of the cross-river suburb, and former village, of Caversham on the north bank. It crosses the river a short way above Caversham Lock. ()

Opened: 1923 (101 years ago)Height: 17 ftCoordinates: 51°27'39"N, 0°58'5"W

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George StAbbeyReading United Kingdom

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

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

0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Broad Street, Reading
12 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.
~1960 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Queen Victoria Street, Reading
10 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 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Union Street, Reading
10 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 miSW
Shopping, Department store
John Lewis, Reading
12 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.
~1610 ftS
Park, Historical place, Garden
Forbury Gardens, Reading
8 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.
~1840 ftS
Extensive medieval abbey ruins
Reading Abbey, Reading
9 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 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Friar Street, Reading
10 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.
~1430 ftS
Monuments and statues
Maiwand Lion, Reading
7 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.
~1410 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Reading Museum, Reading
7 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.
~1510 ftSE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St James's Church, Reading
8 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.
~1660 ftE
Park
King's Meadow, Reading
9 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 Reading Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Christchurch Bridge, Reading (4 min walk), View Island, Reading (6 min walk), Reading Museum, Reading (7 min walk), Maiwand Lion, Reading (7 min walk).

How to get to Reading Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Reading Bridge:

Train

Reading (6 min walk)
Reading West (28 min walk)

Bus

RailAir Lounge (6 min walk)
Reading Station • Lines: Ra1 (7 min walk)