Kingsgate Bridge, Durham

Name: Kingsgate Bridge
Address: Durham, United Kingdom

#14 among attractions in Durham

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Kingsgate Bridge is a striking, modern reinforced concrete construction footbridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building. It was personally designed in 1963 by Ove Arup, the last structure he ever designed. Kingsgate Bridge connects Bow Lane on the historic peninsula in the centre of Durham to Dunelm House on New Elvet, and opened in 1966. Kingsgate Bridge is thought to have been one of Arup's favourite designs of all, he having spent many hours working on every detail of the plans. ()

Completed: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 54°46'24"N, 1°34'22"W

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Durham United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Prebends Bridge, Durham University Museum of Archaeology.

~810 ftW
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
4 min walk • Durham Cathedral is a majestic piece of architecture that dominates the skyline of the historic city of Durham in the northeast of England. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of...
~1020 ftNW
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
5 min walk • Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous role as the residence of the Bishops of Durham.
~1610 ftSW
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
8 min walk • Prebends Bridge, along with Framwellgate and Elvet bridges, is one of three stone-arch bridges in the centre of Durham, England, that cross the River Wear.
~1180 ftW
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
6 min walk • The Museum of Archaeology, founded in 1833, is a museum of the University of Durham in England. The museum has collections ranging from the prehistoric, Ancient Greece, Roman to Medieval.
~1640 ftNW
City hall
Durham Town Hall, Durham
8 min walk • Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1030 ftN
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
5 min walk • Elvet Bridge is a medieval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear in the city of Durham, in County Durham, England. It links the peninsula in central Durham and the Elvet area of the city, and is a Grade I listed building.
~1530 ftNW
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
8 min walk • Framwellgate Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~850 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
5 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits. It is also the home of the Durham University Catholic Chaplaincy and Catholic Society.
~580 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
3 min walk • The Assembly Rooms Theatre is a historic 220-seat proscenium arch theatre located in the centre of Durham. During term time, it primarily hosts the work of Durham Student Theatre's 27 resident companies, and also presents the work of external and touring companies at other points in the year.
~400 ftW
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
2 min walk • Durham Museum and Heritage Centre is a museum in Durham, England. It details the history of the City of Durham from medieval times to the present day.
~940 ftNW
Library
Cosin's Library, Durham
5 min walk • Bishop Cosin's Library, originally the Episcopal Library or Bibliotheca Episcopalis Dunelmensis, is an historic library founded in 1669 in Durham, England. Owned by the University of Durham, the library is open to the public.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kingsgate Bridge?

Nearby attractions include St Chad's College, Durham (2 min walk), Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham (2 min walk), St Oswald's Church, Durham (2 min walk), Hatfield College, Durham (3 min walk).

How to get to Kingsgate Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kingsgate Bridge:

Bus

St. Oswalds Church • Lines: 56 (3 min walk)
New Elvet • Lines: X12 (3 min walk)

Train

Durham (15 min walk)