Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge, Sunderland

Name: Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge
Address: Sunderland, United Kingdom

#43 among attractions in Sunderland

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Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge, Sunderland

Facts and practical information

Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge is a railway bridge built in 1879, crossing the River Wear at Sunderland and Monkwearmouth. The bridge lies adjacent to and upstream of the Wearmouth Road Bridge. ()

Coordinates: 54°54'36"N, 1°23'1"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Stadium of Light, Sunderland Aquatic Centre, The Bridges, Mowbray Park.

~1930 ftNW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
10 min walk • The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England, and the eighth and current home to Sunderland A.F.C. With space for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light is the ninth largest stadium in England. The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland A.F.C. home matches.
0.5 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland
12 min walk • Sunderland Aquatic Centre is an indoor sports complex next to the Stadium of Light in the city of Sunderland, England. It contains an Olympic-size swimming pool, a diving pool and a gymnasium.
~1450 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridges, Sunderland
8 min walk • The Bridges Shopping Centre, commonly known as ‘The Bridges’ is a shopping centre located in Sunderland, England. The centre was opened by Princess Royal, Anne in 1988.
0.6 miS
Park
Mowbray Park, Sunderland
15 min walk • Mowbray Park is a municipal park in the centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, located a few hundred yards from the busy thoroughfares of Holmeside and Fawcett Street and bordered by Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens to the north, Burdon Road to the west, Toward Road to the east and Park Road to the south.
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland
11 min walk • Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is a municipal museum in Sunderland, England. It contains the only known British example of a gliding reptile, the oldest known vertebrate capable of gliding flight. The exhibit was discovered in Eppleton quarry. The museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.
0.6 miS
City hall
Sunderland Civic Centre, Sunderland
16 min walk • Sunderland Civic Centre was a municipal building in the Burdon Road in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It was the headquarters of Sunderland City Council until 31 November 2021.
0.9 miW
Bridge
Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland
24 min walk • The Queen Alexandra Bridge is a road traffic, pedestrian and former railway bridge spanning the River Wear in North East England, linking the Deptford and Southwick areas of Sunderland. The steel truss bridge was designed by Charles A. Harrison.
0.4 miNE
Church, Cafe, Gothic architecture
St Peter's Church, Sunderland
11 min walk • St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth is the parish church of Monkwearmouth in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It is one of three churches in the Parish of Monkwearmouth. The others are All Saints' Church, Monkwearmouth and St Andrew's Church, Roker.
~1720 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland
9 min walk • The Sunderland Empire Theatre is a large theatre venue located in High Street West in Sunderland, North East England. The theatre, which opened in 1907, is owned by City of Sunderland Council and operated by Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd, on behalf of Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust.
~150 ftNE
Bridge
Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland
1 min walk • Wearmouth Bridge is a through arch bridge across the River Wear in Sunderland. It is the final bridge over the river before its mouth with the North Sea.
~640 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Sunderland
4 min walk • St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, situated on the corner of Bridge Street and St Mary's Way. It is a Grade II listed building, designed by Ignatius Bonomi. Built from 1830 to 1835, and is the earliest Gothic revival church surviving in Sunderland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland (1 min walk), Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, Sunderland (3 min walk), St Mary's Church, Sunderland (4 min walk), Elephant Tea Rooms, Sunderland (5 min walk).

How to get to Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge:

Light rail

St Peter's • Lines: Green (3 min walk)
Sunderland • Lines: Green (8 min walk)

Bus

St Mary's Way • Lines: 135 (4 min walk)
Sunderland Interchange Stand R • Lines: Sns (13 min walk)