Bailey bridge, Christchurch

Name: Bailey bridge
Address: Christchurch, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in Christchurch

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Facts and practical information

A Bailey bridge is a type of portable, pre-fabricated, truss bridge. It was developed in 1940–1941 by the British for military use during the Second World War and saw extensive use by British, Canadian and American military engineering units. A Bailey bridge has the advantages of requiring no special tools or heavy equipment to assemble. The wood and steel bridge elements were small and light enough to be carried in trucks and lifted into place by hand, without the use of a crane. The bridges were strong enough to carry tanks. Bailey bridges continue to be used extensively in civil engineering construction projects and to provide temporary crossings for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. A Bailey bridge and its construction were prominently featured in the 1977 film A Bridge Too Far. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°43'31"N, 1°45'44"W

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PurewellChristchurch United Kingdom

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Bailey bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christchurch Priory, Red House Museum, Hengistbury Head, Christchurch Castle.

0.7 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Christchurch Priory, Christchurch
18 min walk • Christchurch Priory is an ecclesiastical parish and former priory church in Christchurch in the English county of Dorset. It is one of the longest parish churches in the country and is as large as many of the Church of England Cathedrals.
0.8 miNW
Historical place, Art museum, History museum
Red House Museum, Christchurch
21 min walk • The Red House Museum and Gardens is a museum of local history located in Christchurch, Dorset.
0.7 miSE
Archaeological site
Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
20 min walk • Hengistbury Head, formerly also called Christchurch Head, is a headland jutting into the English Channel between Bournemouth and Mudeford in the English county of Dorset.
0.9 miNW
Town, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Christchurch Castle, Christchurch
24 min walk • Christchurch Castle is located in Christchurch, Dorset, England. The earliest stonework has been dated to 1160. It is a Norman motte and bailey castle. The castle's site is inside the old Saxon burh dominating the River Avon's lowest crossing.
0.9 miE
Area
Mudeford, Christchurch
22 min walk • Mudeford is a harbourside and beachside parish based on a former fishing village in the east of Christchurch, Dorset, England, fronting water on two sides: Christchurch Harbour and the sands of Avon Beach.
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Withybed Wood, Christchurch
16 min walk • Withybed Wood is a small, yet important patch of woodland located in the lee of Warren Hill, part of Hengistbury Head, Dorset. It is not to be confused with an area of the Wyre Forest in Shropshire, which also has the same name.
0.5 miS
Visitor center, Museum
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth
13 min walk • Hengistbury Head, formerly also called Christchurch Head, is a headland jutting into the English Channel between Bournemouth and Mudeford in the English county of Dorset.
0.8 miSE
Archaeological site
Warren Hill, Christchurch
21 min walk • Warren Hill is the elevated part of Hengistbury Head in Dorset, England, overlooking Christchurch to the North and dominating Poole Bay to the West. With finds stretching back over 10,000 years, it is a site of international importance in terms of its archaeology and is scheduled both as an Ancient Monument, and a Local Nature Reserve.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Christchurch Harbour, Christchurch
10 min walk • Christchurch Harbour is a natural harbour in the county of Dorset, on the south coast of England named after the nearby town of Christchurch. Two rivers, the Avon and the Stour, flow into the Harbour at its northwest corner.
0.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Christchurch Rowing Club, Christchurch
23 min walk • Christchurch Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Stour, based at River Bank, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset and is affiliated to British Rowing.
0.9 miNW
50°44'2"N • 1°46'44"W
Druitt Hall, Christchurch
25 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bailey bridge?

Nearby attractions include Christchurch Harbour, Christchurch (10 min walk), Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth (13 min walk), Withybed Wood, Christchurch (16 min walk), Christchurch Priory, Christchurch (18 min walk).

How to get to Bailey bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bailey bridge:

Bus

Hengistbury Head • Lines: 11, 12 (13 min walk)
Two Riversmeet Centre • Lines: 1, 1b, 1N (17 min walk)

Train

Christchurch (35 min walk)