Battersea Bridge, London

Name: Battersea Bridge
Address: London, United Kingdom

#469 among attractions in London

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Battersea Bridge is a five-span arch bridge with cast-iron girders and granite piers crossing the River Thames in London, England. It is situated on a sharp bend in the river, and links Battersea south of the river with Chelsea to the north. The bridge replaced a ferry service that had operated near the site since at least the middle of the 16th century. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 21 July 1890 (134 years ago)Length: 725 ftWidth: 40 ftCoordinates: 51°28'52"N, 0°10'21"W

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Wandsworth (St. Mary's Park)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: King's Road, Chelsea Harbour, National Army Museum, Albert Bridge.

0.5 miN
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
King's Road, London
12 min walk • King's Road, a vibrant thoroughfare in the heart of Chelsea, London, stands as a beacon of British culture and history. This iconic London street, extending from Sloane Square in the east to Lots Road in the west, has been an influential fashion and shopping...
0.6 miSW
Sailing, Marina
Chelsea Harbour, London
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Chelsea Harbour stands as a contemporary beacon of luxury and exclusivity. Located in the affluent area of Chelsea, this mixed-use development is a premier destination for those looking to immerse themselves in a blend of modern...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
National Army Museum, London
17 min walk • The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum. It is located in the Chelsea district of central London, adjacent to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the "Chelsea Pensioners". The museum is a non-departmental public body.
~1380 ftE
Bridge
Albert Bridge, London
7 min walk • Albert Bridge is a road bridge over the River Thames connecting Chelsea in Central London on the north bank to Battersea on the south.
0.7 miE
Riverside park with woods and kid's zoo
Battersea Park, London
18 min walk • Battersea Park is a 200-acre green space at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth in London. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea and was opened in 1858.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Park, Garden
Chelsea Physic Garden, London
13 min walk • The Chelsea Physic Garden was established as the Apothecaries' Garden in London, England, in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to grow plants to be used as medicines.
0.6 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Chapel at College of St Mark and St John, London
16 min walk • The Chapel at the College of St Mark and St John is a Grade II listed building at 349a Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW10 9TW.
0.5 miN
City hall
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London
13 min walk • Chelsea Town Hall is a municipal building in King's Road, Chelsea, London. The oldest part is a Grade II* listed building and the later part is Grade II listed.
0.6 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Playground
St Luke's Church, London
16 min walk • The Parish Church of St Luke, Chelsea, is an Anglican church, on Sydney Street, Chelsea, London SW3, just off the King's Road. Ecclesiastically it is in the Deanery of Chelsea, part of the Diocese of London.
0.7 miW
Nightlife
Fox and Pheasant, London
17 min walk • The Fox and Pheasant is a pub at 1 Billing Road, Chelsea, London SW10 9UJ. The Fox and Pheasant Public House was built c.1846-8 on land acquired by Edward Gingell from William Allen.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St Yeghiche, London
16 min walk • St Yeghiche Armenian Church is the largest church of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Great Britain. It faces Cranley Gardens, South Kensington, London. The church was privately built in 1867 as St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Battersea Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Chelsea Old Church, London (4 min walk), Couper Collection, London (4 min walk), Moravian Burial Ground, London (6 min walk), Carlyle's House, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Battersea Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Battersea Bridge:

Bus

Battersea Bridge • Lines: 170, 19, 319, 345, 49, N19, N31 (3 min walk)
Beaufort Street • Lines: 170 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (8 min walk)
Chelsea Harbour Pier • Lines: Rb6 (15 min walk)

Train

Imperial Wharf (16 min walk)
Battersea Park (28 min walk)

Metro

South Kensington • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (23 min walk)
Fulham Broadway • Lines: District (25 min walk)