Castle Walk Footbridge, Shrewsbury

Name: Castle Walk Footbridge
Address: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

#22 among attractions in Shrewsbury

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Facts and practical information

Castle Walk Footbridge spans the River Severn in Shrewsbury, England, and was the first prestressed concrete bridge in Shropshire. ()

Coordinates: 52°42'45"N, 2°44'38"W

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Shrewsbury United Kingdom

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Day trips

Castle Walk Footbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, New Riverside, The Quarry Park.

~1720 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
9 min walk • The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the two main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons visitors with its rich collection and engaging exhibitions. Located in Shropshire, England, this museum offers a deep dive into the local...
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
13 min walk • New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, which is planned to link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site.
0.8 miSW
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
22 min walk • The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres.
0.5 miSW
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
14 min walk • Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed.
0.7 miSW
Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
19 min walk • St Chad's Church occupies a prominent position in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with its distinctive round shape and high tower it is a well-known landmark in the town.
0.7 miSW
Spireless Roman Catholic cathedral
Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury
17 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England.
1 miNE
52°43'25"N • 2°43'40"W
Shrewsbury Driving Range, Shrewsbury
26 min walk • Golf
0.4 miS
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
12 min walk • The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774.
0.4 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury
11 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015.
0.9 miW
Bridge
Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury
23 min walk • Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It connects Porthill with the Quarry and the town centre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castle Walk Footbridge?

Nearby attractions include HM Prison Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (5 min walk), Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury (9 min walk), St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury (11 min walk), English Bridge, Shrewsbury (12 min walk).

How to get to Castle Walk Footbridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castle Walk Footbridge:

Train

Shrewsbury (7 min walk)

Bus

S • Lines: 409 (10 min walk)
Shrewsbury Bus Station (10 min walk)