Victoria Bridge, Hereford

Name: Victoria Bridge
Address: Hereford, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Hereford

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Victoria Bridge, Hereford is a foot-bridge in Hereford, opened in 1898 to commemorate the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is located on Mill Street and crosses the River Wye. The suspension bridge features iron lacework and was built to replace an earlier ferry across the river. It is classified as a Grade II bridge which the United Kingdom states deserves "every effort to preserve them." Its history is highlighted at the Hereford Library and Museum. ()

Completed: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 52°3'4"N, 2°42'44"W

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Hereford United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Hereford Cathedral, Old House, Hereford Town Hall, St Francis Xavier Church.

~1440 ftNW
Gothic edifice, Mappa Mundi and library
Hereford Cathedral, Hereford
7 min walk • Hereford Cathedral, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the city of Hereford, England. This magnificent cathedral, a cornerstone of Hereford's cultural and spiritual heritage, dates back to the 7th century, with the current structure featuring...
~1930 ftN
Museum, History museum
Old House, Hereford
10 min walk • The Old House is a distinctive black and white half-timbered house in High Town, Hereford, England, built in 1621. It was restored in the 19th century and became a museum of Jacobean life in 1929.
~1580 ftN
City hall
Hereford Town Hall, Hereford
8 min walk • Hereford Town Hall is a municipal building in St Owen's Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England. The building is a Grade II* listed building.
~1790 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford
9 min walk • St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the city centre of Hereford, Herefordshire. The neoclassical-style church was built in 1839 and was designated a Grade II* listed building on 10 June 1952.
0.5 miN
Church
Freedom Church, Hereford
14 min walk • Freedom Church is a global non-denominational evangelical Christian church whose vision is to 'Connect Anyone Anywhere to a Life Changing relationship with Jesus'. The church is headquartered in Hereford in the United Kingdom with locations in Africa, North America, Asia and Europe.
0.4 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford
11 min walk • Hereford Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Wye, based at 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire.
~1790 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Hereford
9 min walk • The Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is a local museum in the cathedral city of Hereford, Herefordshire, England. The museum is housed in a Victorian Gothic building.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Cinema
The Courtyard, Hereford
20 min walk • The Courtyard Centre for the Arts is a theatre and arts venue in Hereford, England, located on Edgar Street just outside the city centre. The building was constructed between 1997 and 1998 on the site of another theatre; The New Hereford Theatre, a converted swimming baths which had become outdated.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Cider Museum, Hereford
18 min walk • The Cider Museum is a museum in Hereford, England, about the history of cider. The museum was set up as a Trust in the 1970s by Bertram Bulmer, Norman Weston and the Director of Long Ashton Research Station, John Hudson. They realised that unless a collection was started, then much of the story of cider making would be lost.
1 miW
52°2'60"N • 2°44'6"W
Waterworks Museum - Hereford, Hereford
25 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Garrick Theatre fire, Hereford
15 min walk • In 1916, at the Garrick Theatre in Hereford, England, eight child performers were killed by a fire during a fund-raising concert. One of the group's costumes caught light when they were leaving the stage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Hereford Castle, Hereford (3 min walk), Hereford Cathedral Library, Hereford (7 min walk), Hereford Cathedral, Hereford (7 min walk), Hereford Town Hall, Hereford (8 min walk).

How to get to Victoria Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victoria Bridge:

Bus

City Bus Station (14 min walk)
Hereford Country Bus Station (14 min walk)

Train

Hereford (19 min walk)