Port of Bridgwater, Bridgwater

Name: Port of Bridgwater
Address: Bridgwater, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in Bridgwater

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The Port of Bridgwater is a port, originally located in the town of Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Created under an 1845 Act of Parliament, it extends from Brean Down to Hinkley Point in Bridgwater Bay, and parts of the rivers Parrett, River Brue and River Axe. Although no ships now dock in the town, in 2001 103,613 tonnes of cargo were handled within the area of the Port Authority, most of which were stone products through the wharf at Dunball. ()

Opened: 1348 (677 years ago)Coordinates: 51°7'44"N, 3°0'4"W

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Port of Bridgwater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St George's Church, Bridgwater Town Hall, Scott Cinema, Church of St Mary.

0.9 miNW
Church
St George's Church, Bridgwater
23 min walk • The Anglican St George's Church was founded in the 13th century in the village of Wembdon within the English county of Somerset. The current building dates from the 14th and 15th century but was largely rebuilt in 1868 after a fire. It is a Grade II listed building.
~680 ftW
City hall
Bridgwater Town Hall, Bridgwater
4 min walk • Bridgwater Town Hall is a municipal building in the High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Bridgwater Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
~1670 ftW
Cinema, Nightlife
Scott Cinema, Bridgwater
9 min walk • Scott Cinema is a cinema in Bridgwater, Somerset England. Built in 1936, it is notable for its Art Deco style.
~940 ftSW
Church
Church of St Mary, Bridgwater
5 min walk • The Church of St Mary in Bridgwater, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is dedicated to Saint Mary, the Virgin.
~660 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Blake Museum, Bridgwater
4 min walk • The Blake Museum is in Bridgwater, Somerset, England at what is believed to be the birthplace of Robert Blake, General at Sea. Since April 2009 it has been run by Bridgwater Town Council with help from the Friends of Blake Museum.
~720 ftNW
Memorial
Bridgwater War Memorial, Bridgwater
4 min walk • Bridgwater War Memorial is a Grade II* listed war memorial located on King Square in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, on the site previously occupied by Bridgwater Castle. It was designed by John Angel in the mid-1920s.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Bridgwater and Taunton College, Bridgwater
16 min walk • Bridgwater and Taunton College is a further education college based in the heart of Somerset, England, with main centres in Bridgwater, Taunton and Cannington.
~340 ftS
Library
Bridgwater Library, Bridgwater
2 min walk • The Bridgwater Town Mill is at the end of Blake Street, Bridgwater, England, next to the Blake Museum. It is fed by the Durleigh Brook, which discharges into the River Parrett through St Saviour's Clyse.
~1760 ftNW
Sailing, Marina
Inter-Basin Lock, Bridgwater
9 min walk • The Port of Bridgwater is a port, originally located in the town of Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Created under an 1845 Act of Parliament, it extends from Brean Down to Hinkley Point in Bridgwater Bay, and parts of the rivers Parrett, River Brue and River Axe.
~400 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Bridgwater Arts Centre, Bridgwater
2 min walk • Castle Street in Bridgwater, Somerset, England was built in the 1720s, on a site previously occupied by Bridgwater Castle, by Benjamin Holloway or Fort and Shepherd, the Duke's London surveyors for James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos. It was originally called Chandos Street.
~1100 ftN
Bridge
Telescopic Bridge, Bridgwater
6 min walk • The Telescopic Bridge in Bridgwater, within the English county of Somerset, was built in 1871 to carry a railway over the River Parrett. It has been scheduled as an ancient monument and is a Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Port of Bridgwater?

Nearby attractions include Bridgwater Library, Bridgwater (2 min walk), Bridgwater Arts Centre, Bridgwater (2 min walk), Blake Museum, Bridgwater (4 min walk), Bridgwater Town Hall, Bridgwater (4 min walk).

How to get to Port of Bridgwater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port of Bridgwater:

Bus

Bridgwater Bus Station (3 min walk)
Bridgwater College (17 min walk)

Train

Bridgwater (13 min walk)