Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland

Name: Queen Alexandra Bridge
Address: Sunderland, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Sunderland

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The Queen Alexandra Bridge is a road traffic, pedestrian and former railway bridge spanning the River Wear in North East England, linking the Deptford and Southwick areas of Sunderland. The steel truss bridge was designed by Charles A. Harrison. It was built by Sir William Arrol between 1907 and 1909 and officially opened by The Earl of Durham, on behalf of Queen Alexandra on 10 June 1909. ()

Coordinates: 54°54'49"N, 1°24'21"W

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Queen Alexandra Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadium of Light, Sunderland Aquatic Centre, The Bridges, Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.

0.7 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
18 min walk • The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England, and the eighth and current home to Sunderland A.F.C. With space for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light is the ninth largest stadium in England. The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland A.F.C. home matches.
0.7 miE
Watersports, Swimming pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland
18 min walk • Sunderland Aquatic Centre is an indoor sports complex next to the Stadium of Light in the city of Sunderland, England. It contains an Olympic-size swimming pool, a diving pool and a gymnasium.
1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridges, Sunderland
26 min walk • The Bridges Shopping Centre, commonly known as ‘The Bridges’ is a shopping centre located in Sunderland, England. The centre was opened by Princess Royal, Anne in 1988.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland
31 min walk • Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is a municipal museum in Sunderland, England. It contains the only known British example of a gliding reptile, the oldest known vertebrate capable of gliding flight. The exhibit was discovered in Eppleton quarry. The museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.
1.3 miSE
City hall
Sunderland Civic Centre, Sunderland
33 min walk • Sunderland Civic Centre was a municipal building in the Burdon Road in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It was the headquarters of Sunderland City Council until 31 November 2021.
1.2 miE
Church, Cafe, Gothic architecture
St Peter's Church, Sunderland
32 min walk • St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth is the parish church of Monkwearmouth in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It is one of three churches in the Parish of Monkwearmouth. The others are All Saints' Church, Monkwearmouth and St Andrew's Church, Roker.
0.8 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland
22 min walk • The Sunderland Empire Theatre is a large theatre venue located in High Street West in Sunderland, North East England. The theatre, which opened in 1907, is owned by City of Sunderland Council and operated by Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd, on behalf of Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland
24 min walk • Wearmouth Bridge is a through arch bridge across the River Wear in Sunderland. It is the final bridge over the river before its mouth with the North Sea.
1 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Sunderland
26 min walk • St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, situated on the corner of Bridge Street and St Mary's Way. It is a Grade II listed building, designed by Ignatius Bonomi. Built from 1830 to 1835, and is the earliest Gothic revival church surviving in Sunderland.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Northern Spire Bridge, Sunderland
21 min walk • The Northern Spire Bridge is a bridge over the River Wear in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The crossing opened to pedestrians on 28 August 2018, before opening to traffic the next day.
0.6 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Beacon of Light, Sunderland
17 min walk • The Beacon of Light is a sports, community and education facility, in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. The £19m facility was commissioned by the Foundation of Light, and became the headquarters of the charity when it opened in September 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Queen Alexandra Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Stadium of Light, Sunderland (18 min walk), Northern Spire Bridge, Sunderland (21 min walk), National Glass Centre, Sunderland (22 min walk), Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland (22 min walk).

How to get to Queen Alexandra Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Queen Alexandra Bridge:

Bus

Pallion New Road-Woodbine Terrace-E/B • Lines: Sns (11 min walk)
St Mary's Way • Lines: 135 (25 min walk)

Light rail

Pallion • Lines: Green (13 min walk)
Millfield • Lines: Green (14 min walk)