Merchant Square Footbridge, London

Name: Merchant Square Footbridge
Address: London, United Kingdom

#773 among attractions in London

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The Merchant Square Footbridge is a moveable pedestrian bridge spanning a canal in Paddington, London. It is architecturally and mechanically unique, being composed of five side-by side sections of varying lengths, with offset pivots to accommodate the varying lengths. When opened, the segments are brought to varying angles of elevation. The visual effect when opened has been likened to that of a Japanese fan. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'7"N, 0°10'18"W

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City of Westminster (Hyde Park)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Merchant Square Footbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marble Arch, 221B Baker Street, Hyde Park pet cemetery, Lord's Tavern.

0.7 miSE
19th-century triumphal arch by John Nash
Marble Arch, London
18 min walk • Marble Arch is an iconic landmark situated at the junction of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road in the bustling city of London, United Kingdom. This 19th-century white marble-faced triumphal arch was designed by John Nash in 1827 to be the state entrance...
0.7 miNE
Street
221B Baker Street, London
17 min walk • 221B Baker Street is the London address of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the United Kingdom, postal addresses with a number followed by a letter may indicate a separate address within a larger, often residential building.
0.5 miS
Cemetery
Hyde Park pet cemetery, London
13 min walk • The Hyde Park pet cemetery is a disused burial ground for animals in Hyde Park, London. It was established in 1880 or 1881 in the garden of Victoria Lodge, home of one of the park keepers.
0.7 miN
Nightlife, Victorian architecture
Lord's Tavern, London
17 min walk • The Lord's Pavilion is a cricket pavilion at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England. Designed by Thomas Verity and built in 1889–1890, the pavilion has achieved Grade II* listed heritage designation.
0.5 miSE
Synagogue
West London Synagogue, London
13 min walk • The West London Synagogue of British Jews, abbreviated WLS, is a synagogue and congregation, affiliated to Reform Judaism, near Marble Arch in central London. It was established on 15 April 1840. The current synagogue building in Upper Berkeley Street, dedicated in 1870, is Grade II listed.
0.6 miW
Theater
Canal Cafe Theatre, London
15 min walk • The Canal Cafe Theatre is a 60-seat fringe theatre venue in Little Venice, London, specialising in comedy performances.
~680 ftW
Bridge
The Rolling Bridge, London
4 min walk • The Rolling Bridge is a type of curling moveable bridge completed in 2004 as part of the Grand Union Canal office and retail development project at Paddington Basin, London.
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Edward Jenner, London
15 min walk • A statue of Edward Jenner, the physician, scientist and pioneer of the world's first vaccine, is located in Kensington Gardens in London. A work of the sculptor William Calder Marshall, the bronze was originally unveiled by Albert, Prince Consort in Trafalgar Square on 17 May 1858, before being moved to its present location in 1862.
~850 ftNW
Church, Neoclassical architecture
St Mary on Paddington Green Church, London
5 min walk • St Mary on Paddington Green is an Anglican church in the Parish of Little Venice, London, and forms part of Paddington Green conservation area. Today it stands at the junction of Edgware Road and Harrow Road, overlooking the East end of Westway and the approaches to Marylebone Flyover, so seen by tens of thousands of motorists daily.
~1620 ftSW
Memorial
Great Western Railway War Memorial, London
8 min walk • The Great Western Railway War Memorial is a First World War memorial by Charles Sargeant Jagger and Thomas S. Tait. It stands on platform 1 at London Paddington station, commemorating the 2,500 employees of the Great Western Railway who were killed in the conflict.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Department store
Alfies Antique Market, London
11 min walk • Alfies Antique Market is a large indoor market located on Church Street in Lisson Grove, London. It houses over seventy-five dealers offering antiques; including silver, furniture, jewellery, paintings, ceramics, glass and vintage clothing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Merchant Square Footbridge?

Nearby attractions include Paddington Basin, London (3 min walk), Paddington, London (3 min walk), The Rolling Bridge, London (4 min walk), Praed Street, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Merchant Square Footbridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Merchant Square Footbridge:

Bus

Hermitage Street • Lines: 18, 332, N18 (5 min walk)
Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice • Lines: 18, N18 (9 min walk)

Metro

Edgware Road • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City (5 min walk)
Paddington • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District (8 min walk)

Train

London Paddington (7 min walk)
London Marylebone (14 min walk)