Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn

#4 among attractions in Runcorn

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Facts and practical information

The Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge crossed the river Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. Completed in 1905, it was Britain's first transporter bridge and the largest of its type ever built in the world. It continued in use until 22 July 1961, when it was replaced by a through arch bridge, now known as the Silver Jubilee Bridge. The transporter bridge was then demolished. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°20'48"N, 2°44'11"W

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Runcorn United Kingdom

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Day trips

Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, All Saints' Church, Silver Jubilee Bridge, St Mary's Church.

~1980 ftN
Entertainment, Museum, Science museum
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes
10 min walk • The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is a science and technology museum in Widnes, Halton, North-West England. The centre has interactive exhibits, reconstructed historical scenes, an observatory, a live-science theatre and family workshops.
~1130 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Runcorn
6 min walk • All Saints' Church is the parish church of Runcorn, Cheshire, England, sited on the south bank of the River Mersey overlooking Runcorn Gap. There is a tradition that the first church on the site was founded by Ethelfleda in 915.
~400 ftW
Bridge
Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn
2 min walk • The Silver Jubilee Bridge crosses the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal at Runcorn Gap between Runcorn and Widnes in Halton, England. It is a through arch bridge with a main arch span of 361 yards. It was opened in 1961 as a replacement for the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge.
~1110 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Widnes
6 min walk • St Mary's Church is in the West Bank area of Widnes, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Warrington and the deanery of Widnes.
0.5 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn
12 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Frodsham. Its benefice is combined with that of All Saints, Runcorn. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.9 miS
Memorial
Runcorn War Memorial, Runcorn
23 min walk • Runcorn War Memorial was built to commemorate the servicemen of Runcorn lost in active service in the First World War. It was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday 1920 at 3:30pm, beginning a tradition of afternoon services.
1 miE
Bridge
Mersey Gateway, Runcorn
26 min walk • The Mersey Gateway Bridge is a toll bridge between Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire, England, which spans the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. The crossing, which opened in October 2017, has three traffic lanes in each direction and is approximately 1.5 km east of the older Silver Jubilee Bridge.
1.1 miN
Library
Widnes Library, Widnes
29 min walk • Widnes Town Hall is a municipal building in Victoria Road in Widnes, Cheshire, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Widnes Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Brindley, Runcorn
12 min walk • The Brindley is a theatre in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Located by the Bridgewater Canal, the centre is named after the canal's engineer, James Brindley. It opened in autumn 2004; the architects were John Miller and Partners. The building is owned and operated by Halton Borough Council.
1 miSE
City hall
Runcorn Town Hall, Runcorn
27 min walk • Runcorn Town Hall is in Heath Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.9 miSW
Harbor
Runcorn Docks, Runcorn
24 min walk • Runcorn Docks, originally the Bridgewater Docks, is an inland port on the Manchester Ship Canal in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is operated by Peel Ports and handles bulk and project cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn (2 min walk), Runcorn Railway Bridge, Runcorn (3 min walk), St Mary's Church, Widnes (6 min walk), All Saints' Church, Runcorn (6 min walk).

How to get to Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge:

Bus

Runcorn Bus Station (10 min walk)

Train

Runcorn (15 min walk)