Bishop Bridge, Norwich

Name: Bishop Bridge
Address: Norwich, United Kingdom

#20 among attractions in Norwich

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Facts and practical information

Bishop Bridge is a medieval bridge across the River Wensum located to the east of Norwich, England. It was built in 1340 and is still in use in the twenty-first century. A gatehouse, completed in 1343, was located on the bridge until 1791. ()

Coordinates: 52°37'57"N, 1°18'31"E

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Thorpe (Thorpe Hamlet)Norwich United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Norwich Cathedral, Cow Tower, Cinema City, Hungate Medieval Art.

~1700 ftW
11th-century building and visitor centre
Norwich Cathedral, Norwich
9 min walk • Norwich Cathedral stands as an architectural masterpiece and historical beacon in the heart of Norwich, England. Established in 1096, this monumental structure boasts a Norman Romanesque style, with its construction spanning over two centuries.
~660 ftN
Historical place, Observation decks and towers, View point
Cow Tower, Norwich
4 min walk • The Cow Tower is an artillery tower by the River Wensum in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Built between 1398 and 1399 by the city authorities in response to the threat from France and indigenous English rebels, the tower was intended to defend the north-eastern approach to Norwich with hand cannons and bombards.
0.5 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema City, Norwich
14 min walk • Cinema City is a Grade I listed cultural cinema in the city of Norwich in Norfolk, England. The building is owned by Norwich City Council and the site is managed by the charity Cinema City Ltd, charity number 288309.
0.5 miW
Church, Historical place, Art museum
Hungate Medieval Art, Norwich
13 min walk • St Peter Hungate, Norwich is a Grade I listed redundant parish church in the Church of England in Norwich.
~1740 ftW
Church
St Martin at Palace, Norwich
9 min walk • St Martin at Palace Plain, Norwich is a Grade I listed redundant parish church in the Church of England in Norwich.
0.4 miW
Church, Historical place, Neighbourhood
St George's Church, Norwich
11 min walk • St George's Church, Tombland, Norwich is a Grade I listed parish church in Norwich.
~1030 ftS
52°37'47"N • 1°18'26"E
Norwich Yacht Station, Norwich
5 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.6 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Dragon Hall, Norwich
15 min walk • Dragon Hall is a Grade-1 listed medieval merchant's trading hall located in King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, close to the River Wensum, and since 2018 home to the National Centre for Writing.
0.5 miSW
Music venue
OPEN Norwich, Norwich
13 min walk • OPEN is a venue and conferencing, live music & events space in Norwich, England. It is situated in the city centre, at the top of the Norwich Lanes. It is a Grade II listed building which was previously the regional headquarters for Barclays Bank.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich
11 min walk • The Norwich Puppet Theatre is a nationally unique venue dedicated to puppetry housed in the medieval church of Saint James the Less a Grade 1 listed building, in the city of Norwich, England.
0.5 miW
Theater, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
The Halls, Norwich
14 min walk • St. Andrew's Hall and Blackfriars' Hall are a Grade I listed set of friary church and convent buildings in the English city of Norwich, Norfolk, dating back to the 14th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bishop Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Cow Tower, Norwich (4 min walk), Pulls Ferry, Norwich (4 min walk), St Helen's Church, Norwich (5 min walk), Norwich Yacht Station, Norwich (5 min walk).

How to get to Bishop Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bishop Bridge:

Bus

Bishop Bridge Road • Lines: 23, 23A, 23B, 24, 24A, 36 (2 min walk)
Bishopsgate / Cotman Fields • Lines: 57 (3 min walk)

Train

Norwich (11 min walk)