Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury

Name: Porthill Bridge
Address: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

#14 among attractions in Shrewsbury

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Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. ()

Opened: 18 January 1923 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 52°42'31"N, 2°45'49"W

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Shrewsbury United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, New Riverside, The Quarry Park.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
15 min walk • The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the two main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons visitors with its rich collection and engaging exhibitions. Located in Shropshire, England, this museum offers a deep dive into the local...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
11 min walk • New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, which is planned to link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site.
~800 ftSE
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
4 min walk • The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres.
0.4 miE
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
11 min walk • Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed.
~1130 ftE
Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
6 min walk • St Chad's Church occupies a prominent position in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with its distinctive round shape and high tower it is a well-known landmark in the town.
0.5 miSE
Spireless Roman Catholic cathedral
Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury
12 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England.
0.7 miE
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
18 min walk • The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774.
0.5 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury
14 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015.
~1600 ftE
Monuments and statues
The Quantum Leap, Shrewsbury
8 min walk • The Quantum Leap is a sculpture situated next to the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was created to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of evolutionist Charles Darwin, who was born in the town in 1809.
~1390 ftNE
Bridge
Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • The Welsh Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct in the town of Shrewsbury, England, which crosses the River Severn. It connects Frankwell with the town centre. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porthill Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury (6 min walk), Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury (7 min walk).

How to get to Porthill Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porthill Bridge:

Bus

Shrewsbury Bus Station (13 min walk)
S • Lines: 409 (13 min walk)

Train

Shrewsbury (17 min walk)