Prebends Bridge, Durham

Name: Prebends Bridge
Address: Durham, United Kingdom

#4 among attractions in Durham

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Facts and practical information

Prebends Bridge, along with Framwellgate and Elvet bridges, is one of three stone-arch bridges in the centre of Durham, England, that cross the River Wear. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'16"N, 1°34'46"W

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Durham United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Elvet Bridge.

~1020 ftNE
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
5 min walk • Durham Cathedral is a majestic piece of architecture that dominates the skyline of the historic city of Durham in the northeast of England. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of...
~1830 ftNE
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
9 min walk • Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous role as the residence of the Bishops of Durham.
~800 ftN
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
4 min walk • The Museum of Archaeology, founded in 1833, is a museum of the University of Durham in England. The museum has collections ranging from the prehistoric, Ancient Greece, Roman to Medieval.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
11 min walk • Elvet Bridge is a medieval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear in the city of Durham, in County Durham, England. It links the peninsula in central Durham and the Elvet area of the city, and is a Grade I listed building.
~1880 ftN
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
10 min walk • Framwellgate Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.4 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping
The Gates Shopping Centre, Durham
11 min walk • The Gates Shopping Centre was a shopping centre in Durham, England. It was located on the west side of the River Wear between Framwellgate Bridge and Milburngate Bridge, in the centre of Durham.
~1450 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
8 min walk • The Assembly Rooms Theatre is a historic 220-seat proscenium arch theatre located in the centre of Durham. During term time, it primarily hosts the work of Durham Student Theatre's 27 resident companies, and also presents the work of external and touring companies at other points in the year.
~1390 ftNE
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
7 min walk • Durham Museum and Heritage Centre is a museum in Durham, England. It details the history of the City of Durham from medieval times to the present day.
~1610 ftNE
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
8 min walk • Kingsgate Bridge is a striking, modern reinforced concrete construction footbridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building. It was personally designed in 1963 by Ove Arup, the last structure he ever designed.
~1500 ftNE
Library
Cosin's Library, Durham
8 min walk • Bishop Cosin's Library, originally the Episcopal Library or Bibliotheca Episcopalis Dunelmensis, is an historic library founded in 1669 in Durham, England. Owned by the University of Durham, the library is open to the public.
0.4 miN
Market, Shopping
Durham Indoor Market, Durham
11 min walk • Durham Indoor Market is a covered market located off the Market Place in the City of Durham, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prebends Bridge?

Nearby attractions include St Cuthbert's Society, Durham (3 min walk), Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham (4 min walk), St. John's College, Durham (5 min walk), Durham Dean and Chapter Library, Durham (5 min walk).

How to get to Prebends Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prebends Bridge:

Bus

New Inn • Lines: 56 (7 min walk)
St. Oswalds Church • Lines: 56 (8 min walk)

Train

Durham (16 min walk)