Historic bridges · South East England
Christchurch Bridge
Christchurch Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Christchurch Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2015. Coordinates: 51.4624°, -0.9702°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Christchurch Bridge, originally known as the Reading Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, is a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Thames at Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The bridge links the centre of Reading on the south bank with the cross-river suburb, and former village, of Caversham on the north bank. It crosses the river some 200 metres (660 ft) above Reading Bridge, and immediately downstream of Fry's Island.
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Background
Architecture
The bridge was designed by Design Engine Architects in collaboration with engineers Peter Brett Associates, and opened on 30 September 2015. The bridge won a commendation in the 2016 Civic Trust Awards. The cable-stayed bridge has a 68 m river span, which is supported by 14 pairs of cables from a 39 m mast that is asymmetrically placed on the north bank of the river. The walkway ranges in width from 3.5 m to 6.75 m and divides to pass either side of the mast. The walkway and mast are illuminated by 234 LED lights, of which 39 can be programmed to change colour.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4624, -0.9702
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 8QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Established
- 2015
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.4 km
- Opening
- 30 September 2015
- Official site
- www.getreading.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w581446171 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Christchurch Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Reading Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christchurch Bridge?
- Christchurch Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 8QT), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- When was Christchurch Bridge built?
- Built or established in 2015.
- Is Christchurch Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Christchurch Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christchurch Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 8QT.