Discover the Hidden Transporter Bridge
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Discover the Hidden Transporter Bridge

  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

The World's Only Rail Transporter, what was it for and what is its future? Only eight transporter bridges are left in the world.

By Friends of Warrington Transporter Bridge FOWTB

Location

Dunky's Day Nursery

47 Old Liverpool Road Warrington WA5 1AF United Kingdom

About this event

Guided walk of up to 12 people, up close to the now decomissioned but once busy, bridge, via an interesting route involving a railway line , two signal boxes, a chemical works and the River Mersey. Your experienced guide from the Friends of Warrington Transporter Bridge will tell you its history, how it works and what it could do for the North West if it was restored

Frequently asked questions

Is the route suitable for wheelchairs?

The footpaths are narrow and uneven but can take small electric wheelchair, a self propelled wheelchair might need extra muscle.

Is it suitable for children

If they like industrial heritage, history or trains, yes, but they must be carefully monitored by their parents/carers as we go through a working commercial site to get to the bridge.

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Friends of Warrington Transporter Bridge FOWTB

FOWTB -Friends of Warrington Transporter Bridge acts as the independent voice of our unique rail transporter bridge. Provides talks and exhibits to tell local people about this amazing bridge on their doorstep. Only 8 transporter bridges are left in the world. Warrington's Transporter bridge is a Grade 2 * listed Scheduled Monument on the English Heritage At Risk Register. It is a landmark of industrial interest to local people. An icon for pride in our town.You can visit the bridge from a public footpath through the works or along the banks of the Mersey accessible from behind the animal welfare building off Slutchers Lane.

Free
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