Atcham Bridge, Shropshire

Details

Accessibility

Dogs welcome, outdoor seating available. Car parking at adjoining Mytton and Mermaid Hotel. The bridge is reachable by tarmac footpath, with the banks below having step and grass slope access. Lifebuoy ring available in case of emergency on the south east bank. 

Brief description

Atcham Bridge is a Grade II listed monument of historical and architectural interest in Shropshire. The former road bridge was built in the late 1700's, designed to take the A5 over the River Severn. The road was re-routed in 1929, leaving Atcham bridge to function as a footpath and historical monument. 

Address

Old Atcham Bridge,
B4380,
Shrewsbury

SY5 6QG

Email

Enquiries can be directed via Shropshire County Council: https://shropshire.gov.uk/forms/contact-us?url=https://shropshire.gov.uk/customer-services/how-to-contact-us/

Or via Visit Shropshire: info@visitshropshire.co.uk or https://www.visitshropshire.co.uk/contact-us/

Phone

Enquires can be directed via Shropshire County Council:  0345 678 9000

Or via Visit Shropshire: 01743 261 919 

Website

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1176588

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atcham

https://ancientmonuments.uk/103027-atcham-bridge-atcham#.YMXfePlKjIU

Directions

Atcham Bridge is 4.7 miles north of the town of Shrewsbury via the B4380.

OS SO 540093

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Atcham Bridge is 4.2 miles north from Shrewsbury train station. There are two bus stops within 150 yards/metres of the bridge to the east. 

Amenities

Landscape

Bridge

Historic Monument 

Dogs welcome

Seating