Victoria Bridge

Victoria Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Thames and connecting Windsor with Datchet across the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border. The structure carries both vehicles and pedestrians between Old Windsor Lock and Romney Lock, serving as a main crossing point over the river.

A wooden bridge was constructed in 1706 at this crossing to replace a ferry service that had operated since medieval times. Following severe damage from military vehicle movements during World War II, the structure was completely rebuilt in the 1960s.

The bridge connects daily routines across the river, serving locals and visitors who move between Windsor and Datchet in their everyday travels. It forms a natural crossing point for those walking the Thames Path or exploring the area around Windsor Castle.

The bridge is open to both pedestrians and vehicles year-round and provides straightforward access to cross the Thames. The structure is accessible without restrictions for most visitors seeking to use this river crossing.

The rebuilt structure incorporates modern engineering techniques and materials quite different from its historic wooden predecessor. Few visitors realize that what they cross today is essentially a new construction replacing one that had witnessed centuries of river traffic before wartime damage.

Location: Windsor and Maidenhead

Location: Datchet

Inception: 1967

Official opening: 1967

GPS coordinates: 51.48778,-0.59139

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41