Wilford Suspension Bridge

The Wilford Suspension Bridge is a Grade II listed suspension bridge in Nottingham that spans the River Trent and connects two parts of the city. The structure is held up by steel cables and stone-clad towers and also carries water and gas pipelines beneath its walking deck.

The bridge was built in 1906 by the Nottingham Corporation Water Department to carry water from a source to a storage reservoir on Wilford Hill. The structure was an innovative project for its time, combining two functions in a single engineering solution.

The bridge displays early 20th-century engineering methods through its dual-purpose design for water transport and pedestrian access. Visitors can still see how the pipes run beneath the walkway and understand the practical solution for supplying water to the city.

The bridge is freely accessible to pedestrians and cyclists and provides a straightforward crossing of the river from one bank to the other. Watch your footing on the walkway, which can be slippery in wet weather, especially after rain.

Two pipe systems run beneath the walking surface, originally carrying water to supply the city and still partly operational today. This hidden detail shows how the bridge was designed from the start to serve two completely different purposes.

Location: City of Nottingham

Location: Rushcliffe

Official opening: 1906

GPS coordinates: 52.93320,-1.13930

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02