Old Tramway Bridge

The Old Tramway Bridge is a metal structure with plate girder construction and cast iron parapets that crosses the water in Stratford-upon-Avon. Stone supports hold up the bridge, and its simple iron railings reflect how it was built during the industrial age.

Built in 1875 by engineer S.H. Yockney from Westminster, the bridge allowed horse-drawn trams to cross the water. The tramway operation ended in the 1930s as transportation methods evolved.

The bridge stands as a testament to 19th-century industrial engineering methods, representing the evolution of transportation infrastructure in Victorian England.

The bridge is reached by walking along Old Tramway Walk, a quiet path with clear markers and good footing. From here you can easily connect to other walking routes that follow the water and explore green spaces around the area.

The bridge was built using sandstone from the Forest of Dean, a special stone from a region in central England. This choice of materials shows how 19th-century builders used local resources to create structures that would last.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

GPS coordinates: 52.19105,-1.70142

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16