Kew Bridge

The granite bridge spans across the River Thames with three wide arches connecting the neighborhoods of Kew and Brentford.

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra inaugurated the current structure in 1903, replacing an older bridge that could not support increasing traffic.

The bridge stands near the entrance of the Royal Botanic Gardens and the London Museum of Water and Steam, forming a gateway to these institutions.

The bridge carries four lanes of vehicle traffic and pedestrian pavements, linking the London boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Hounslow.

Engineers John Wolfe-Barry and Cuthbert Brereton designed this Grade II listed structure using granite blocks and concrete foundations.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Location: London Borough of Hounslow

Architects: John Wolfe-Barry, Cuthbert Arthur Brereton

Official opening: 1903

Length: 360 m

Made from material: granite

GPS coordinates: 51.48694,-0.28750

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29