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Pulteney Bridge

Robert Adam's elegant bridge lined with little shops on both sides, above a horseshoe-shaped weir.

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
30 minutes
Address
Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4ATDirections
Getting There
A 5-minute walk east of the Abbey.

Why Go

Built in 1774, the bridge is one of only a handful in the world with shops across its full span on both sides. The best view is from Parade Gardens or the riverside path below, with the weir in front.

Nearby in Bath

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