Newport Transporter Bridge

Newport, United Kingdom

Te Newport Transporter Bridge crosses the River Usk in Newport. It is one of fewer than 10 transporter bridges that remain in use worldwide; only a few dozen were ever built. It is one of only two operational transporter bridges in Britain, the other being the Tees Transporter Bridge.

The bridge was designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin. It was built in 1906. Newport Museum holds a silver cigar cutter which was presented to Viscount Tredegar on the day of the opening, as a memento of the occasion.

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Founded: 1906
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United Kingdom

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Nina Ledwinka (5 months ago)
Loved the Bridge. Kinda got burnt by the Sun. Last time I was in the UK was 2017 the Harry Potter World. Didn't know this town was so nice. Happy I visited,felt very home to my heart ?
Kevin Arscott (The Walking Kev) (6 months ago)
It's a very photogenic bridge and a real local landmark. It's well worth paying to walk over the top of the bridge, as long as you're ok with the steps up and are good with heights. The metal has a lot of flex so you'll bounce your way across with amazing views over Newport with the hills beyond. When the bridge is operational you can then take the lift back if you want.
Mark Haberfield (3 years ago)
One of only a handful in the world is being restored again and has been closed through the CoVid pandemic. It is a wonderful sight, we were given an update by a passing cyclist with a transporter bridge hat on which was very kind. Hopefully opening again soon ?
Sue Antoniazzi (3 years ago)
We were lucky enough to attend the last open day before the bridge is refurbished. It was a glorious sunny day and we loved climbing up to walk across the top of the bridge. Not for the faint hearted though! Volunteers were all lovely and very enthusiastic. Can't wait to go back in 2024.
Joe Busuttil (4 years ago)
Lovely to look at but hurts your neck looking up. Kinda like being in new york just not as pretty
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