Warrington Transporter Bridge
Warrington Transporter Bridge
Warrington Transporter Bridge
4.5
About
Warrington Transporter bridge is the only remaining one in the world that was used to carry rail wagons. There are only 8 transporter bridges left in the world. It is a Scheduled Monument and Grade 2 * listed structure on the English Heritage At Risk Register so go and see it now whilst you still can.
Duration: < 1 hour
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
391 within 3 miles
Attractions
144 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
46 reviews
Excellent
30
Very good
7
Average
7
Poor
1
Terrible
1
Avux99
Cheshire, UK1,785 contributions
Jul 2020
Trekked to this to gander at a local -& it seems a general - rarity. 3 possible routes to it. Two are described on the Bridge’s website, either from Slutchers Lane or following the green line through the chemical works from Old Liverpool Road. You can also park further to the bridge’s south on Eastford Road, take the pedestrian walkway crossing over the first railway bridge and then follow the riverside footpath up the east bank of the Mersey from there. Word of warning though, just after passing the bridge to the south of the Bridge I saw some Giant Hogweed which stopped me walking all the way down from Old Liverpool Road to Eastford Road as I personally planned - it was pretty much ON the path, so I had to head back! Nasty stuff!
Written 12 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Glad you avoided the giant hogweed. It is OK through the works
Written 6 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
IAN D
Wigan, UK26,377 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
This was the first transporter bridge for the railways in the world. It was built in 1916 but not used since 1964. Saw it whilst visiting a car showroom in Latchford. Looks very impressive from another bridge crossing the river
Written 4 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ian, your photo is of the disused High level railway bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal. The transporter is behind Bank Quay Station over the Merseyside. Have a look at the visit the bridge tab on our website. Thanks for your interest
Written 6 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dan Warren
Warrington, UK176 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
The bridge is very special to many locals as is the only rail transporter bridge left in the world and almost a century old. Also is listed as a scheduled ancient monument and by English Heritage Grade II as at risk. Hopefully, access to the bridge can be improved in the near future, to hold on to this piece of history for the town. If visitors go to the Facebook Page 'Save Warrington Transporter Bridge' they can find ways of accessing it from Warrington Bank Quay Station.
Written 18 April 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
timidimp
Cheshire68 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
... and it worked for its living! Yes, access is a little difficult but well worth the effort. It's a listed structure and a noble band of citizens are dedicated to first its preservation an second to its restoration. It's not just a Warrington wonder - it's a world wonder!
Our ancestors could solve a problem or two - and build so well that 100 years later it's still there! Just waiting for us to realise its worth and save it for posterity! Come and have a look - it's worth the effort!
Our ancestors could solve a problem or two - and build so well that 100 years later it's still there! Just waiting for us to realise its worth and save it for posterity! Come and have a look - it's worth the effort!
Written 1 September 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Millie024
Llantwit Major, UK478 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
There are very helpful instructions on the internet, explaining how to walk to the transporter bridge from a nearby supermarket car park. As we began our walk, a very nice, helpful couple asked if we were looking for the way to the bridge, and we stopped and had a very helpful chat with them, which ensured that we located the green line marking
the public right of way through the chemical works. Off we set, and after a few minutes, we met two charming gentlemen who asked if we were on our way to the bridge. Affirmative answer. ‘A fantastic site!’ said one of them, and we went on our way. The walk only took about ten minutes/quarter of an hour, and the last part was along the river Mersey, interesting in itself. As the men had said, there is an excellent view of the bridge from the path. Apparently another route to the bridge is out of bounds due to an infestation by giant hogweed, a cause of horrible skin lesions. Fortunately, on our route we did not encounter any of it. We were so pleased that the bridge had not been destroyed, and we’re grateful to the two charming and helpful couples we met for their encouragement and enthusiasm. Definitely recommend.
the public right of way through the chemical works. Off we set, and after a few minutes, we met two charming gentlemen who asked if we were on our way to the bridge. Affirmative answer. ‘A fantastic site!’ said one of them, and we went on our way. The walk only took about ten minutes/quarter of an hour, and the last part was along the river Mersey, interesting in itself. As the men had said, there is an excellent view of the bridge from the path. Apparently another route to the bridge is out of bounds due to an infestation by giant hogweed, a cause of horrible skin lesions. Fortunately, on our route we did not encounter any of it. We were so pleased that the bridge had not been destroyed, and we’re grateful to the two charming and helpful couples we met for their encouragement and enthusiasm. Definitely recommend.
Written 7 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
John W
Warrington, UK14 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
The bridge is disused but is a really nice landmark in Warrington . I live locally and it is wonderful to look at !
Written 28 August 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
solely m
8 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
A great place to take the kids to show them how our ancestors had ingenious solutions. A normal rail bridge at the time would have made the river unnavigable as it was still used by boats at the time It can be a little tricky to find but is an interesting object right on our doorstep people travel from miles around to visit Anderton boat lift this is on par if not better from an engineering point of view the council should show some foresight and save it before it is lost forever. It can now bee seen from mr smiths every cloud has a silver lining
Written 23 April 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gingerman04
Greater Manchester, UK25 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
A fantastic piece of industrial heritage. It needs to be preserved for future generations. This is the only remaining Rail Transporter Bridge in the world.
Written 16 April 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Colin H
81 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
I stumbled on this one day on my dinner, and was amazed to see signs for a transporter bridge, bit of a hike and can get a bit muddy if you go via Slutchers lane. It's the only railway transporter remaining and evidence of the tracks are still there although most are lost under a road. It towers over you and is so good to look at, it's easy to feel like you've gone back in time. Definately go and see it before it rusts away.
Written 25 February 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your review. I hope it encourages others to go and see the bridge.
Written 27 February 2017
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gingerman04
Greater Manchester, UK25 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
A fine example of industrial engineering, though not in working order, one can see the structures gracefull lines. This bridge needs to be preserved for the future. It is a bit difficult to get to but well worth the visit. I believe there is a group of local people called Friends Of Warrington Transporter Bridge are trying to do just that.
Written 19 August 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing