Transporter Bridge and Visitor Centre
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Ferry Road
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS2 1PL
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS2 1PL
Tel: +44 01642 728162
Overview
The only working bridge of its kind in England. This unique structure dominates the Middlesbrough skyline was originally designed to allow tall ships to pass underneath.
It opened in 1911 and can still carry 9 cars or 200 people on each crossing. Gantry system. The Visitor Information Centre promotes the history of the bridge and surrounding area through the use of graphic panels, video, computers, objects and models.
(Contact for opening times of Centre.) Shop on site. Call 01642 247 563 to find out if the bridge is open or closed.
Opening Times
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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Prices
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Bridge and visitor centre | Free |
| Full ground tour | £1.50 per ticket type |
| Full ground tour | £1.50 per ticket type |
| Full tour | £2.50 per ticket type |
| Full tour | £2.50 per ticket type |
| Pedestrian tariff over bridge | £0.70 per ticket type |
| Vehicle tariff over bridge | £1.30 per ticket type |
| Walk to top of bridge | £2.50 per ticket type |
| Walk to top of bridge | £2.50 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Special Offers
Facilities
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction - Visitor Centre
- Outdoor Attraction - Bookings can be made to climb the bridge.
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop in visitor centre.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Some braille labels.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- Max group size - 30
- Min group size - 1
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times - Call to book an appointment.
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
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