Pulteney Bridge

Pulteney Bridge

The world-famous Pulteney Bridge, with its three elegant arches, spans the River Avon and is surrounded by charming scenery. On both sides of the bridge, numerous 18th-century Georgian buildings are scattered, creating a view reminiscent of Venice when standing at the bridge’s edge and gazing at the riverbanks.

Constructed between 1769 and 1774, Pulteney Bridge was designed by the renowned architect Robert Adam. Its construction drawings are preserved in the Sir John Soane's Museum. It is one of only four bridges in the world with shops built along the full length of both sides. Shops on the bridge include a flower shop, an old maps store, and a juice bar. In 2009, the Bath and North East Somerset Council proposed plans to ban vehicles from the bridge, turning it into a pedestrian-only zone.

Today, Pulteney Bridge is listed as a Grade I historic building in the UK and has become a must-visit attraction in Bath. In summer, visitors can take a boat cruise along the River Avon. Walking along Pulteney Street from the bridge, you’ll enjoy rolling hills and valleys dotted with red-tiled houses and green cottages, evoking the idyllic English countryside landscapes described in many literary works and filling the heart with serene delight.

Pulteney Bridge

Must-visit reason: The most iconic three-arch bridge in the UK

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Somerset County [Somerset County]

City where the attraction is located: Bath [Bath]