Pulteney Bridge
Pulteney Bridge features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Bath. Give it roughly ~20 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type bridge
- Suggested visit ~20 min
- Bath Bath guide
About Pulteney Bridge
One of only four bridges in the world to have shops across its full span on both sides, designed by Robert Adam in a Palladian style.
Pulteney Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and one of only four bridges globally to have shops across its full span on both sides. Designed by Robert Adam and completed in 1774, it was built to connect Bath city centre with the new development of Bathwick estate. Its elegant Palladian design, with small shops lining both sides, draws frequent comparisons to the Ponte Vecchio in Florence.
Did you know? Pulteney Bridge is one of only four bridges in the world with shops on both sides along its entire span, the others include the Ponte Vecchio in Florence.
How long is a visit to Pulteney Bridge?
Set aside roughly ~20 min for Pulteney Bridge. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is Pulteney Bridge worth your time?
Pulteney Bridge is among the 10 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Bath, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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