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Durham is the ideal base from which to explore the surrounding areas of Northumberland, NewcastleGateshead, Tyne and Wear and Tees Valley - so why not stay a little longer and discover some of the great attractions on Durham’s doorstep…
Transporter Bridge and Visitor Centre
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Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS2 1PL
Tel: +44 01642 728162
Fax: +44 01642 728957
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Type: Industrial Archaeology
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
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
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* Bridge Opening times 2009 - 2 Jan-31 Dec, Mon-Fri, 0700-2100, Sat, 1100-1730, Sun, 1400-1730,bank hols, 0700-2100.
Visitor Centre - contact for details
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.
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