🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne · A bridge that has rotated over 10,000 times

🌍 Swing Bridge | Swing Bridge 📍 Bridge St, Newcastle upon Tyne 📸 Highlights 🏅 Grade II listed building 🔍 The remains of the Roman Pons Aelius (Aelian Bridge) 🔍 The fourth bridge on the same site 🔍 One of the most interesting bridges over the Tyne 🔍 360° rotating bridge 🔍 Red and white Victorian engineering logo ⚠️ Currently reduced to 4 times a week 💸 Free 🧏🏻‍♀️ Reviewing the past to learn new things Pons Aelius dates back to the visit of Emperor Hadrian Aelius in 122 AD, when he commissioned a bridge built of wood and stone. It is the only documented bridge named after an emperor's family outside the Roman Empire. 💁🏻‍♀️ Visit TIPS Every September, the interior of the swing bridge is open to the public for visits on Heritage Open Day, and staff will be on hand to provide guided tours and in-depth insights. 💋 Recommendation Index 🧡🧡🧡🧡🤍 #uktravel #newcastle #swingbridge #British Attractions