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Hertford Bridge

📍 Hertford Bridge, Oxford, UK

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Introduction

Hertford Bridge is a covered pedestrian bridge of Hertford College, Oxford, spanning New College Lane, built in 1914. Its arched form recalls Venice's Bridge of Sighs, earning the nickname 'Oxford's Bridge of Sighs'. It links the college's old and new quadrangles and is among the city's most photographed spots.

✨ Highlights

Built 1914

Hertford Bridge is a covered pedestrian bridge of Hertford College, Oxford.

Oxford's Sighs

Its arched form recalls Venice's Bridge of Sighs.

Links quads

It links the college's old and new quadrangles and is among the city's most photographed spots.

Photo spot

Photo spot adds a different flavour to Hertford Bridge.

🛈 Practical Info

→Admission：Free (reference)

→Hours：Always (reference)

→Duration：About 30 min

→Getting there：Train to Oxford

→Tip：Shoot from lane

→Note：College not open

💡 Tips

• Allow About 30 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.

• Opening Always visible (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

• Getting there: Oxford; pair with nearby sights.

• Hertford Bridge rewards a slow visit—catch the signature view.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Hertford Bridge?

Allow About 30 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Always visible (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.