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Hertford Bridge
📍 Hertford Bridge, Oxford, UK
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Quick Facts
- Location
- UK, Oxford
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- About 30 min
- Opening Hours
- Always (reference)
- Ticket Price
- Free (reference)
- Address
- Hertford Bridge, Oxford, UK
- Coordinates
- 51.7548, -1.2543
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
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Built 1914
Hertford Bridge is a covered pedestrian bridge of Hertford College, Oxford.
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Oxford's Sighs
Its arched form recalls Venice's Bridge of Sighs.
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Links quads
It links the college's old and new quadrangles and is among the city's most photographed spots.
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Photo spot
Photo spot adds a different flavour to Hertford Bridge.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration：About 30 min
→Tip：Shoot from lane
→Note：College not open
→Opening Hours：Always (reference)
→Ticket Information：Free (reference)
→Transportation：Oxford
💡 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
What are the opening hours of Hertford Bridge?
Always (reference)
How much is the admission for Hertford Bridge?
Free (reference)
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.
How long should I spend at Hertford Bridge?
A typical visit takes About 30 min.
