The Tees Transporter Bridge is closed for essential repairs and maintenance. It will stay closed until at least March 2021.
The Transporter Bridge lift and Visitor Centre will also remain closed while the work is carried out.
Last updated: 17/08/2020
The Tees Transporter Bridge has been the area's landmark since opening in 1911. It is the longest working transporter bridge in the world and an iconic symbol of Teesside's engineering and industrial heritage.
The Tees Transporter Bridge has played an important role in the area's history for over a century and continues to provide an important and unique crossing over the River Tees.
In recent years the Transporter has emerged as a leading historic visitor attraction and is one of the UK's major sites for extreme sports including abseils, bungee jumps and zip-slides.
In 2011, to mark the Bridge's centenary, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) confirmed a £2.6m award for refurbishment and upgrade work to the Bridge. The HLF-supported Tees Transporter Bridge Visitor Experience Project included the installation of a glass viewing lift to provide improved access to the upper walkway, renovation of the gondola, and the development of state-of-the-art visitor resources.
Transporter Bridge charges
Please note, no card payments are accepted at the Transporter Bridge. Payment for bridge crossings, purchases from the Visitor Centre, and any tours not paid for online must be made in cash.
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Pedestrians and bicycles |
70p |
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Cars, motorcycles, vans (max. weight 3 tons) |
£1.50 Vehicle in bay 1 & 2: £3 |
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The Visitor Experience includes an escorted trip to the upper walkway via the scenic glass lift, and a visit to the viewing area of the winding house, where the motors that power the gondola can be seen. For prices and how to book, please see the 'Visitor Experience' section below. |
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Visitor centre hire |
£50 per half day |
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Bungee jumps |
More information via UK Bungee |
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Presentations |
£75 |
Visitor Experience
Visitors can now travel to the top of the Transporter in the new glass viewing lift to experience the magnificent views of the surrounding area.
The Visitor Experience includes an escorted trip to the upper walkway via the scenic glass lift, and a visit to the viewing area of the Winding House, where the motors that power the gondola can be seen.
Adults: £5.50
Children: £4
Family ticket: £17 (2 adults, 2 children)
Groups of 8 or more get a 10% discount
Tours must pre booked as places in the lift are limited.
All tours last up to an hour, are subject to weather conditions, and can be cancelled at short notice.
You can also email transporterbridge@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call 01642 727265 to book your trip.
| Visitor Experience tour times | ||
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| Monday |
Closed |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
9.30am 10.30am 11.30am |
1.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm |
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Wednesday |
Closed | Closed |
| Thursday |
9.30am 10.30am 11.30am |
1.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm |
| Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Saturday |
9.30am 10.30am 11.30am |
1pm 2pm
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| Sunday |
9.30am 10.30am 11.30am |
1pm 2pm |
Closures
The Tees Transporter Bridge may close due to high winds, fog, heavy rain, other severe weather conditions and essential maintenance works. To avoid unnecessary delay to your journey, sign up to our free alerts. Complete the online form to sign up to email alerts.
To unsubscribe, please email the stop request to transporterbridgealerts@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Opening times
| Monday |
7.15am to 9am - runs non-stop 9.15am to 11.50am - runs every 15 minutes |
1pm to 4pm - runs every 15 minutes 4pm to 6.20pm - runs non-stop |
| Tuesday |
7.15am to 9am - runs non-stop 9.15am to 11.50am runs every 15 minutes |
1pm to 4pm - runs every 15 minutes 4pm to 6.20pm - runs non-stop |
| Wednesday |
7.15am to 9am - runs non-stop 9.15am to 11.50am runs every 15 minutes |
1pm to 4pm - runs every 15 minutes 4pm to 6.20pm - runs non-stop |
| Thursday |
7.15am to 9am - run non-stop 9.15am to 11.50am runs every 15 minutes |
1pm to 4pm - runs every 15 minutes 4pm to 6.20pm - runs non-stop |
| Friday |
7.15am to 9am - runs non-stop 9.15am to 11.50am - runs every 15 minutes |
1pm to 4pm - runs every 15 minutes 4pm to 6.20pm - runs non-stop |
| Saturday |
9.30am to 11.50am - runs every 15 minutes |
1pm to 3.05pm - runs every 15 minutes |
| Sunday | Closed - still open for bridge tours and visits | |
Contact details
| Address | Ferry Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1PL |
| Telephone | 01642 727265 |
Transporter Bridge fun
View the Tees Transporter Bridge visitor leaflet
You can also download a copy of the Transporter Bridge leaflet.
Other downloads
Transporter Bridge 1911 opening souvenir brochure
Transporter Bridge app
The Tees Transporter Bridge Heritage App guides users around the Transporter Bridge and the town on a virtual heritage trail using the latest geo-location and augmented reality technology.
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