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Free Wednesday 9 September 2026 to Saturday 30 October 2027

The Rolling Bridge at Merchant Square

Thomas Heatherwick's footbridge curls up into an octagon instead of lifting. It runs to a published timetable posted at the square, and the whole thing takes about three minutes.

Photo: Ramon Karolan / Pexels

Book or find out more

Times and prices are what the venue published when we checked. They move, so confirm on the venue's own page before you travel.

Directions

What to expect

At Merchant Square, in Paddington. Filed under Free.

Before you go

Starts at 12:00. Free to attend.

Nearby

Paddington has the nearest stations and everything else on in the same part of town. The Merchant Square page collects every listing we hold for that address.

Listed by Angela. Checked 8 September 2026. Details can change on the night; the venue link is the one to trust.

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