Bridging the Tamar Visitor Centre

We took a group of 20 Beaver Scouts (6 to 8 years old) during the Summer Holidays. Lots of interactive exhibits which held their interest well, and got them constructing bridges using various materials and forms.

This was a great tour, which you have to book & also a charge, but it's well worth it. You see under the bridge that the public doesn't normally see. Great talk by volunteers, and you're free to ask any questions. Would definitely recommend.

Arrived by train at Saltash station. The walk back across the Tamar bridge is as advertised at about 15mins, is a nice walk and provides some good views.The visitor centre is well signposted, was clean and tidy. We attended on a day when there was a school trip there, although timed it just right that the group was at lunch.The displays are pretty good, with a fair amount of history of the area and other designs for what became of the Royal Albert Bridge. There are a couple of bits from the renovation of the bridge and a bell from a previous ferry.Probably spent 45mins - 1hr there. Once you have read all of the displays there isn't much more to look at.It looks more oriented to children as there are a few options on building the different types of bridges, CCTV camera station and period clothing to try on.There was not anyone around to ask questions etc..., But they were probably taking a break at the same time as the school party.Disappointed that there was no cafe or gift shop of any sort, there are a couple of guides available but with a sign saying to speak to someone or order online.There are some cafes in Saltash but on the day they all turned out to be full and so cut the day short and got back on the train.

What an interesting exhibition about the Tamar Bridge! Lots of history, and practical demonstrations of how bridges work. My son was over the moon to top the leaderboard for speed-building the model of the Tamar Bridge. Controlling the security camera was brilliant! Really nice spot for a picnic as well - great views of the river and bridges.

Great place lot's of things to do and see how it was made

It was nice to go into the pillars for a proper look at how the structure was put together and what's holding it all together.

Small but interesting visitor centre. Worth popping in if you are passing. Kids enjoyed building the models of the bridge and playing with the CCTV.

Plenty of information on the Tamar Bridge.Well worth a look, children's area for building Bridges,

Fantastic place to take little kids. An SC the adults might like it’s history to. Lots of activities and insight into the area and the bridge build. After take some time to go down and see the bridge in action or walk over for a cheap, free parking no entry fee, day put.