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Bridge and footbridge lighting, Retrofit lighting 1 min read
Acrospire has supported Bath & North East Somerset Council in retrofitting heritage lighting on the Grade II listed North Parade Bridge, one of the city’s historic gateways. The upgrade forms part of a wider programme to modernise lighting assets across the World Heritage Site, improving energy efficiency and enabling CMS connectivity, while preserving the bridge’s original character.
Located just downstream of Pulteney Bridge, North Parade Bridge was constructed in the 1830s and plays an important role in connecting Bath’s Georgian centre with the sports fields and riverside walks of Bathwick. Its four cast iron lanterns, restored in 2013 after decades of inactivity, were still using traditional high-pressure sodium lamps and had become due for an upgrade.
With the bridge’s listed status and highly sensitive visual setting, the challenge was to deliver a low-glare lighting solution that blended in seamlessly and preserved the historic character of the structure.
Working with Bath & North East Somerset Council, Acrospire refurbished the four heritage-style lanterns, restoring the original housings and integrating new 40W 2700K COB (Chip on Board) LED units with T3 optics. Each lantern was finished in black with a traditional gold finial, ensuring the appearance remained in keeping with the bridge’s historic context and Bath’s wider heritage lighting scheme.
The solution was also designed with sustainability in mind. By refurbishing and reusing the original lanterns rather than replacing them entirely, the project supports circular economy principles, extending the lifespan of existing assets, reducing material waste, and preserving the unique character of the site.
In addition, the lanterns were made fully compatible with the council’s Central Management System (CMS), allowing for dimming schedules that reduce light levels during off-peak times. This approach cuts energy use while maintaining safety and visual comfort for pedestrians.
The result is an upgrade so subtle, most people haven’t noticed the difference — except when it comes to reduced energy consumption.
Everyone at Acrospire is really helpful and will do whatever it takes to get the job done properly. It’s such a good job that no one’s noticed the difference since the switch, apart from the energy savings, which is always the best result in my books.
Our story
The idea for Acrospire was formed in 2012 when founder Tim envisioned a different kind of lighting manufacturer: one that would not only deliver outstanding customer experiences but also prioritise fair treatment for its employees.
We’ve come a long way
Motivated by the belief the industry wanted and needed better, Tim shared his plan to establish his own venture with Hatty, who simply couldn't let him do it alone.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Protecting local jobs and ensuring the best quality possible.
Working from a rented office by day and assembling lanterns in a garage at night, Tim and Hatty set to work.
11 Years later
Acrospire now inhabits a 14000² ft manufacturing facility in Basingstoke, Hampshire. We’re a proud partner of the Made in Britain scheme, ISO9001 certified and a member of all relevant lighting industry trade bodies.
Along with great relationships with our customers and a great team! We've attracted some of the most experienced members of the lighting industry, all by following one golden rule.
A simple ethos
That runs through all that we do. Customers who have made the switch to Acrospire have found working with us to be a breath of fresh air.
If you’re a professional in the lighting industry, you’re probably familiar with warranties that range from 3 to 10 years, with extensions available on special request or at additional cost. At Acrospire, where we’re proud to be different, we offer a market-leading simple 12-year warranty, as standard.
We focus on our customers not our competition. We manufacture our products in the UK: with the exception of our solar products, our supply chain is within a 60-mile radius of our factory in Basingstoke: to maintain greater control over quality. We al
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We believe in independent testing and certification. Our new product development is in line with ISO 9001. Many of our products hold ENEC Certification. To meet the requirements of ENEC we also send random product samples for third party safety testi
Our product design is another key factor in our ability to offer a 12-year warranty. We value engineer rather than cost cut, never compromising on quality. We stick to our processes and engage with our supply chain to ensure that every product meets