Essex Bridge, Staffordshire
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Essex Bridge is a Grade I listed packhorse bridge over the River Trent near Great Haywood, Staffordshire, England. Spanning the Trent 100 metres downstream of its confluence with the River Sow, it was built in the late sixteenth century by the Earl of Essex a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I.
attractions: Shugborough Hall, Canalside Farm, Shop & Cafe, Shugborough Park, restaurants: Clifford Arms, Mansion Tea Room
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Essex Bridge is a Grade I listed packhorse bridge over the River Trent near Great Haywood, Staffordshire, England. Spanning the Trent 100 metres downstream of its confluence with the River Sow, it was built in the late sixteenth century by the Earl of Essex a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I.
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It's a wonderful place to visit. Firstly there's the amazing bridge structure from the 1500s. Reputedly built by the Earl of Essex for Queen Elizabeth to enable her to cross the rivers. Then there are the two rivers merging : the Sow and the Trent. There is a small Weir. You can see into Shugborough from here For bird spotters you are likely to see grey wagtails ,swans ,herons and if you are lucky kingfishers and goosanders. In Summer it turns into a beach with opportunities to paddle. Dogs of course love to go in for a swim.
Linda MillingtonLinda Millington
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Lovely packhorse bridge across the Trent river and you can walk along the path and see Shugborough Hall estate which I think used to belong to Lord Litchfield's family but now part of National Trust. Just under the bridge is a lovely safe shallow bank area and even though it looked cold, there was someone swimming in it today!
JBJB
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If you find yourself in Staffordshire then a visit to Essex Bridge is well worth it. Located right next to Shugborough Hall, its a lovely location to spend a little time taking in the gorgeous Staffordshire countryside with much to do nearby.
Dr Jamie SmithDr Jamie Smith
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Absolutely idyllic! Lots of nice places for walking. Magical places for kids to play hide and seek! Lovely views, and not far from Canalside Farm and shops! Perfect for lunch, coffee and a bit of local sourced produce.
Agnieszka Dz-CoxAgnieszka Dz-Cox
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