Towns & cities · West Midlands
Great Bridgeford
Great Bridgeford — village in Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Great Bridgeford, the nearest railway station is Stafford, which is 4.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is ST18 9SG, and entry to the town is free.
About
Great Bridgeford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8333°, -2.1667°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Great Bridgeford is a village in the Borough of Stafford, Staffordshire, England, and a ward of Seighford civil parish. Population details taken at the 2011 census can be found under Seighford. It lies on the A5013 and is the point where the B5405 meets the A5013. The hamlet of Little Bridgeford is on the A5013 a short distance to the north. The village lies on the West Coast Main Line (London to Glasgow) railway and contains a village hall, and two tennis courts. The village was served by two successive railway stations, the first from 1837 to 1840 and the second from 1876 until closing in 1959. The railway line at Great Bridgeford was the scene of a major accident and derailment on the evening of 6 June 1932. Four people died and many others were injured in this accident. A picture of the rail locomotive lying on its side in the aftermath of the accident can be seen here:
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.8333, -2.1667
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Seighford
- Postcode
- ST18 9SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q593524 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Bridgeford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Bridgeford Village Hall.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Little Bridgeford
Villages · 1.6 km
Captain John Pershing Perrin
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Whitgreave
Villages · 2.3 km
Clanford Hall
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Doxey Marshes
Wildlife reserves · 2.8 km
Izaak Walton's Cottage
Natural landmarks · 3.1 km
Henry Richard Attwood of Ruckley
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
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Great Bridgeford is a village located in Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Stafford
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Great Bridgeford
24 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Great Bridgeford →
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Clanford Hall
Clanford Hall — house in Seighford, Stafford, England, UK.
📷 4Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Doxey Marshes
Doxey Marshes — nature reserve in Stafford, England.
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Ranton Abbey
Ranton Abbey — Augustinian priory in Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · West Midlands
Stafford Castle
Stafford Castle — castle and museum in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 4Cathedrals · West Midlands
Ranton Abbey
Ranton Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Izaak Walton's Cottage
Izaak Walton's Cottage — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · West Midlands
Creswell Chapel
Creswell Chapel — a Grade II-listed chapel in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridgeford Bridge (Over River Sow)
Bridgeford Bridge (Over River Sow) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Tower At Ranton Abbey
Tower At Ranton Abbey — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Henry Richard Attwood of Ruckley
Henry Richard Attwood of Ruckley — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Captain John Pershing Perrin
Captain John Pershing Perrin — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Yarlet School
Yarlet School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Castles · West Midlands
Castle Church Village Defences
Castle Church Village Defences — a castle in england west midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Peasley Bank
Peasley Bank — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Abbey House
Abbey House — archaeological in england west midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Peasley Bank
Peasley Bank — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 165 m.
Nearby
📷 3Chapels · West Midlands
Creswell Chapel
Creswell Chapel — a Grade II-listed chapel in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridgeford Bridge (Over River Sow)
Bridgeford Bridge (Over River Sow) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Captain John Pershing Perrin
Captain John Pershing Perrin — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Great Bridgeford
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Red Lion Farm Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Boothstone Park homes
Boothstone Park homes — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Green Man Caravan Site
Green Man Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Spring Slade Lodge
Spring Slade Lodge — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Chains Public House
The Chains Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Shrewsbury Arms
Shrewsbury Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Eagle Inn Public House
Eagle Inn Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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The Littleton Arms
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Colton
Colton — village and civil parish in Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Bridgeford?
- Great Bridgeford is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST18 9SG), in the parish of Seighford.
- What is Great Bridgeford?
- Great Bridgeford — village in Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Great Bridgeford?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST18 9SG.
- Is Great Bridgeford free to visit?
- Yes, Great Bridgeford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Bridgeford?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST18 9SG.