Historic bridges · West Midlands
Wolseley Bridge
In or near Great Haywood.
Wolseley Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Trent Valley · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Wolseley Bridge is located in Staffordshire, with the nearest railway station being Rugeley Trent Valley, approximately 3 km away. The postcode for navigation is ST17 0XS, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Wolseley Bridge is a historic bridge in Staffordshire, the East Midlands. The site is within the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 3.0 km away. Postcode area ST17.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
Details C0LWICH l. 2385 Wolseley Bridge SK 02 SW 2/6 17.3.53. II 2. Probably late C18. A very graceful structure. Stone and of three spans with segmental arches. Listing NGR: SK0205220385 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 443133 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Wolseley Centre serves as the headquarters for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and features 26 acres of grounds for visitors to explore. Guests can enjoy woodland and riverway walks, wildflower meadows, and various wildlife-friendly display gardens.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cannock Chase SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cannock Chase
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wolseley Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Colwich, Staffordshire, within the East Midlands. It is situated in an area designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), specifically Cannock Chase.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7811, -1.9710
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Colwich
- Postcode
- ST17 0XS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Phone
- 01889 880100
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Trent Valley — 3 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1188254715 (ODbL)
- commons: Wolseley Bridge over the River Trent - geograph.org.uk - 1819439.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wolseley Bridge?
- Wolseley Bridge is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST17 0XS), in the parish of Colwich.
- What is Wolseley Bridge?
- Wolseley Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wolseley Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST17 0XS.
- Is Wolseley Bridge a listed building?
- Wolseley Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wolseley Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Wolseley Bridge is part of the Cannock Chase SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wolseley Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wolseley Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wolseley Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST17 0XS.