Swarkestone Bridge
The longest stone bridge in England has an impressive history that dates back over 700 years.

šŸ“œ Medieval bridge, Grade I Listed, scheduled monument.
šŸ” Longest stone bridge in England, just under a mile long with 17 arches.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Impressive history dating back over 700 years
āš”ļø Site of English Civil War battle and Bonnie Prince Charlie's advance
šŸ‘» Subject of local haunting legends
🌊 Unusual, shallow dive site for scuba divers

Why Avoid

āš ļø Tight squeeze for modern traffic, not recommended for pedestrian passage
🚫 Weight limit of 7.5 tonnes, often damaged by traffic
🚨 Local accident black-spot

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Re-enactments and parades on first weekend of December

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