Things to do in East Midlands, England: The Best Bridges

January 1, 2022 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in East Midlands, United Kingdom including Thrapston Bridge, Historic Harper's Brook Viaduct, Historic Gretton Viaduct, Dukes Drive Viaduct, Bennerley Viaduct, Wilford Suspension Bridge, Trinity Bridge, Straws Bridge, The Iron Trunk Aqueduct, Geddington Bridge.
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1. Thrapston Bridge

Thrapston England
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Thrapston Bridge

2. Historic Harper's Brook Viaduct

A43 Harker Way, Corby England http://abcrailwayguide.uk/bridge-gsm1101-newton-and-little-oakley-northamptonshire#.W09iS-S0XIU
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Historic Harper's Brook Viaduct

3. Historic Gretton Viaduct

Station Road, Gretton, Corby England http://abcrailwayguide.uk/bridge-gsm1301-gretton-northamptonshire#.W09mK-RwbIU
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Historic Gretton Viaduct

4. Dukes Drive Viaduct

Dukes Drive, Buxton SK17 9NJ England
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Dukes Drive Viaduct

5. Bennerley Viaduct

Awsworth, Ilkeston NG16 2YH England http://www.bennerleyviaduct.org.uk
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Bennerley Viaduct

Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom

I had never heard of the Bennerley Viaduct until I saw Tim Dunn's tv programme about railway architecture. After a google search I was able to find it. Driving along the A6096 from Ilkeston there is a turning on the left for the kennels. There is a very small area to park. If you walk along the river you can see the viaduct through the bushes. Walk a little further an the bushes have been cleared and there is an information plate giving some history about the viaduct. I look forward to coming back when you can travel across it.

6. Wilford Suspension Bridge

Nottingham England
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Wilford Suspension Bridge

Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom

On the Victoria Embankment you can walk past several bridges, my favourite is Wilford suspension, its a bridge that gets a lot of foot traffic from the meadows to West Bridgford and is also an aqueduct, the design is a little like a mini-Brooklyn bridge, classic.

7. Trinity Bridge

Crowland England
Excellent
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Trinity Bridge

Reviewed By CarolineH840 - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

I see this grade 1 listed triangular bridge most days. Go back a few hundred years and Crowland was an island in the Fens. This 14th century stone edifice has steep pedestrian only steps which once spanned the confluence of the Welland & a tributary. There are some ancient statues on the bridge, possibly taken from nearby Crowland Abbey (maybe c/o Henry VIII & Cromwell wrecking the monastery). The rivers have long been diverted & the bridge now straddles paving slabs. It is unique. Only a couple of other three way bridges exist in Europe. If you’re in South Lincolnshire then it’s definitely worth a visit & a trudge to the top. Don’t forget your camera!!

8. Straws Bridge

A609, Ilkeston England http://strawsbridge.co.uk
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Straws Bridge

Reviewed By wendywC305PT - Sawley, United Kingdom

We live not far away and this was the first time we had visited. Beautiful place with lots of ducks and swans. We took the dogs and had a lovely walk. Really peaceful

9. The Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Cosgrove MK19 7JR England https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/destination/127/iron-trunk-aqueduct
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

The Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Reviewed By paulderouich1 - Peterborough, United Kingdom

Took a stroll down the canal path after a lovely meal at the Barley Mow, and if seeing the Cosgrove lock in full operation wasn't enough, we came across this impressive structure, a waterway crossing a waterway. First time I'd seen an aqueduct in real life and was pleasantly surprised.

10. Geddington Bridge

Queen Street, Geddington, Kettering England http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101191813-bridge-over-river-ise-geddington#.Wz5YH-S0XIU
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Geddington Bridge

Reviewed By margaretbM5055NF - Kettering, United Kingdom

On Boxing Day a great tradition when the firefighters show their hose skills at the bridge. On Spring and summer days it's warmer and calmer, and a lovely tranquil place to picnic with children

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