Stamford Bridge tourist information

The village of Stamford Bridge is set on the River Derwent, the ancient settlement was establised in Roman times following the construction of a military fort beside the ford in 70 AD.

In 1066 the village was the site of an important battle in British history. When William the Conqueror won the Battle of Stamford Bridge Viking rule in Britain came to an end. The Normans called the settlement 'Pons Belli', meaning Battle Bridge.

The town is divided in two by the River Derwent. Rising in the North Yorkshire Moors, the river flows through the village before joining the River Ouse and entering the sea at the Humber Estuary. Recently the River Derwent has caused serious flooding in Stamford Bridge and despite the completion of flood defences in 2004, the settlement was again innundated in 2007.

The A166 passes through Stamford Bridge and across its Grade II listed bridge (dating from 1727). This busy road is one of the main routes from York to the East Riding and the North Sea coast. As there are often long queues to cross the one lane bridge, the village has become a popular stopping point for travellers on the road.

There are several pubs and cafés around The Square offering refreshments.

Landmarks of Stamford Bridge include the Corn Mill (dating from 1591) which has recently been converted in apartments, although some of the original equipment remains, and the red brick and wrought iron railway viaduct (last used by trains in 1965) which now forms part of a public cycle path.

Note: Stamford Bridge in the East Riding should not to be confused with Stamford Bridge in London, the home ground of Chelsea Football Club !