Sutton Bridge

Sutton Bridge is a small town with a swing bridge dating from 1897, one of the few of its kind, built by the Midland and Great Northern Railway Company.

Sutton Bridge has its own fascinating story to tell. Not so long ago the journey across Sutton Bridge was impossible because of the one and half miles of marsh and creeks of the Cross Keys Wash, now known as Wingland. As the sea has been pushed further into the Wash, the resulting marshes have now become an area of Special Scientific Interest, popular with birdwatchers. The early works of the navvies made possible the establishment of the modern Port Sutton Bridge, now a feature on the river.

Port Sutton Bridge is a busy port serving Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltics. The River Nene enters the Wash at Guy’s Head where Sir Peter Scott the naturalist and painter lived in the lighthouse on the East bank for many years. The twin lighthouses are an ideal starting place for walking the sea banks to experience the wonderful views. The Peter Scott Walk, which is perfect for those loving solitude and bird watching, begins at the east bank lighthouse, and ends at West Lynn. The North Sea Cycle Route is also quite close by and in the summer you can even take trips from Wisbech to see the seals in the Wash area around Sutton Bridge.

The church of St Matthews dates back to 1843 and is the only flint-built church in Lincolnshire. Although not a market town, Sutton Bridge has banks, restaurants and several interesting antique shops, and is a past winner of the the East Midlands In Bloom competition, small country town category.