National Trust Clumber Park's listed Ornamental Bridge restored after vandalism

The Grade II* Ornamental Bridge at Clumber Park near Worksop, Nottinghamshire, has been "lovingly rebuilt", said the organisation, using sections of the original stonework recovered from the River Poulter beneath it.

The 250-year-old bridge was damaged in March 2018 when it was struck by a car.

Beth Dawson, general manager for National Trust Clumber Park, said: "The morning I saw the bridge had been vandalised in such a way, it was completely heart-breaking.

“Over the 200-plus years the bridge has been standing proudly at Clumber Park, people have made their own precious memories there, from sharing time with family to proposals and engagements.

"After over two years of careful planning and meticulous restoration, we are overjoyed to be able to see our Ornamental Bridge looking at its glorious best again."

She said the restoration would not have been possible without the skills and expertise of Rodney Melville + Partners, and Croft Building and Conservation, which provided new stone, or the" continued and overwhelming commitment" of visitors, members, volunteers and staff.