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Lying about five miles east of Stafford, Little Haywood is a quiet village that feels defined by its proximity to the landmarks of the Trent Valley. It sits practically on the doorstep of the Shugborough Estate, and you’ll often see locals heading over the Essex Bridge - a narrow, 16th-century packhorse bridge - to walk the grounds or reach the nearby village of Great Haywood. The landscape here is dominated by the fringes of Cannock Chase, meaning the lanes quickly transition from residential outskirts into protected heathland and woods. While it shares some amenities with its neighbours, including a couple of well-regarded pubs and a primary school, the village maintains a distinct, lived-in character shaped by its history as part of the old Anson family lands. It’s a practical spot for anyone needing access to the West Coast Main Line via Stafford station or the A51, yet it manages to stay tucked away enough that the loudest thing you’re likely to hear is the occasional passing train or the rush of the River Trent.