Attractions in Hopton & Things to Do in Hopton
(and nearby)

The Ancient High House (2 Miles)*
Stafford's Ancient High House has been one of the most important buildings of the town for over four hundred years. Its late Elizabethan architecture makes it particularly distinctive among its 20th century neighbours.
Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre (3 Miles)*
This prominent vantage point and strategic site was quickly recognised by the Normans, who built a huge timber fortress here by 1100 AD. Extensively rebuilt in the Gothic Revival Style in 1813, the castle fell into ruin through this century.
Izaak Walton's Cottage (4 Miles)*
Izaac Walton is best remembered for writing the 'The Compleat Angler' which was completed in 1653. The following year he bought the Halfhead Estate which included the cottage.
Museum of Cannock Chase (9 Miles)*
Trace the Chase - Why not visit our new Heritage Lottery Funded Local History Gallery, and find out about the history of the Cannock Chase area? Interactive displays tell the story of our area.
Foxfield Steam Railway (10 Miles)*
Experience the nostalgia of this unique Heritage Steam Railway for a five and a half mile round journey, winding gently through some of North Staffordshire's most picturesque countryside.
Boscobel House (12 Miles)*
Boscobel House was built in about 1632, when John Giffard of Whiteladies converted a timber-framed farmhouse into a hunting lodge.
Weston Park (12 Miles)*
Visit Weston Park, set in the spectacular Shropshire countryside, and you will marvel at the beautiful Seventeenth Century House and the splendour of the 1,000 acre Parkland in which it rests.
Emma Bridgewater Factory (13 Miles)*
The Emma Bridgewater factory lies in the heart of the historic Stoke Potteries region, in a sunny Victorian factory on the banks of the Caldon Canal.
Etruria Industrial Museum (13 Miles)*
Situated at the juction between the Trent & Mersey Canal and the Cauldon Canal, Etruria Industrial Museum is centered around Jesse Shirley's Bone & Flint Mill.
Moseley Old Hall (13 Miles)*
This atmospheric, Elizabethan farmhouse has amazing stories to tell about what life was like in the 17th century.
Moseley Old Hall (13 Miles)*
The old redbrick Elizabethan farmhouse known as Moseley Old Hall has seen many historic events during its 400-year history. Built by merchant Henry Pitt in 1600.
Alton Towers Resort (13 Miles)*
The Alton Towers Resort is to launch two brand new attractions for the 2012 season when the Theme Park re-opens on 24th March.
Dorothy Clive Garden (14 Miles)*
The Dorothy Clive Garden is intimate and informal. It embraces a variety of landscape features, including a superb woodland garden, an alpine scree, a damp garden and spectacular summer flower borders.
Lilleshall Abbey (14 Miles)*
Lilleshall Abbey was dissolved in 1538, yet today its extensive and peaceful ruins are an evocative reminder of the lives of its Augustinian canons.
Sudbury Hall (14 Miles)*
The ideal family day out - an intriguing house, an entertaining museum and a restful garden.
National Trust Museum of Childhood (14 Miles)*
Situated in the 19th century service wing of Sudbury Hall, the Museum of Childhood is a delight for all ages with something for everyone.
Ford Green Hall (15 Miles)*
Ford Green Hall is a seventeenth century house complete with period garden. It was home to the Ford family for almost two centuries.
Letocetum Roman Site (15 Miles)*
The foundations of an inn and bath house can be seen at Wall Roman Site. The inn provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial messengers.
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (15 Miles)*
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom.
Wolverhampton Racecourse (16 Miles)*
Wolverhampton Racecourse is Britain's first floodlit horse racing track bringing you the thrills of racing, day and night.
National Memorial Arboretum (16 Miles)*
Located in the heart of the country, the National Memorial Arboretum comprises 150 acres of trees and memorials devoted to the concept of Remembrance.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery (17 Miles)*
Established in 1884, Wolverhampton Art Gallery is an award winning hands-on art gallery situated in Wolverhampton city centre.
The New Art Gallery Walsall (17 Miles)*
The New Art Gallery Walsall opened in February 2000 in the heart of Walsall town centre. A unique civic building for Walsall, the gallery is also a rare example of a brand-new building for the millennial arts.
Bantock House Museum (17 Miles)*
Restored to its stunning Edwardian glory, Bantock House is hidden deep within Bantock Park. Visitors are invited to explore this delightful home of the Bantock family.
Wightwick Manor and Gardens (17 Miles)*
This fascinating house contains one of the finest collections of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Visitors can explore this Victorian masterpiece with its Great Parlour and timber-framed exterior.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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