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Walton-on-the-Wolds Tourist Information

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Walton-on-the-Wolds was the home in the 19th century of Augustus Hobart-Hampden, better known as Hobart Pasha, who had an adventurous naval career. After service in the Crimea, he became, under the alias of Captain Roberts, a blockade-runner in the American Civil War.

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Great Central Railway (3 Miles)* The Great Central Railway is Britain's only double track main line heritage railway. The stations of this railway are restored to different periods of the main line's history.

National Space Centre (8 Miles)* The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space.

Framework Knitters Museum (8 Miles)* The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily.

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Burton on the Wolds Tourist Information (< 1 Mile)*

Barrow-on-Soar Tourist Information (2 Miles)* Barrow is on the east bank of the Soar, with good mooring and shopping facilities, a pleasant stopping point for boaters. Barrow can trace its roots back to at least Roman times. The much restored Holy Trinity Church is of 14th century origin.

Rempstone Tourist Information (2 Miles)*

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Hotels near Walton-on-the-Wolds

The Hunting Lodge (2 Miles)* This spectacular 3-story granite building has been lovingly restored with an added touch of the contemporary. Enjoy a large garden, open fires and à la carte restaurant.

Quorn Country Hotel (2 Miles)* With the River Soar meandering through the landscaped grounds, the 4-star Quorn Country Hotel is in the Leicestershire countryside, just outside of Loughborough. Bedrooms feature en suite bathrooms and TVs.

The Cedars Hotel (3 Miles)* The Cedars is a warm and friendly hotel + restaurant located in a wonderfully peaceful setting just minutes from the centre of Loughborough.

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Self Catering near Walton-on-the-Wolds

The Little Barn (5 Miles)* The Little Barn is situated in the pretty South Nottinghamshire Village of Wysall. The property stands adjacent to the original farmyard of Rectory Farm, a Grade II listed building

Old Guadaloupe Cottage (9 Miles)* New for 2008, this lovely cottage is very spacious with original beams and finished to a high standard.

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