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About Walton-on-the-Hill
Walton on the hill is a pretty village a short distance from the favoured town of Epsom and the famous "downs" racecourse.
The village is full of visual delights, it has a picturesque village green surrounded by pleasant properties, some facing on to the pretty Mere Pond. The pond is scattered with water-plants and has families of ducks and swans.
St. Peter's Church is the dominant feature of the village, this sits serenely in a beautiful wooded churchyard surrounded by old graves and tombs. Dating from the 12th century, the church possesses a wealth of treasures, there is beautiful stained glass windows, an 800 year old lead font, and fine examples of 16th century artwork.
Historically, the village was once inhabited by the Romans as evidenced by the finding of the remains of a substantial Roman villa in Sandlands Road, thought to have been lived in until around 400 AD. Other Roman relics have also been discovered in the neighbouring village of Headley.
Village amenities include four pubs, restaurants, general store, chemist shop and newsagent. There is a nearby golf course and access to the North Downs Way.
Walton is a busy prosperous village where there is always something going on. It has an annual May pageant and other celebrations.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Walton-on-the-Hill
| Shugborough Estate | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Cannock Chase Country Park | (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Shire Hall Gallery | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Ancient High House | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Stafford Castle | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chartley Castle | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Eccleshall Castle | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Weston Park | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Lichfield Cathedral | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Monkey Forest | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Trentham Gardens | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Croxden Abbey | (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Sudbury Hall | (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Wolverhampton Art Gallery | (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Walsall Arboretum | (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in Walton-on-the-HillAll attractions in StaffordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Walton-on-the-Hill
Stafford, in the county of Staffordshire (2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW)
Set in a landscape of contrasts with constantly changing scenery from the Royal hunting forests of Cannock Chase to the breweries...
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Cannock, in the county of Staffordshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S)
Think of Cannock and nearly always there springs to life a vision of the wonderful landscape of Cannock Chase, originally a giant "Royal Forest" gradually reduced in size and grazed by numerous flocks of sheep until the turn of the 20th century.
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Tong, in the county of Shropshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SW)
Fortunately, this attractive village was saved from the ravages of traffic by the building of the A41 By-Pass which was built around 1966.
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Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction S)
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Cheadle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction N)
Cheadle has several fine black and white half timbered buildings in the town that date from the 16th-century
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Sudbury, in the county of Derbyshire (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction NE)
The village of Sudbury lies in a landscape of contrasts where old Royal hunting grounds meet with the industrial heritage of 19th-century England.
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Denstone, in the county of Staffordshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NE)
Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park.
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Alton, in the county of Staffordshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NE)
The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle.
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Tutbury, in the county of Staffordshire (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction E)
This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle.
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Froghall, in the county of Staffordshire (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction N)
Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife.
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Stoke-on-Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction N)
Town known best as "the potteries" but in reality Stoke-on-Trent is a 1906 amalgamation of six towns, each of which still maintain their own individuality and character.
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Church Broughton, in the county of Derbyshire (17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction NE)
Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael.
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Burton upon Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction E)
Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white.
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Dudley, in the county of West Midlands (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction S)
Dudley is a market town, it was granted its market charter in the 13th century, since then the lively outdoor market has been a focal point which has drawn regular visitors to the town.
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Tamworth, in the county of Staffordshire (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction SE)
In the 8th century the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia was ruled from Tamworth. Later in AD 913, a fortress was built here by the daughter of King Alfred.
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All towns in StaffordshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M6 Junction 13 | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction SW) |
| Stafford Station | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction NW) |
| M6 Junction 14 | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NW) |
| Penkridge Station | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (26.9 miles, 43.3 km, direction SE) |
| East Midlands Airport | (31.0 miles, 49.9 km, direction E) |
| Walton-on-the-Hill to London | (120.9 miles, 194.5 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Walton-on-the-Hill
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Walton-on-the-Hill center |
| Express By Holiday Inn Stafford M6 Junction 13 | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW) |
| The Moat House Classic | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW) |
| The Swan Hotel | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western Tillington Hall | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW) |
| Quality Hotel Stafford | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW) |
| The Roman Way | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S) |
| Stone House Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NW) |
| Ramada Birmingham North, Cannock | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S) |
| Somerford Hall | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW) |
| Featherstone Farm Hotel | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Walton-on-the-Hill |
