Uttoxeter Canal

#2497 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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The Uttoxeter Canal pronounced was a thirteen-mile extension of the Caldon Canal running from Froghall as far as Uttoxeter in Staffordshire, England. It was authorised in 1797, but did not open until 1811. With the exception of the first lock and basin at Froghall, it closed in 1849, in order that the Churnet Valley line of the North Staffordshire Railway could be constructed along its length. The railway has since been dismantled and there are plans to reinstate the canal. ()

Length: 13 miCoordinates: 53°1'19"N, 1°57'44"W

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Uttoxeter Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oblivion Roller Coaster, The Smiler, Hex, Spinball Whizzer.

3.7 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Oblivion Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
94 min walk • Plunging into the depths of thrill at Alton Towers Resort, the Oblivion Roller Coaster stands as a testament to extreme amusement park experiences in Farley, England. Opened to the public in 1998, this vertiginous ride was the world's first vertical drop roller...
3.7 miSE
Coaster with world record for 14 loops
The Smiler, Alton Towers
94 min walk • The Smiler is an adrenaline-pumping roller coaster located within the thrilling theme park of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Since its opening in May 2013, it has established itself as a must-visit attraction for roller coaster enthusiasts...
3.8 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Hex, Alton Towers
98 min walk • Hex – The Legend of the Towers was a walkthrough dark ride experience at Alton Towers. The ride is based on an interpretation of the local legend of the Chained Oak Tree and is set within the restored ruins of the Towers themselves.
3.6 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Spinball Whizzer, Alton Towers
93 min walk • Spinball Whizzer is a spinning roller coaster located in the Adventure Land area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. Built by Maurer Söhne, it was previously sponsored by Sega, the company that created the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise, and was known as Sonic Spinball from 2010 to 2015.
3.8 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Battle Galleons, Alton Towers
97 min walk • Battle Galleons is a water ride at the British theme park Alton Towers. The ride was installed in 2008, replacing the pay-per-play ride Splash Kart Challenge, which in turn replaced the original Swan Boat ride.
3.7 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Marauder's Mayhem, Alton Towers
96 min walk • Marauder's Mayhem is an operating spinning teacups ride at the British theme park Alton Towers. It is located in the pirate-themed Mutiny Bay.
3.8 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Driving School, Alton Towers
98 min walk • The Cuckoo Cars Driving School is a ride at Alton Towers for young children. It is styled as a mock driving institution where young children learn how to drive small cars. Riders are allowed to drive around a miniature course, where they are overseen by marshals. The track is...
3.6 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure, Alton Towers
92 min walk • Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure is a family roller coaster located in CBeebies Land at Alton Towers, Staffordshire. It opened on 21 March 2015. It is located next to Spinball Whizzer, in an area which was previously part of Adventure Land.
3.8 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Twirling Toadstool, Alton Towers
98 min walk • Twirling Toadstool was a ride at the British theme park Alton Towers. The ride was made up of 48 hanging seats suspended by chains. When the ride began, the chairs were lifted several metres off the ground, then they began to rotate.
3.2 miNE
Family zoo with small mammals and birdlife
Peak Wildlife Park
81 min walk • Peak Wildlife Park is a zoo in central England. The nearest towns are Leek, Ashbourne and Stoke-on-Trent. The zoo was originally known as Blackbrook Zoological Park, but entered administration in 2014 and closed.
3.8 miSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wicker Man, Alton Towers
98 min walk • Wicker Man is a wooden roller coaster at Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Manufactured by Great Coasters International, the £16-million ride opened to the public on 20 March 2018 following a three-day weather delay.