Weston Park

#611 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Weston Park is a country house in Weston-under-Lizard, Staffordshire, England, set in more than 1,000 acres of park landscaped by Capability Brown. The park is located 10 miles north-west of Wolverhampton, and 8 miles north-east of Telford, close to the border with Shropshire. The 17th-century Hall is a Grade I listed building and several other features of the estate, such as the Orangery and the Stable block, are separately listed as Grade II. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 338 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°41'12"N, 2°17'9"W

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Day trips

Weston Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boscobel House, Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Royal Oak, St Mary's Church.

2.1 miSE
Farm, Historical place, Museum
Boscobel House, Cannock
54 min walk • Nestled in the serene setting of Bishops Wood, England, Boscobel House stands as a testament to British history and a hidden gem for tourists visiting Cannock. This charming building, rich in character and stories of the past, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the...
3.1 miS
Museum
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Shifnal
80 min walk • The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, located in Cosford in Shropshire, is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force in particular.
2.2 miSE
Tree
Royal Oak
56 min walk • The Royal Oak is the English oak tree within which the future King Charles II of England hid to escape the Roundheads following the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The tree was in Boscobel Wood, which was part of the park of Boscobel House.
1.4 miN
Church
St Mary's Church
37 min walk • St. Mary's Church, Blymhill is an Anglican church in the village of Blymhill, Staffordshire, England. The building, which is a Grade I listed building, was constructed in the 14th century and restored and extended in the 18th and 19th centuries.
4 miSE
Museum, History museum
Chillington Hall
102 min walk • Chillington Hall is a Georgian country house near Brewood, Staffordshire, England, four miles northwest of Wolverhampton. It is the residence of the Giffard family. The Grade I listed house was designed by Francis Smith in 1724 and John Soane in 1785. The park and lake were landscaped by Capability Brown.
4.1 miE
Bridge
Stretton Aqueduct
104 min walk • Stretton Aqueduct is a short cast iron canal aqueduct between Stretton and Brewood, and near to Belvide Reservoir, in south Staffordshire, England.
5.6 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Way for the Millennium
143 min walk • The Way for the Millennium is an east–west route across Staffordshire, deliberately designed for easy walking, using towpaths, old railway lines and footpaths and visiting attractive countryside and green spaces.
4.7 miE
Town
Brewood
121 min walk • One of the town's most notable landmarks is the picturesque St. Mary and St. Chad Church, a stunning example of medieval architecture that dates back to the 12th century. The church's impressive spire and intricate stained glass windows make it a must-see for history...
4.6 miNW
Monastery
Lilleshall Hall
118 min walk • Lilleshall Hall is a large former country house and estate in the fields of Lilleshall, Shropshire, England. It is run by Serco Leisure Operating Ltd on behalf of Sport England as one of three National Sports Centres, alongside Bisham Abbey and Plas y Brenin. It lies between Telford and Newport.
3.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Donington and Albrighton
86 min walk • Donington and Albrighton is a local nature reserve being a valuable site for wildlife and recreation in Shropshire, it has a historical reference as it is the site of St Cuthberts Well which was believed to hold powers to cure the blind.
5.6 miSE
Village, Area
Codsall, Wolverhampton
143 min walk • Codsall is a large village in the South Staffordshire district of Staffordshire, England. It is situated 4.5 miles northwest of the city of Wolverhampton and 13 miles west-southwest of Telford. It forms part of the boundary of the Staffordshire-West Midlands County border, although along with Perton it is built-up around Wolverhampton.