Edwalton offers several distinct reasons to stay: Edwalton Golf Centre, with a range of ways to play; Sharphill Wood, close to the village; and a historic village centre with traditional rural character. The village’s history can also be explored through specific buildings: the Church of the Holy Rood has stood for more than 800 years, while Edwalton Hall was built around 1907. You can therefore focus your stay on golf, nature or local history.

Golf and Nature

Edwalton Golf Centre has a nine-hole course, a par-3 course, a driving range and a putting green. Both courses are open to regular players and beginners; this explicitly includes the par-3 course. The facility therefore combines its courses with two other areas for golf: a driving range and a putting green. If you plan to play golf, check the latest information about the facilities before your visit.

Sharphill Wood is close to Edwalton and was designated a nature reserve in 2010. A family nature trail for Sharphill Wood is also available to download. Check before travelling to see whether the download is available. The designation and the trail offer different perspectives: one describes the area’s protected status, while the other provides a specific way to explore nature.

Local History and Buildings

Edwalton’s historic village centre retains its traditional rural character. The Church of the Holy Rood in Edwalton has stood for more than 800 years. The memorial lychgate at the Church of the Holy Rood dates from 1932; its top is shaped like a Celtic cross. This brings together the church’s long history and a specific architectural detail from the 20th century.

Edwalton Hall is another point of interest in the area’s architectural history. The house was built around 1907 and designed by A. W. Brewill in the C18 Domestic Revival style. The term describes the style, while around 1907 indicates the approximate time of construction. Edwalton Hall is a Grade II listed building. The historic points of interest therefore differ: the Church of the Holy Rood is notable for its history of more than 800 years, while Edwalton Hall is notable for its construction date, design and listed status.

Getting to Edwalton Church

Two starting points are given for walking to Edwalton Church. The NCT route 7 stops on Melton Road; from there, it is about a ten-minute walk to Edwalton Church via Village Street. Another option is to start at Edwalton Bus Terminus: the walk to Edwalton Church also takes about ten minutes from there. The terminus is served by NCT route 5 on journeys to and from the city. These details therefore refer to different starting points and routes. As bus services can change, check the current timetable before travelling.

Edwalton Church has no dedicated car park; on-street parking is available on nearby roads. The garden paths at Edwalton Church are wheelchair accessible, and seating is available in the garden. This information relates to the paths and seating areas in the garden.

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