Discover Quinton

Quinton offers several distinct themes to consider when planning a trip: the Grade II* listed Church of St. John the Baptist, the Old Rectory and its architectural history, its garden, and a circular walking route. The grounds of the Old Rectory are also home to a small “faerie trail”. Another connection to local life is Quinton Mayday, which took place on 6 May 2024. This means that history and gardens, as well as a longer walk, are all relevant when choosing a focus for your visit.

Historic buildings in Quinton

The Church of St. John the Baptist is a Grade II* listed building. The Old Rectory is a 17th-century house that was largely remodelled around 1800. The two buildings offer different points of interest: the church is distinguished by its Grade II* listing, while the Old Rectory stands out for its construction date and later remodelling. If you include historic buildings in your trip plans, Quinton offers two different perspectives: listed status and architectural history.

The garden at the Old Rectory

The Old Rectory has a contemporary 3-acre parish garden with six areas: a kitchen garden, a greenhouse and flower garden, a woodland menagerie, a pleasure garden, a park and an orchard. The names reflect a variety of garden themes, from the kitchen garden and orchard to flowers, the park and the pleasure garden. The woodland menagerie is another distinct area. The grounds therefore cannot be reduced to a single garden concept; their layout offers several different points of interest for garden enthusiasts.

The Old Rectory also has a pop-up café. The menu includes homemade cakes, scones, savoury dishes, hot and cold drinks, and seasonal specialities. Availability may be seasonal. If you are planning to visit the café, check in advance whether it will be open on your chosen date.

Circular walking route and “faerie trail”

The “Quinton, Preston Deanery, Wootton & Grange Park Circular” walking route takes just under 3.5 hours to complete. It follows paved paths and field paths, is mostly flat, and can be muddy in wet weather. Treat the walking time as a rough guide and bear in mind that the route may be muddy when it rains. “Mostly flat” does not rule out this possibility.

The grounds of Quinton Old Rectory lie on the circular walking route and are home to a small “faerie trail” created by Quinton residents. Its woodland path was first created in 2015 and extended in 2020. This makes the original creation and later extension clearly distinct in time. The small woodland path is a feature in its own right within the longer circular walk.

Quinton Mayday

On 6 May 2024, the Quinton May Queen was crowned on the village green at Quinton Mayday, and traditional maypole dancing took place. If you are interested in attending this festival on a future trip, check the current event dates before making plans.

Things to focus on during your stay

When looking for a hotel in Quinton, your interests can help guide your choice: architectural history, the six garden areas, or a walk taking just under 3.5 hours each offer a different focus. The garden can be understood in terms of its 3 acres and layout, while the walking route gives you a guide to how long the walk takes. This lets you choose the focus of your stay and allow for the walk separately in your schedule.

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