Edwalton: History, Nature and Golf

Edwalton combines a historic village centre with the Church of the Holy Rood, Edwalton Hall, Edwalton Golf Centre and nearby Sharphill Wood. These different themes may influence your search for a hotel: local history, golf and nature each offer a distinct focus. This lets you shape your accommodation choice around which of these aspects of Edwalton matter most for your trip.

Village Centre and Architectural History

Edwalton’s historic village centre retains its traditional rural character. The Church of the Holy Rood has stood for more than 800 years. One distinctive detail at the church is the memorial lychgate from 1932, which is topped with a Celtic cross. The church and lychgate represent different time spans: the church reflects a history of more than eight centuries, while the memorial lychgate has a specific year of construction. For travellers who would like to include architectural and local history in their plans, both offer different points of interest.

Edwalton Hall adds a much later phase of construction to this historic picture. The house was built around 1907 and designed by A. W. Brewill. It is in the C18 Domestic Revival style and has Grade II listed status. Compared with the more than 800-year-old Church of the Holy Rood, Edwalton Hall is a much more recent architectural landmark. Together, the two buildings show different periods in the village’s history, without reducing Edwalton’s architectural character to a single era.

Sharphill Wood and Golf

Sharphill Wood is near Edwalton and was designated a nature reserve in 2010. A family nature trail for the wood is available to download. If you would like to include it in your plans, check that the download is available before you travel. The designation date provides a point of reference for the area’s conservation history; the trail offers a practical option for guests interested in nature.

Edwalton Golf Centre has a nine-hole course, a par-3 course, a driving range and a putting green. The courses, including the par-3 course, are open to both regular players and beginners. The range of facilities means you can consider playing a course and using the practice facilities as different aspects of the golf offering. If golf is part of your reason for travelling, you can take into account whether you are mainly interested in playing a course or also in the practice areas when choosing where to stay.

Buses, Parking and Paths

NCT route 7 stops on Melton Road; from there, it is about a ten-minute walk along Village Street to Edwalton Church. Another bus reference point is Edwalton Bus Terminus: it is about a ten-minute walk from Edwalton Church, and NCT route 5 serves the terminus to and from the city. Walking times are approximate. Check timetables before travelling, as bus services may change.

Edwalton Church has no dedicated car park; on-street parking is available on the surrounding roads. Its garden paths are wheelchair accessible, and seating is available in the garden. Another dated local detail is that a pedestrian crossing with a cycle crossing was installed on Beckside in October 2025. These practical details complement the historical and landscape points of interest when planning your stay and getting around Edwalton.

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