Hotels in Uttoxeter

Uttoxeter combines a medieval character with a major racecourse for jump racing. This gives you two distinct priorities to consider when planning your trip: the town’s market and architectural history, or racing as the reason for your visit. The rail connection and the location near the River Dove are also useful points of reference. If you are looking for a hotel in Uttoxeter, you can first consider whether to plan your trip mainly around an event date, its historical connections, or your journey there.

Market History and Historic Places

Uttoxeter preserves a medieval centre whose development was based on the success of its historic sheep and livestock market. The town received a market charter in 1251; the market was held on Wednesdays. This link between market history and the town’s development gives the centre a tangible historical context. The historic Wednesday market and the monthly Saturday market at the town hall differ both in frequency and in what they offer.

The Conduit, also called the Dr Johnson Memorial, is located in Market Place. Uttoxeter Town Hall was built in 1854 by Thomas Fradgley of Uttoxeter and is now used as a market hall. An indoor arts, crafts and producers’ market is held at the town hall once a month, on a Saturday. If this market is important to your trip planning, check the specific date in advance.

Architecture and Town History

St Mary’s Parish Church has a west tower dating from the 14th century. Redfern’s Cottage Museum of Uttoxeter Life is housed in a 17th-century half-timbered building. The dates highlight different things: for St Mary’s, a specific part of the building is dated; for the museum, it is the half-timbered building that houses it. St Mary’s is also associated with a historical episode in which Scottish soldiers were imprisoned there for a time in August. Thus, architectural history and the history of events offer different ways of exploring the town’s past.

Racing and Getting There

Uttoxeter Racecourse is a major racecourse for jump racing. If a race is the reason for your trip, plan your dates around the specific event schedule. Event details may change, so check the dates before booking. Uttoxeter is served by the Crewe–Derby railway line, with trains running hourly. This is a separate aspect of planning your journey. Check the timetable for your travel date, as timetables can change. Race dates and train timetables answer different questions: the date relates to the reason for your trip, while the timetable relates to getting there.

Uttoxeter is located near the River Dove. This adds a geographical point of reference to the historical themes; the rail connection, in turn, relates to getting there.

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