Discover Hatton: Farm History and Walks along the Grand Union Canal

If you’re looking for a hotel for a trip to Hatton, having a clear reason for your visit can help you decide where to start. Possible points of interest include farm history, the Grand Union Canal and Hatton Locks, and a course at Art of Glass. These options differ in what they offer and in how you need to plan. First, consider whether you’re more interested in the history of the farms, planning a walk, or enquiring about a course arranged on request.

Farm History in Hatton

Hatton Adventure World began in 1991 as a farm park. Its original concept included a centre for rare breeds, a petting area and an adventure play area. This founding year clearly distinguishes the farm park from the older history of the farmstead.

Hatton Shopping Village is housed in historic Victorian farm buildings. The farmstead it occupies was built in the 1830s and was considered a model Victorian farm. For history-minded travellers, the farm park’s founding in 1991 adds a second historical reference to the Victorian architecture.

Walks along the Grand Union Canal

An easy walking route starts in Hatton, follows the Grand Union Canal towpath and ends in Lapworth. The five-mile route passes the Hatton Locks. There, you can watch narrowboats pass through the flight of 21 locks.

Three walking routes cross the Hatton Estate. The towpath at Hatton Locks is open at all times; the Welcome Station’s opening hours vary. If you’d like to visit the station, check the current hours in advance. Two different points of reference are useful when planning a walk: the Hatton–Lapworth route has a starting point, a destination and a length of five miles; three walking routes cross the Hatton Estate. The first figure describes a specific connection, while the second gives the number of routes on the estate. This lets you distinguish the length of one route from the choice of walks on the estate.

Courses at Art of Glass

Art of Glass offers courses for one or two people, arranged on request. Each participant makes a simple panel to take home. If you’d like to attend on your own or as a pair, making an enquiry is part of your planning. You can therefore consider this course as a separate focus for your trip.

A walk and a course also differ in how you plan: the route has a starting point, a destination and a stated length; the course date is arranged on request. Consider whether you’d rather include a route in your trip or enquire about a course.

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