Stockton On The Forest: Golf, Walks and History

Stockton on the Forest offers plenty to make a stay appealing, whether you’re interested in golf, walks or local history. If you’re looking for a hotel in Stockton On The Forest, first decide what brings you to the area: is it golf, a designated walk or the historic village setting?

Golf and walks

Forest Park Golf Club is located in the village of Stockton on the Forest. Forest Park is a 27-hole golf complex: the Old Foss Course has 18 holes and the West Course has nine. This gives you two distinct course options if golf is the main reason for your stay. The course is flat and easy to walk, with tree-lined fairways and large greens contributing to its parkland character. Course conditions and arrangements may change, so check the operator’s latest information before your visit.

A 3.75-mile route is designated for a walk through the countryside. In addition, the circular “Walk 2” route follows Rudcarr Lane through Stockton on the Forest. The first route can be identified by its length, while Walk 2 provides a specific indication of its route via Rudcarr Lane. Check route conditions and available trail details before setting out.

Local history and architecture

The Stockton-on-the-Forest Conservation Area was designated in 1988. It includes the historic village centre, Main Street, Stockton Hall and its grounds, as well as a row of early 20th-century houses opposite Stockton Hall. Stockton Hall is a Grade II-listed brick house dating from around 1800, with a Welsh slate roof. Stockton Grange was designed by Walter Brierley for W A Pearson in 1907; the house, also Grade II listed, has an attached outbuilding. The dates refer to different things: “around 1800” is an approximate construction date for Stockton Hall, while 1907 is the design year for Stockton Grange.

Holy Trinity Church was rebuilt in 1895, retaining its Early English Gothic nave style. The Stockton-on-the-Forest War Memorial stands at the entrance to the churchyard, beside the main path to the church. It is a First World War memorial dating from 1920, with a later addition commemorating the Second World War. The church’s rebuilding and the two dates associated with the memorial represent different periods in the village’s history.

Children can explore Holy Trinity Church with search cards or a quiz about the stained-glass windows, spotting mice and lizards among other things. Check before your trip whether the materials are still available.

Plan your journey

Stockton on the Forest can be reached via the A64, A1036 and A1037, and is also served by Yorkshire Coastliner buses. You can consider the road connections and bus service as different ways to get there. Check the current road route before travelling; if you’re going by bus, check the routes and timetables.

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