Discover Drighlington

A stay in Drighlington can focus on a range of interests: the history of the Adwalton Moor battlefield, the architectural and artistic features of the Church of St Paul, or golf at The Manor. These themes appeal to different interests and can help you choose the place based on what matters to you for your trip.

Adwalton Moor battlefield

The Battle of Adwalton Moor in June 1643 was, with the exception of the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644, the most significant battle north of the River Trent during the First Civil War. This ranking therefore refers to battles north of the Trent, with Marston Moor as the explicitly stated exception. If you are interested in the First Civil War, this gives you a specific historical point of reference whose regional significance is clearly defined.

The landscape offers another perspective on Adwalton Moor. The common land near Adwalton Moorside retains its open moorland character. Moorside Road offers views of the battlefield’s preserved open moorland character. The historical context and the landscape are distinct aspects of the same subject: one concerns the significance of the battle, while the other concerns the open character of the terrain that remains today.

Church of St Paul: architecture and religious art

The Church of St Paul was built in the Gothic Revival style between 1876 and 1878 to designs by Swinden Barber of Halifax. The dates, architect and style give you specific points of interest if you are interested in church architecture.

Above the chancel arch is an opus sectile mosaic depicting St Paul between coconut palms. The stained-glass windows include works by Charles Kempe of London dating from around 1884–1902, as well as some later windows by Powell of Leeds. The mosaic and windows draw attention to different details: the image and its position on the one hand, and the artists and dates of the windows on the other.

The Church of St Paul therefore offers a different focus from the battlefield. While Adwalton Moor centres on Civil War history and its open moorland character, here the focus is on Gothic Revival architecture and religious art.

Golf at The Manor

The Manor has an 18-hole championship course, a par-3 academy course and a driving range. The three facilities are distinguished by their names: when planning, you can choose between a championship course, a par-3 course and a driving range. The Manor is surrounded by 170 acres of private parkland golf course.

The par-3 academy course is open year-round and accessible to everyone. If you are planning to play this course during your stay, check the latest information in advance: access rules, facilities and availability may change. This helps you assess the golf options for your trip in light of the specific facility and the conditions relevant to your plans.

Whether you are more interested in the Battle of Adwalton Moor, the architecture and art of the Church of St Paul, or the golf facilities at The Manor, Drighlington offers a range of themes to consider when planning your trip. Find hotels in Drighlington for your stay.

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