Hatton can be explored during a stay through two distinctive themes: the history of a Victorian farmstead and walks along the Grand Union Canal. Other attractions include Hatton Adventure World, Hatton Shopping Village and courses at Art of Glass. When planning, you can first decide whether a walk, historic farm buildings or an activity with something you have made yourself will shape your stay. You can consider these themes individually rather than combining them into a set itinerary.

Farm history and a later farm park

The farmstead that houses Hatton Shopping Village in historic Victorian farm buildings was built in the 1830s and was considered a model Victorian farm. The date of construction and the historical description complement each other: the 1830s date the building, while “model farm” describes how the farm was regarded at the time. Hatton Adventure World began in 1991 as a farm park with a rare-breed centre, a petting area and an adventure play area. The two dates refer to different developments: the construction of the farmstead and the start of Adventure World as a farm park.

Walking along the Grand Union Canal

The easy, five-mile walking route from Hatton to Lapworth follows the towpath of the Grand Union Canal. It starts in Hatton and ends in Lapworth; its length, difficulty and destination provide specific details to help you plan. As the start and end points are different, you can think of the walk as linking two places and consider Lapworth as your destination. The route passes Hatton Locks, where you can watch narrowboats navigate the flight of 21 locks. The walk thus combines movement along the canal with the chance to watch boats pass through the locks. Three walking routes cross the Hatton Estate. This number offers another point of reference when comparing walking options; the route to Lapworth is described separately by its length, easy difficulty and endpoint. The towpath at Hatton Locks is open at all times; the Welcome Station’s opening hours vary. If you plan to visit the station, check its hours before your visit.

A course with something to take home

At Art of Glass, courses for one or two people can be arranged on request. Each participant makes a simple panel to take home. This gives the course a specific focus: the emphasis is on the panel you make yourself, not on covering a route. If you are choosing between outdoor activity and an experience with something to take home, the options are quite different: the walk is defined by its route and destination, while the course centres on the panel and is arranged on request.

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