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National Trust Properties
The two National Trust Properties are Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton.
Packwood House is a restored Tudor House complete with magnificent gardens. These are notable as containing an unusual 17th-century Yew garden topiary representing 'the Sermon on the Mount'.
Baddesley Clinton meanwhile is a medieval moated manor house and garden and is steeped in history. Linked with the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, the atmospheric interior has 3 priest holes used to hide persecuted Jesuit priests. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and the Hall is a Grade I listed building.
2 for 1 ticket offer
To encourage visitors to use the train, there is a special offer of 2 for the price of 1 entry to these properties when visitors show their rail tickets.
Lapworth is served by London Midland and Chiltern Railways. See www.nationalrail.co.uk for further information on booking tickets, journey times and more. | | |
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Points of interest
Lapworth village lies in the Birmingham green belt and on the junction of two canals, the Stratford-on-Avon and Grand Union canals. A short spur interlinks the two and is known as the Kingswood Junction.
The village is strongly associated with the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, as the charismatic leader of the plotters, Robert Catesby, was born and lived here. His tomb is in Lapworth Church.
Hay Wood, to the south along the B4439 is an ancient woodland site managed by the Forestry Commission. Within the woods are a great diversity of wildlife to look out for; foxgloves, bluebells, birds, butterflies, rabbits and even Muntjac deer are just a few to encounter.
You may even see the odd celebrity on your walk. A famous Birmingham comedian lives close by, as does the lead guitarist from a pioneering heavy metal band from the 70's, a famous British female tennis player and several Premiership and Championship footballers! |
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Country pubs along the route
The walk also goes via 3 fine country pubs; The Navigation Inn, The Boot at Lapworth and The Punch Bowl.
The Navigation Inn is a lovely old fashioned pub. It has a cosy bar with a slate floor, a big fire and a warm welcome. Go here for some of the best cask ales whilst enjoying the views over the nearby Stratford on Avon canal.
The Boot Inn at Lapworth is a trendy country pub, serving unusual high class food with the finest wines and beers, all against the background of a perfect country pub atmosphere. The Boot Inn also has great views, but instead over the Grand Union Canal.
Both pubs have access to their respective canals. If you need to work off your meal, you can wander off along the canal, and meet the local ducks, Canada geese and swans.
Finally the Punch Bowl, which is a short detour off the trail, is a traditional English country pub that encompasses a real log fire, oak beams, candelabras and leather sofas.
Downloads
2 page factsheet including a map of the walk |
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