Hixon Travel Guide

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Approaching crossing at site of Hixon station, 1995 View westward, the station (unstaffed Halt since 20/7/31, closed 6/1/47 when local services ceased) had been on the left: ex-North Stafford Stone (to right) - Colwich (to left) loop used by London Euston - Manchester through trains running via Stoke-on-Trent and electrified in 1965-66. There was an RAF Airfield close by and the line was frequently blocked by crashing aircraft during World War Two, but the site is famous for the extraordinary accident of 6/1/68 when an express crashed into a low-loader creeping across the level-crossing carrying a 120-ton electrical transformer.
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Approaching crossing at site of Hixon station, 1995 View westward, the station (unstaffed Halt since 20/7/31, closed 6/1/47 when local services ceased) had been on the left: ex-North Stafford Stone (to right) - Colwich (to left) loop used by London Euston - Manchester through trains running via Stoke-on-Trent and electrified in 1965-66. There was an RAF Airfield close by and the line was frequently blocked by crashing aircraft during World War Two, but the site is famous for the extraordinary accident of 6/1/68 when an express crashed into a low-loader creeping across the level-crossing carrying a 120-ton electrical transformer.
Photo by Ben Brooksbank (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
St. Peter, Hixon.
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3 out of 5
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Boscobel House featuring a park and interior views

Boscobel House

Following the execution of his father, Charles II hid from pursuing republicans in the church and tree of this charming 17th-century farmhouse and hunting lodge.

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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

Enjoy a show at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Stafford. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Shugborough Hall

You can find out about the history of Colwich with a stop at Shugborough Hall. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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Staffordshire County Showground

Enjoy an outing to Staffordshire County Showground during your stay in Hopton and Coton.

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Stafford Castle

You can learn about the history of Stafford with a visit to Stafford Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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The Chase Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Penkridge at The Chase Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Brewood Village Historical Tour

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Midlands: Bomber Command Tour

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