Hatton

Settlement in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Hatton

Hatton is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Warwick, Hatton is nestled in the picturesque Avon Valley, providing residents and visitors with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a population of around 1,000 people and boasts a rich history that dates back to medieval times.

One of Hatton's most prominent landmarks is Hatton Locks, a flight of 21 locks on the Grand Union Canal. This popular tourist attraction attracts canal enthusiasts who come to witness the impressive engineering feat and enjoy walks along the towpath. The locks also offer scenic picnic spots and charming narrowboats passing by.

In addition to its canal heritage, Hatton is renowned for Hatton Country World. This family-friendly attraction is set on a working farm and offers a wide range of activities for all ages, including a shopping village, farmyard animals, outdoor adventure play areas, and seasonal events.

The village itself features a range of amenities, including a primary school, village hall, church, and several pubs and restaurants. Hatton also benefits from good transport links, with easy access to the nearby towns of Warwick and Leamington Spa, as well as the M40 motorway.

With its idyllic countryside setting, rich history, and range of attractions, Hatton provides a charming escape from the hustle and bustle of city life while offering a close-knit community and a quality rural lifestyle.

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Hatton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.294262/-1.6736571 or Grid Reference SP2266. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grand Union Canal from Hatton top lock (No. 46)

The café is on the right.

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Grand Union Canal - plaque

The Transport Trust has placed a commemorative plaque on the top lock (No. 46) of the Hatton flight near Warwick.

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Grand Union Canal - dry dock

Although this is by Hatton locks this is billed as Knowle Hill Wharf Dry Dock

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Grand Union Canal - Hatton locks

Lock No. 43 seen from the bridge leading to the maintenance yard and lock offices. In the right background is a dry dock. The footbridge on the right crosses a former narrow lock.

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Grand Union Canal - bridge No. 54

A concrete bridge crossing the Hatton flight of 21 broad locks. The locks were widened in concrete in the 1930s and this bridge may date to the remodelling in the 1930s.

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Grand Union Canal - lock No. 44

Part of the Hatton flight of 21 locks.

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Grand Union Canal - lock No. 45

One of 21 broad locks on the Hatton flight.

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Grand Union Canal - lock No. 46

This is the top lock of the Hatton flight of 21 broad locks. The remains of the replaced narrow lock are to the right. The red plaque is a Transport Trust heritage marker.

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Former work boat alongside the Grand Union Canal

Alongside the Hatton flight of locks between locks Nos. 44 and 45. No. 44 is seen in the background. This originally carried a piling rig operated by a diesel engine and was used for bank maintenance by British Waterway Board. The wooden planks alongside represent the type of piled bank it was used to construct and maintain.

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Bridge at Hatton Locks

Over the Grand Union Canal.

David Howard

Shrewley Tunnel

At 433 yards, Shrewley Tunnel is by no means the longest on the Grand Union Canal but it is the last one for boats heading towards Birmingham. This is the north-west portal, looking towards Hatton with a boat visible inside.

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Grand Union Canal, Hatton

A narrowboat heads towards bridge 56 on the approach towards Hatton Locks.

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Grand Union Canal, Hatton Green

Ahead is no 55, St John's Bridge, the last before boaters face the marathon of Hatton Locks.

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St John's Bridge, Grand Union Canal

Everything looks peaceful in this scene at bridge 55 but about half a mile ahead is the top of Hatton's 21 Locks which take the canal down to Warwick.

Stephen McKay