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Trentham Tower Sandon Park, Staffordshire. added to Historic Buildings in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 21/07/2022

Trentham Tower originally formed the top of the tower at Trentham Hall, which was designed by Sir Charles Barry C.1840. Trentham Hall was demolished in 1910 -1911 and the tower top was dismantled and reconstructed at Sandon around 1912. The tower was fully restored in 2016/17 to its present condition and is a listed Grade II building. It sits rather isolated in many acres of the Sandon Upper Park and is well worth a visit. Access to the Folly is from the A51 down School Lane (opposite the Dog and Doublet pub) and follow the signs to Church Lane and the All Saints Church. From the Church gate follow the road East a short distance until you see a cattle grid entrance to a Lane between farm buildings. Follow the lane until you see 5bar gate and a field path opposite a rather beautiful farm house. Take the path and as you pass a large copse on your left you will see at close to the highest point of Sandon Park this marvellous tower folly. The many times I've passed this folly on walks I've never seen a soul so a great place to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 52.86038, -2.057729 • what3words: ///risen.giggled.clearcut

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 17/07/2022. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Broughton Lees, Ashford (By grandad1950)

A charming Kent village with a large village green that doubles as a cricket pitch in the summer.
Lots of room to fly

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Co-ordinates: 51.18836, 0.891985 • what3words: ///bluff.tastier.spilling

St Andrews Castle, St Andrews Central (By kvetner)

Some nice coastal scenery, the castle, and you can also fly and view some of the historic buildings of St Andrews University from here.

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Co-ordinates: 56.34202, -2.790208 • what3words: ///samples.storage.endlessly

Hollingbourne Cicket Club, Maidstone (By grandad1950)

On the edge of the interesting village of Hollingbourne in Kent the cricket ground is completely surrounded by agricultural fields.

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Co-ordinates: 51.2682, 0.646229 • what3words: ///mows.dumpy.swift

Bredger village pond, Swale (By grandad1950)

A small village pond in the middle of the delightful kent village of Bredger

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Co-ordinates: 51.3119, 0.696261 • what3words: ///says.patching.boating

Peckforton Castle, Crewe and Nantwich (By D0c.Col)

Peckforton Castle – The Last English Fortress

Rising from the misty hills of Cheshire, England, Peckforton Castle looks like it was built for knights and kings — yet it’s barely 175 years old.

This was built for John Tollemache, the Victorian landowner who dreamed of living like a medieval lord. Discover how this extraordinary red-sandstone fortress became a symbol of power, pride, and imagination — complete with real battlements, a portcullis, and a moat.

🏰 Built between 1844 and 1850, Peckforton cost around £60,000 — equivalent to £8–10 million today. From its creation to its wartime role, its brush with fire, and its rebirth as a luxury hotel, this is the story of England’s last true castle.

It was quiet when I visited, but as a popular wedding venue, I would choose my flight carefully. Surrounded by an SSSi you should be okay staying close to the castle.

I TOAL from the free carpark. The hotel does catering but I didn't try it out. Chester is only 20 mins away and the place is easily accessible.

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Co-ordinates: 53.11768, -2.698348 • what3words: ///undertone.darkest.tripped

Shankend Viaduct, Denholm and Hermitage (By Trainman)

Impressive viaduct that was on the long closed Waverley route from Carlisle to Edinburgh.
Accessed along a narrow track off tue B6399 and great views can be enjoyed .

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Co-ordinates: 55.3455, -2.756324 • what3words: ///universes.starting.miles

Angmering Park Estate, Arun (By paulrd)

Angmering Park Estate is a historic, privately owned estate in West Sussex, near Arundel, known for its woodland, public footpaths, and views. It's a popular area for walking, cycling, and mountain biking, featuring both ancient woods and open fields. The estate has been part of the Duke of Norfolk's Arundel Estate for centuries and offers scenic trails that showcase its history and natural beauty.

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Co-ordinates: 50.85762, -0.467289 • what3words: ///everybody.symphonic.discusses

St Andrew-by-the-Ford, Arun (By paulrd)

St Andrew-by-the-Ford is a tiny church of Saxon origin, at the end of a small gravel path, close to the bank of the River Arun and surrounded by a copse of trees. The church originally served a small community which was abandoned in 1608.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82413, -0.577974 • what3words: ///buzz.exit.kick

Leybourne Lakes, Tonbridge and Malling (By grandad1950)

Visited on a rather dull day but the old gravel pits have been converted into a nature reserve and water sports centre. Big car park and lots of different lakes to explore and fly.

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Co-ordinates: 51.31437, 0.438917 • what3words: ///digs.crossword.gently

St Andrews Lake, Medway (By grandad1950)

St Andrews Lake is an old gravel pit and has been converted to a water sport and aqua park. A fun day out for the family.

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Co-ordinates: 51.35777, 0.437506 • what3words: ///feast.meal.choice

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