Towns & cities · West Midlands
Heaton
Heaton — village and civil parish in Staffordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hunthouse Wood · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Heaton is located in Staffordshire with the postcode SK11 0RD. The nearest railway station is Hunthouse Wood, which is 2.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Heaton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 262 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Staffordshire, England". Coordinates: 53.1603°, -2.0737°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Heaton is a small village and civil parish in Staffordshire, England. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Leek and about 7 miles (11 km) south of Macclesfield. The village of Heaton is situated near the centre of the civil parish. The River Dane is the northern boundary with Cheshire; the civil parishes of Rushton and Leekfrith are to the west and east. A hill named Gun is at the eastern boundary, and in the north-east is Swythamley Hall. The ground is of boulder clay, and the underlying rock is millstone grit. The soil is loam and clay. The land is used mostly as pasture.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1603, -2.0737
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Heaton
- Postcode
- SK11 0RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Population
- 262
- Nearest railway station
- Hunthouse Wood — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q589577 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Heaton, Staffordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Heaton village, Staffordshire.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rushton Spencer
Villages · 1.4 km
Rushton railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.6 km
Barnswood Scout Camp Site
Campsites · 2.0 km
Gun
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Gun
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Hug Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Rudyard Lake
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.8 km
Swythamley Hall
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Dane Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Cliffe Park Hall
Gardens · 2.9 km
Rudyard Lake Sailing Club
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.2 km
St Michael's Church, Wincle
Historic churches · 3.6 km
Heaton is a village in Staffordshire, located in the West Midlands region, with a population of 262. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 262
- Administrative county
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Heaton
95 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Heaton →
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Windygates Hall
Windygates Hall — Grade II* listed house in the parish of Leekfrith, Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Hen Cloud
Hen Cloud — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 410 m.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 1 and spillway
Bosley Lock Number 1 and spillway — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 10 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 10 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 11 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 11 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 12 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 12 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 2 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 2 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 3 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 3 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 4 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 4 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 5 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 5 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 7 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 7 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 8 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 8 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Bosley Lock Number 9 and lock pound
Bosley Lock Number 9 and lock pound — Grade II listed building in Bosley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley — Grade II* listed church in Bosley, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Dane Aqueduct
Dane Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Dane-in-Shaw Pasture
Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Macclesfield Canal Bridge
Macclesfield Canal Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Q123010010
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Rudyard Lake
Rudyard Lake — reservoir in Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St Michael's Church, Wincle
St Michael's Church, Wincle — grade II listed church in Wincle, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Swythamley Hall
Swythamley Hall — house in Heaton, Staffordshire Moorlands, England, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · West Midlands
The Bridestones
The Bridestones — burial chamber in Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Nearby
📷 5📷 4Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Rushton railway station
Rushton railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Barnswood Scout Camp Site
Barnswood Scout Camp Site — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Hug Bridge
Hug Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Heaton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Barnswood Scout Camp Site
Barnswood Scout Camp Site — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Lapwing Hall Farm
Lapwing Hall Farm — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Rudyard Vale Caravan Park
Rudyard Vale Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 2Caravan parks · West Midlands
Sky View CAMC Certificated Location
Sky View CAMC Certificated Location — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Ye Olde Rock Inn
Ye Olde Rock Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Green Dragon, Leek
Green Dragon, Leek in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Bird In Hand Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Quiet Woman Public House
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📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
Olde Kings Arms
Olde Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Restaurants · West Midlands
Sutton Hall
Sutton Hall — a restaurant in england west midlands.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heaton?
- Heaton is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0RD), in the parish of Heaton.
- What is Heaton?
- Heaton — village and civil parish in Staffordshire, England.
- How do I get to Heaton?
- The nearest railway station is Hunthouse Wood, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0RD.
- Is Heaton free to visit?
- Yes, Heaton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heaton?
- The nearest railway station is Hunthouse Wood, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0RD.