The Atlas Obscura Guide To Weston

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Weston, England

Updated October 14, 2024

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Unusual Attractions in Weston

Hawkstone Park

Weston, England

Hawkstone Park

Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.

The sign marking Jack O’ Legs’ grave

Weston, England

Tomb of Jack O'Legs

The grave of the mythical giant who stole from wealthy bakers to give to the poor.

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Six Hills Burial Mounds, Stevenage

Stevenage, England

Six Hills Burial Mounds

These ancient Roman burial mounds have stood the test of time.

4 miles from Weston

The crumbling Minsden chapel faced neglect during and after the Reformation.

Hitchin, England

Ruins of Minsden Chapel

This crumbling 14th century chapel became so unstable the roofing apparently collapsed during a wedding ceremony, narrowly missing the curate's head.

5 miles from Weston

Graffiti of Old St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Ashwell, England

Medieval Graffiti of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin

Historical etchings such as “Miserable, wild, distracted 1350" and “The Archdeacon is an ass.”

6 miles from Weston

The original entrance to Royston Cave

Royston, England

Royston Cave

Man-made cave with enigmatic carvings, some say made by the Knights Templar themselves.

8 miles from Weston

Panshanger Great Oak

Hertford, England

Panshanger Great Oak

Believed to be the largest single-stemmed oak tree in England.

10 miles from Weston

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