Visit Cofton Hackett Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Cofton Hackett

  

Cofton Hackett Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Cofton Hackett

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Cofton Hackett history

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Early history

Cofton Hackett is an ancient settlement mentioned in historical documents dating back to 780 AD . It was among places granted by King Offa to the minster of St Peter, Bredon in 780 .

20th-century development

Between 1917 and the early 1960s Cofton Hackett was the location of the Austin Aero Company’s aircraft factory that produced military aircraft during both World Wars and civilian aircraft during the inter-war .

Cofton Hackett landmarks

Upper Bittell reservoir, a flooded gravel pit and feeder of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, is partly in Coston parish. There is also a smaller reservoir which lies to the east of Bilberry Hill.

Cofton Hackett geography / climate

The Lickeys are the summits of the Lickey Ridge, a formation of hard quartzite which gives a good view of Birmingham. The village nestles at the feet of three hilltops – Rednal Hill, Bilberry Hill and Cofton Hill.

You can visit Cofton Hackett places with Walkfo Cofton Hackett to hear history at Cofton Hackett’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Cofton Hackett has 44 places to visit in our interactive Cofton Hackett map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Cofton Hackett, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Cofton Hackett places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Cofton Hackett & the surrounding areas.

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44 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Cofton Hackett tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Cofton Hackett

  

Best Cofton Hackett places to visit

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Cofton Hackett has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Cofton Hackett’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Cofton Hackett’s information audio spots:

Lickey Hills The Lickey Hills are a range of hills in Worcestershire, England, 11 miles (18 km) to the south-west of the centre of Birmingham. The hills are a popular country park area and afford panoramic views over much of the surrounding countryside.

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