Not to be confused with the adjacent village of Northop – Northop Hall also lies in the County of Flintshire in North East Wales. Close by during the 19th century there were coal mines in the area and the village grew around this activity. Today the mine is long gone – it was said to be located not far from Northop Hall, a Victorian building that today is a hotel set in some nine acres of gardens. Northop Hall also has two pubs, the Boar’s Head and the Black Lion – known locally as Bottom Monkey and Top Monkey respectively – rumour has it that this story relates to an explorer who on returning from Africa brought two monkeys – the truth may never be known though! St Mary’s Church is at the top of the village and can trace its history back to the 13th century, by the early 1800’s the church was in a poor state of dilapidation. It was subsequently demolished and in 1848 the new and present church was consecrated on the same site as the original. The village itself is in a handy location for the A55 Expressway and access to Chester and the local area is relatively easy along hedged country lanes and roads.
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Places to Stay near Northophall
Northop Hall Country House Hotel (0.27 miles)
Northop Hall Country House Hotel is a beautiful Victorian mansion set in over nine acres of private woodland close to historic Chester and on the border of North Wales.
Established in 1872, the charming ... More
Holiday Inn A55 Chester West (0.60 miles)
Boasting excellent motorway connections and contemporary accommodation with comfortable beds, this modern hotel is ideally located for easy access to Chester city centre and North Wales. Situated on the A55, the Holiday ... More
Soughton Hall Hotel & Stables Bar Restaurant (1.48 miles)
Down Royal House (1.51 miles)
Beaufort Park Hotel (1.52 miles)
Modern 3 star hotel located on the outskirts of the historic market town of Mold with the popular Theatr Clwyd within walking distance. Just 10 miles from the City of ... More
De Vere St. David's Park Hotel (1.72 miles)
Mountain Park Hotel (2.77 miles)
Staying at Mountain Park Hotel is a delightful experience. This superbly designed, privately owned hotel is situated just inside North Wales, making it the perfect location for all guests, whether ... More
The Coach House (2.77 miles)
The Coach House Bed & Breakfast, Hawarden, Deeside, Flintshire is approximately 150 years old and has been recently refurbished to a high standard. It offers accommodation/Bed & Breakfast in Hawarden, ... More
Bryn Awel Hotel (2.96 miles)
St Marys Mews Apartment (3.01 miles)
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