Hilton was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 as belonging to Henry de Ferrers[2] and being worth ten shillings.

[4] Wakelyn Hall is a Grade II listed half-timbered building dating back to the 16th century.

[5] Mary, Queen of Scots allegedly stopped at Wakelyn Hall briefly on her way to imprisonment at Tutbury Castle.

[6] Other historic buildings include the Old Talbot Inn, the Wesleyan Chapel and Hilton Lodge.

In 2006 St Modwen built a warehouse for Daher on their industrial estate but this was destroyed by fire in early 2007.

The hotel is licensed for civil weddings and has a sizeable function room, 10 bedrooms and public bar.

The Hilton Amateur Theatrical Society (H.A.T.S) has been performing pantomimes and other plays at the village hall for over twenty years.