CHESHIRE ATTRACTIONS
CHESHIRE
ATTRACTIONS
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 Adlington
Hall
The Cheshire
Manor Home of the Leghs since 1315. The
Great Hall was built between 1450 and 1505,
the Elizabethan “Black and White” in 1581
and the Georgian South Front in 1757. The
Great Hall houses a ‘Father’ Bernard Smith
organ played by Handel.Garden
features include a maze, rose garden,
penstemon garden and the Father Tiber Water
Garden, and a wilderness with follies,
including a Chinese Bridge, Temple for Diana,
T’lng House and Shell Cottage.
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Macclesfield,
Cheshire SK10 4LF
ADLINGTON
HALL CLICK |
Phone: +44 (0)1625
820875 - Fax: +44 (0)1625
828756
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Alderley
Edge
Dramatic
red
sandstone
escarpment, with impressive views. Fine
views
across
Cheshire towards the Peak District - Lovely
walks through oak and beech woodlands - Copper
mining heritage since prehistoric and Roman
times - 'Site of Special Scientific Interest'
for its unique geology
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c/o Cheshire
Countryside Office,
Nether Alderley, Macclesfield,
Cheshire SK10 4UB
ALDERLEY
EDGE WEBSITE
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Tel :
01625 584412 |
Alexander’s
Jazz Theatre
Alexander’s
Jazz
Theatre
is a leading North West venue for jazz, blues
and rock artists. It is also the main venue
for the annual Chester Jazz and Blues
Festival. Saturdays bring a variety of
alternative comedy to Chester for Alexander’s
famed comedy nights. Alexander’s is all
about ambience and the joy of being “close” to
the performance. You can also combine an
evenings music with an evening meal. Please
enquire when booking your tickets.
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2 Rufus Court,
Off Northgate Street,
Chester, Cheshire CH1 2JW
E-mail Alexander's
Jazz Theatre
ALEXANDERS JAZZ THEATRE WEBSITE
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Phone: +44 (0)1244
340005 - Fax: +44 (0)1244
400414
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Anderton
Boat Lift
The Anderton Boat Lift was
the world’s first boat lift and is currently the
only one within the UK. It was built in 1875 and
is known as the “Cathedral of the Canals” due to
its importance as one of the greatest monuments of
the engineering marvels of the canal age. The lift
has now been fully restored to working order.
Visitors can see how the lift is controlled inside
the exhibition area and take a boat trip through
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Lift
Lane, Anderton,
Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW
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Phone:
+44
(0)1606
786777 - Fax: +44 (0)1606
872903
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Arley
Hall & Gardens
A garden
to
charm
and delight, surrounded by lush parkland, the
award winning gardens feature the magnificent
double herbaceous border, the unique ilex
columns, topiary and tree avenues, collections
of shrub roses, rhododenrums, azaleas and
herbaceous plants. Open from 31st March to 29th
Sept, closed Mondays, 11am - 5pm. The hall, very
much a family home, is open Tuesday’s and
Sunday’s only from noon. There is a restaurant,
gift shop, and picnic area and plant nursery. We
have disabled facilities and dogs are welcome.
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Arley,
Northwich,
Cheshire CW9 6NA
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Phone:
+44
(0)1565
777353 - Fax: +44 (0)1565
777465
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Altrincham
Altrincham
was established as a market town in 1290, though
most medieval communities were based around
agriculture rather than trade. The historic
market in Altrincham, established 800 years ago,
continues today. The town continued to grow, but
prosperity came with the completion of the
Altrincham section of the Bridgewater Canal in
1776, and the completion of the railway in 1849,
precipitating the arrival of industry to the
town, as well as its growth as a commuter town.
Broadheath developed as an industrial area due
to its location near the canal and
railway.Today, the town encompasses many smaller
villages and the grounds of Dunham Massey
Hall—formerly the home of the Earl of Stamford—a
tourist attraction with three Grade I Listed
Buildings and a deer park. Altrincham is also
the home of Altrincham F.C. and Manchester
Phoenix, an elite ice hockey club.
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Altrincham
Library,
20 Stamford New Road,
Altrincham,
Cheshire WA14 1EJ
Email Altrincham
ALTRINCHAM
WEBSITE
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Tel 01619
125931 |
Beeston
Castle
Standing majestically on
sheer, rocky crags, Beeston Castle has perhaps
the most stunning views from any castle in
England. Its history stretches back over 4,000
years, to when it was a Bronze Age hill fort.
The huge castle was built from 1226 and soon
became a royal stronghold, only falling
centuries later during the English Civil War.
Inspired by what he had heard when knights
returned from the Holy Land in the early
thirteenth Century, Earl Ranulf of Chester had
set about building himself this virtually
impregnable castle.
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Beeston,
Cheshire
CW6
9TX
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Phone:
+44
(0)1829
260464
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Blakemere Craft Centre
Over 30 shops, set
around charming Edwardian stables. Huge
selection of unusual items from soft furnishings
to ladies fashions and handmade chocolates to
fine art and prints. Numerous craft shops –
watch craftsmen at work. Our new Tropical Garden
Centre offers an extensive range of cold hardy
tropical plants with expert and friendly advice.
Plus Aquatic and Falconry Centre with bird of
prey flying displays and fantastic aviaries.
Also craft activities, Children’s Playbarn and
outdoor adventure play park for children upto 10
years. Excellent restaurant and coffee shop. Now
open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm.
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Chester
Road,
Sandiway,
Northwich,
Cheshire CW8 2EB
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Phone:
01606
883261 -
Fax: 01606 301496
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Blue
Planet Aquarium
At Blue
Planet Aquarium, the largest aquarium anywhere
in the UK, you’re guaranteed to see more types
of shark than anywhere else in Britain. And
they are BIG! We’ve got more than 10 different
species from around the world including our
famous sand tiger sharks! At the heart of your
ultimate underwater adventure is Aquatunnel,
one of the longest in the world at 70m long
with a moving walkway and everywhere you look,
you’ll find a shark looming overhead. You can
also swim with sharks - see web site for
details!
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Longlooms Road, Cheshire Oaks,
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 9LF
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Phone: 0151 357 8804
Fax: 0151 356 7288
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The Boat
Museum
At the
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port we
bring Britain's canal history to life.
Explore the former canal port and experience
life aboard our collection of canal and river
boats.Discover the stories of the people who
worked on our canals and rivers through
interactive displays, film and audio
recordings.And step back in time at the dock
workers’ cottages and see how people lived from
the 1840s to the 1950s.Designed by Thomas
Telford under the direction of William Jessop,
this was a working canal port until the 1950s.
The scheme of locks, docks and warehouses
together with the pump and engine room which
provided the power for boats and cranes,
blacksmiths forge and stables vividly recreate
what life was like at the turn of the century.
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South Pier Rd,
Ellesmere Port, L65 4FW
BOAT
MUSEUM WEBSITE
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Tel:
0151 355 5017
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Bollin
Valley Partnership
The Bollin rises in the Pennines and flows through
Macclesfield, Wilmslow, and Bowden and eventually
into Manchester ship canal, about 30 miles from
its source. The Bollin Valley Partnership manages
over 100 miles of waymarked footpaths; several
picnic sites, a Country Park and Aviation-viewing
Park. It works with landowners and individuals to
improve the local countryside – for wildlife and
people – and the rangers run an annual activity
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County
Offices,
Chapel
Lane,
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1PU
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Phone:
+44
(0)1625
534791 - Fax: +44 (0)1625
534790
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Bramall Hall
Bramall Hall is a
superb example of a 'Cheshire Black and White'
timber framed manor house, with origins dating
back to Medieval England. The property is
lovingly cared for and presents the visitor
with a marvellous historic record spanning six
centures. Journeying through the house will
give you a glimpse into Bramall Hall's
fascinating history - beautiful Tudor rooms
with spectacular plaster ceilings, a wonderful
16th century embroidered table carpet and wall
paintings, plus many fine examples of
architecture, furniture and paintings from
different periods. The house is set in 70
acres of beautiful parkland which has been
landscaped in the style of Capability Brown.
The park features two lakes, woodland walks,
gardens and a toddlers play area.Open :
Winter Sat-Sun 1200-1600 Easter-September
Mon-Sat 1300-1700 Sun 1100-1700
October-January Tues-Sat 1300-1600
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Woodbank Hall,
Woodbank Park, Offerton, Stockport, SK7 3NX,
Greater Manchester
Email
Bramall Hall
BRAMALL
WEBSITE
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Tel : 0161 474 4458 |
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The Brindley Theatre and Arts Centre, Runcorn
Welcome
to
The
Brindley, Halton's purpose built Theatre and
Arts Centre situated in Runcorn, Cheshire.
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The Brindley
High Street Runcorn
WA7 1BG
Cheshire
BRINDLEY
THEATRE WEBSITE
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Tel : 0151 424 2061
Ticket info and bookings Tel
: 0151 907 8360
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Bunbury
Bunbury is a
pleasant village with many old cottages and
narrow winding lanes. The village life in
Bunbury, focuses around its pubs, shops and the
magnificent 13th-century St Boniface Church,
located in the upper village. The church has a
monument to Sir George Beeston who, at the age
of 89, commanded the Dreadnought in the battle
against the Spanish Armada.Bunbury is also the
home to Bunbury Watermill, a restored
19th-century watermill and working museum.The
village is an ideal starting point to discover
Cheshire’s canals, the Middlewich branch, the
Llangollen Canal and the Shropshire Union
Canal.A mile to the north you negotiate the two
wide-beamed staircase locks, well known in canal
cruising circles. The Shropshire Union Canal
continuing south passes through quaint towns and
villages, beautiful tree-lined cuttings and
embankments. As part of the Four Counties Ring
this is a wonderful way to see Cheshire and its
surrounds from a different view.
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Capersthorne
Hall
Capesthorne Hall is where the
Bromley-Davenports and their ancestors have lived
since Domesday times. It contains a variety of
treasures including fine paintings, furniture,
marbles and Greek vases. It lies in gardens and
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Siddington,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire SK11 9JY
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Tel:
01625 861221 & 861779
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Castle
Park Arts Centre
Castle Park Arts Centre
is housed in converted stables with an
outstanding clock tower. The clock was supplied
to Joseph Stubs in 1853 and still keeps accurate
time. The entrance gates to the courtyard are in
remembrance of the Wright sisters of Castle
Park. The Arts Centre is run by volunteers as a
charitable trust and holds many exhibitions and
displays throughout the year as well as
providing meeting space for local clubs and
societies. Local services and handmade goods can
also be found within the courtyard.
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Fluin
Lane,
Frodsham,
Cheshire
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Phone:
+44
(0)1928
735832
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Castle
Park Gardens
The proposal for Castle
Park Gardens was made by The Round Table in
1986. The land adjacent to the Arts Centre had
become derelict and was transformed into the
gardens and park that exist today. The
overriding consideration was to provide easy
access and so hard surfaced paths were included.
The park has an extensive range of trees and
flowers. As well as the gardens, Castle Park has
a large children’s play area with everything
from climbing frames to swings and slides and
tennis and bowling facilities.
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Fluin
Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire
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Catalyst
Catalyst focuses on
chemistry and its history. There is a glass lift
fo the observatory overlooking the Mersey and
Spike Island waterside park, and a 100+ hands-on
exhibits. Melt a crystal, take your temperature
on our huge thermometer or use touch screen
computers! Four galleries include Scientrific
with huge bubble machine and EcoQuest with
bridge building. Café, shop and special events
during school holidays.
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Mersey Road,
Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0DF
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Phone: +44
(0)151 420 1121 - Fax: +44
(0)151 495 2030
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Chadkirk Chapel
Admire this beautifully
restored 14th Centruy Chapel which is set in the
heart of Chadkirk Country Estate. Relax and
cherish the peace and tranquillity inside the
chapel. Learn about the history of this
fantastic chapel and its association through
legend with the 7th century missionary Saint
Chad, or just relax and enjoy the refreshments
and then take a walk through delightful woodland
and along the scenic Peak Forest Canal to
Etherow Park
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Vale Road Romiley
Stockport SK6 3LD
Cheshire
CHADKIRK CHAPEL WEBSITE
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Tel : 0161 474 4460
Fax : 0161 474 4449
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Cheshire and Chester Archives and Local
Studies Service
The Service collects and
preserves historical records relating to both
the ancient and modern county of Cheshire, the
diocese and the city of Chester. It makes the
records available for study free of charge by
members of the public. It also provides a
records management service for Cheshire County
Council and houses the Local Studies Library. In
addition, the service is responsible for
delivering the archives and local studies
service for Warrington and Halton boroughs and
includes the management of the manuscript
collection housed at Warrington Library.
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Duke Street
Chester
CH1 1RL
EMAIL
RECORDS OFFICE
RECORD
OFFICE WEBSITE
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Tel : 01244 602574
Fax : 01244 603812
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Cheshire
Military Museum
Visit the Cheshire
Military Museum to discover 300 years of history
following a £500,000 refurbishment in 2001. The
museum houses fascinating displays and
collections relating to the Cheshire Regiment,
the Cheshire Yeomanry, The 3rd Carabiners, 5th
Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards and Eaton Hall
Officer Cadet school. There is something for all
the family including hands-on exhibits and a
first world war trench. The museum is open every
day 10am to 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.
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The Castle,
Chester,
Cheshire CH1 2DN
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Phone: +44 (0)1244
327617 - Fax: +44 (0)1244
401700
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Cheshire
Oaks
Designer
Outlet
Cheshire Oaks is a shop-a-holics heaven, with
140 shops offering discounts of up to 50%. And
there's more than just shopping! Our younger
visitors will love our safety-approved outdoor
play area, while the whole family can enjoy food
from around the world in our themed foodcourt.
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Kinsey Road
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 9JJ |
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Chester
Chester
is the county town of Cheshire, and the lovely
agricultural land of the county surrounds the
city which is situated on the north bank of the
River Dee. One of the oldest and most complete
walled cities, Chester is one of the jewels in
Britain's crown.Chester has been written about
by many people, perhaps Samuel Johnson summed it
up most succinctly when he wrote to Boswell in
1779, "Chester pleases my fancy more than any
town I ever saw". Many people feel the same
today, for what you find is a city full of
history, with truly stunning architecture. A
city with excellent shops and restaurants,
lively and vibrant, where locals and tourists
alike delight in Chester's rich heritage. You will find historical legacies from
almost every period in Chester; the Romans
occupied the town in 79 AD and built their
fortress (Castra Devana), named 'Deva' after the
River Dee. Parts of the original Roman walls
still remain and are now a pleasant walkway,
with elevated views of the city.
In
the dark ages, the Vikings landed in their
long-ships and invaded Chester, but in the 10th
century the Norsemen were vanquished by the
daughter of Alfred the Great, Aeth elflaeda, who
for protection extended and strengthened the old
Roman walls around the city. During the
Anglo-Saxon period, Chester produced coins from
its own mint, some still survive and are on
display in the Grosvenor Museum. The pink stone
church of St John the Baptist, built by the
Saxon king Ethelred in 689, was rebuilt in
Norman times, and although partly ruined is
still an impressive example of Norman
architecture.
When
Chester eventually became a Norman stronghold,
William the Conqueror founded Chester Castle and
created the title 'Earl of Chester' for his
nephew Hugh the Wolf. 'Earl of Chester' is a
title still given to the eldest son of the
reigning monarch. In the Middle Ages
Chester was the most prosperous port in the
north of England, with trading routes to
Ireland, Scotland and parts of the continent.
Parts of the old quay is still visible at Roodee
Racecourse, which now occupies the old harbour
site. The 'Rows', originally built in medieval
times, are unique to Chester. Four streets meet
at the Cross, where the town crier welcomes
visitors to the city. The Rows of magnificent
old black and white half-timbered, galleried
buildings, raised above street level are reached
by flights of stone steps. Today they house
shops, restaurants, little museums and the
occasional pub.
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Town Hall , Northgate Street,
Chester , Cheshire CH1 2HJ
Email
Chester
CHESTER
WEBSITE
CHESTER'S
JAMES
BOND- DANIEL CRAIG - BOND GIRLS WEBSITE
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Tel: 01244 402 111
Alternate Tel: 01244 402 385 Fax: 01244 400
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Chester
Amphitheatre
No one
knew that Chester had an amphitheatre until
1929 when a large curved wall was discovered
while a boiler room was being built underneath
Dee House. Parts of the western entrance,
outer and arena walls and the arena itself
were then unearthed. Angry protests at plans
to build a road straight across the site were
successful and the road now curves around the
amphitheatre. Excavation work is ongoing at
the site, which housed another Roman building
before the amphitheatre was built in the first
century AD.
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Vicars Lane, Chester,
Cheshire CH1 2HS
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Phone: +44
(0)1244 402260
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Chester
Boats
Enjoy a
relaxing 30 minute cruise, journeying up river
beneath the suspension bridge, Grosvenor Park
and the Earls Eye, following the long sweep of
the 'meadows'. Delightful views are seen of
beautiful and interesting riverside properties
and gardens. Enjoy commentary and a drink from
the bar as you cruise along the river.
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All cruises depart from the
Boating Station
Souters Lane,
The Groves,
Chester,
CH1 1SD
CHESTER
BOATS WEBSITE
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tel:
01244 325394
01244 325396
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Chester
Cathedral
Chester Cathedral is the
most complete medieval monastic building still
standing in the UK. It was founded as a
Benedictine Monastery in 1092 and was
rededicated as the Cathedral Church of Christ
and the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1542, following
the dissolution of the monasteries. The
Cathedral boasts splendid stained glass windows
and brilliant sculptures and fabrics. The Bell
Tower was introduced to the grounds under Dean
Addleshaw in 1975. The present building contains
material from every century since the tenth as
the Cathedral grew out of three previous
churches.
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12 Abbey Square,
Chester,
Cheshire CH1 2HU
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Phone: +44
(0)1244 324756 - Fax: +44
(0)1244 341110
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Chester City
Football Club
Chester
Football Club were founded in 1885 as an
amalgamation of Chester Rovers and Old King's
Scholars and initially played their home games
at Faulkner Street in the Hoole area of the
city. For the first five years of their
existence they only played friendlies until
joining the Combination League in 1890. On June
1st 1931 Chester were elected to the Football
League.
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The Stadium, Bumper's Lane,
off Sealand Road, Chester
CHESTER CITY FC WEBSITE
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Tel: 01244
371376 |
Chester
History and Heritage
The history of the city and it's architecture
. Chester History & Heritage is the
first place to contact when you want to discover
your Chester ancestors or find out about the
history of Chester City and District.
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St Michael's Church,
Bridge Street Row, Chester, CH1 2HJ
Email
Chester Heritage
CHESTER
HERITAGE WEBSITE
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Tel:01244 321616 |
Chester
Library
Chester
Library features elaborately moulded terracotta
and red bricks. Its original home in St. John
Street was demolished and this building was
converted with the original façade retained.
Philip Lockwood had built it in 1913 from a
design for coachbuilders and the motor showroom
of the Westminster Coach and Motor Car Works. It
then housed an arts centre, which has sadly
never been replaced. The library, town hall and
Cathedral are within seconds of one another and
make up one of the most stunning areas of the
city.
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Northgate Street, Chester,
Cheshire CH1 1HU
Email Chester Library
CHESTER LIBRARY WEBSITE
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Tel: 01244 312935
Fax: 01244 315534 |
Chester
Quasar
Play the
ultimate sci-fi Action adventure game for all
ages. If you like "Star Wars" you'll love the
laser zapping, adrenaline charged excitement as
you battle for victory in the sci-fi battle zone
of the future. This is no video game this is for
real!Open daily 11am to 10pm
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4 Volunteer Street
(Behind Pepper Street. NCP)
LANE LEISURE WEBSITE |
Tel: 01244 400500 |
Chester
Races
Chester
Race Company is a dynamic and rapidly
expanding organisation. The company’s vision
is that it becomes synonymous in people’s
psyche as a first option in deciding what to
do in their “leisure” time. The extensive
“what’s on” list is grown season on season
with racing as its core product offering. The
Racecourse now also offers: polo, horse show,
concerts, fine dining, theatre box office, the
circus etc. In the medium term we continue to
work towards guaranteeing that all events that
take place at Chester & Bangor-on-Dee
Racecourses are all organized to the same
exacting standards and provide visitors to the
event of their choice with a 1st class
“experience
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The Racecourse is situated
in the heart of Chester supported by an
extensive road and rail network.
The M53, M56, M6 and A483 are all in close
proximity to Chester providing excellent links
from Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales and
the south of England. The Racecourse is signed
from all the major routes into Chester on
racedays. For general
enquiries, Email
Chester Races, or fax the
racecourse on 01244 304648.
CHESTER
RACES CLICK
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tel:
01244 304600 |
Chester
Rows
The Rows
form a second level of shops above those on
street level and are the only known examples in
the world although no one is sure why they were
built in this way. Some original 13th century
buildings have survived such as the Three Old
Arches in Bridge Street but many are Victorian
copies. The steps up to the second level are
often steep but easier access to part of the
rows on Bridge Street is via the Grosvenor
Shopping Centre.
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Bridge Street,
Watergate Street,
Eastgate Street,
Northgate Street,
Chester CH1 |
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Chester
Tours
The best way to discover Chester's 2000
years of history. 10.15 every day from the
Chester Visitor Centre or 10.30 from the Tourist
Information Centre Town Hall.Tours
include:
Ghosthunter Trail
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Roman Soldiers
Patrol
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Secret Chester
Tour
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Christmas Tour
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Ale Trail
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Tudor Lady walk
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Quiz tours
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Literary Chester
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Curious
Chester,
Myths
and Legends
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For further information,
please call
Heather Brennan,
Group ToursOrganiser or
Email Chester Tours
or book on-line @
CHESTER
TOURS WEBSITE
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tel: 01244
402445 |
Chester Town Hall
Chester
Town Hall was completed in 1869 having taken
five years to build. It is in the Gothic style
of the late 13th century and was built by
William Henry Lynn to replace the 17th century
Exchange, which burnt down in 1862. Inspiration
for the design came from the medieval Cloth Hall
in Ypres, Belgium, the most impressive
commercial building of medieval northern Europe.
The town hall is one of the most important
buildings in the heart of Chester and the
thriving area around the town hall reflects
this.
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Northgate Street,
Chester,
Cheshire CH1 2HJ |
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St.Peters
Chester
St Peters Church stands at the centre of
Chester behind the high cross. It is at
the junction of the four main roads.
Eastgate Street, Watergate Street,
Northgate Street and Bridge Street. St
Peter's was founded in A.D. 907 and is
Chester's oldest church. It once had a
large spire, the exterior has been
restored several times. The church is
unusual because of its square form. It
is constructed out of local sandstone
and stands on top of the Roman
headquarters building. In A.D. 907 the
church of St Peter and Paul was moved
here by Ethelfleda from the site of St
Werburgh's. In 1086 the church is
referred to 'Templum Sancti Petri' in
the Domesday Book. Today the church
contains a cafe and several points of
interest including galleries made in the
time of Charles I, Parts of a Fresco,
Old Monuments. And a Quiet Room.
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St.Peters Church,
The Cross
Chester Cheshire
CH1 1NP
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Tel: 01244 313920 |
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Chester Treasure Hunt
No prior
knowledge of Chester is required as all clues
are solved by observation. Both young and
old will be fascinated whilst getting out for a
couple of hours seeing the sites and solving the
clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to
solve the clues! We even supply a map just
in case you get lost. The answers are at
the back of the book so you can check any
unsolved ones before you leave.The hunt starts
at the Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, CH1
2EF. From Chester or just visiting, you will be
surprised at how much you walk past without even
noticing. We so often walk around blinkered
without appreciating the great features which
make our towns and cities fabulous. By following
our hunt these things will be highlighted rather
than hidden away. Our Chester treasure hunt
packs contain all the necessary elements for you
need including maps, clues, answer sheet, and
tips on how to get things going.
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Tel:01244
321616 |
Chester
Visitor Centre
Tourist information, plus a video & of
reconstruction of the Chester Rows to illustrate
Chester's history. |
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Vicars Lane,
Chester CH1 1QX
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Tel: 01244 319019 |
Chester
Walls
Chester is the only British city that retains
the full circuit of its defensive walls. The
complete route is around two miles in length and
gives amazing views of the city and a unique
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Chester
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Chester Zoo
Chester is
the UK’s largest zoo - and you’ll need a full
day to enjoy it. Here 5,000 animals live in
spacious, near-natural surroundings, set in 80
acres of award-winning gardens. Chester is
regarded as one of Europe’s top zoos. Many rare
and endangered creatures breed freely in large,
open, near-natural enclosures. Chester is proud
to be playing a part in a worldwide conservation
programme
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Upton-by-Chester,
Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH
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Phone: 01244
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Cholmondeley
Castle Gardens
Extensive ornamental gardens
dominated by romantic Gothic Castle, built in
1801 of local sandstone. Beautiful Temple
Water Garden, Rose Garden and many mixed
borders.The gardens at Cholmondeley Castle
were originally laid out when the 1st Marquess
of Cholmondeley built the castle between 1801
and 1804. Located off the A49 Whitchurch to
Tarporley road, the gardens have been
extensively replanted since the 1960's under the
direction of Lady Cholmondeley.The gardens and
grounds feature many beautiful specimen trees,
herbaceous borders, shrubberies, ponds and lakes
with the highlight being the beautiful Temple
Garden. Careful planting has ensured it
is a garden for all seasons to enjoy
throughout the year, with a wealth of
plants, shrubs and bulbs. The grounds also
contain a nature reserve and a rare breeds
animal centre complete with children's corner.
Visitor facilities include a tearoom, picnic
area, gift and plant shop and a farm shop
located just outside the main Castle entrance.
Please note that the Castle is not open to the
public.
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CHOLMONDELEY
WEBSITE
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Tel: 01829 720383 |
Congleton
Congleton is
an ancient market charter town. It is also known
as 'Bear Town' from an incident during
Elizabethan times when bear baiting was a
fashionable sport. Congleton is thought to have
origins in Neolithic Times. The Chambered
tomb, known as the Bridestones was probably
built by Stone Age people. In the 18th Century
Congleton was transformed by the introduction of
silk manufacture. Nowadays light industry and
engineering provide the major employment for the
town. Congleton has retained its medieval street
plan and the Market Cross which once stood in
the High Street, is now in the town’s park next
to the River Dane.Nearby is Little Moreton
Hall, the most outstanding timber-framed,
moated house in Britain, and Rode Hall with its
extensive gardens. Congleton also has a
newly-designed museum, telling the history of
the town.
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Congleton Museum
A local histiory museum
for Congleton and the surrounding area, with an
education room and archive . room. Displays
featuring four main areas of the town's history:
prehistoric times, including a log boat found at
Astbury; the English Civil War, featuring John
Bradshaw, who signed the death warrant of
Charles I; the heyday of the textile industry;
the Second World War
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Market Square
Congleton
CW12 1BT
Cheshire
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Congleton Museum
CONGLETON
MUSEUM WEBSITE
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Tel : 01260 276360 |
Crewe
Crewe did not
come to prominence until the late 1830s, when
the Grand Junction Railway (GJR) company chose
it as the site for its locomotive works (known
in the surrounding area simply as Crewe Works)
and Crewe railway station. The town of
Winsford, situated seven miles north of Crewe,
rejected an earlier original building plan.
Subsequently local landowners from neighbouring
Nantwich (located four miles away) prevented the
second choice plan to locate the building in
their town.
When the GJR
opened its station in fields near Crewe Hall in
1837, the population of Crewe (c. 1831), the
nearest Cheshire village, was just 70.A new town
grew up, in the parishes of Monks Coppenhall and
Church Coppenhall, alongside the increasingly
busy station, with the population expanding to
reach 40,000 by 1871. GJR chief engineer Joseph
Locke helped lay out the town.[
The town has
a large park, Queen's Park (laid out
by engineer Francis Webb), the land for which
was donated by the London and North (successor
to the GJR). (Rumour has it that
they did this to prevent the Great
Western Railway from building a railway line
through it but there is no evidence for this.The
railway
provided an endowment towards the building and
upkeep of Christ Church. Until 1897 its vicar,
non-conformist ministers and schoolteachers
received concessionary passes, the school having
been established in 1842. The company provided a
doctor's surgery with a scheme of health
insurance.
A gasworks
was built and the works water supply was adapted
to provide drinking water and a public baths.
The railway also opened a cheese market in
1854 and set up a printing works. Nevertheless,
the
dominance
of the railway industry was such that times of
recession were keenly felt market in 1854 and a
clothing factory for John Compton who provided
the company uniforms, while of McCorquodale of Liverpool
set up a printing works Nevertheless, the
dominance of the railway industry was such that
times of recession were keenly felt.
In
the
early
1830s Crewe
was only a
small hamlet
with only a
wayside
station beside
a turnpike
road. However,
in 1837 the
village became
the junction
of three
lines, the Manchester
&
Birmingham,
the Great
Junction
and the
Chester &
Crew
In
1840
the
Great
Junction
company
purchased the
Chester &
Crewe Railway
and large
areas of land
in Crewe. The
company then
moved its
locomotive and
carriage works
from Edge
Hill, Liverpool
to the town.
For the next
hundred and
fifty years,
an average of
one locomotive
a week was
produced in
Crewe. By 1843
the company
had built 200
houses for its
workers. ther
railway
companies
built lines to
Crewe: the
North
Staffordshire
(1848), Great Western
(1863) and the
Midland
(1867).
The original
station was
constructed in
1849 but was
rebuilt
eighteen years
later with
widened
platforms and
bays to
accommodate
the extra
railway lines
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Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council,
Municipal Buildings,
Earle Street,
Crewe, Cheshire,
CW1 2BJ.
CREWE
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Telephone 01270 537777 |
Crewe
Alexander F.C.
1877 -
A Football Club is formed in Crewe, as a
separate organisation from the successful Crewe
Cricket Club. They take the name 'Alexandra'
after Princess Alexandra. 1884 - Crewe
Alexandra play their first ever match in the FA
Cup. 1892 - Crewe became one of the
founder members of the Second Division.
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The Alexandra Stadium Gresty Road
Crewe CW2 6EB
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The Cross
The Cross stands at the heart of
Chester where Bridge, Northgate, Watergate and
Eastgate Streets meet, and is an obvious
meeting point. It was carved from local
sandstone in the 15th century and was badly
vandalised during the English Civil War in the
17th century. The Town Crier greets visitors
here and religious preachers use the area to
express their beliefs. If you are wondering
where the actual cross is, study the ball that
sits atop the monument! This part of the city
also boasts the best view of the rows..
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Watergate
Street, Chester,
Cheshire CH1 2HS |
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Dagfields Craft and Antique Centre
With five
giant emporiums stretching for over 40,000
square feet, Dagfields Craft and Antique Centre,
just outside Nantwich, has it all in one
location. Plenty of on site parking is provided
free and with 200 dealers catering in everything
from bric-a-brac to fine art, you won’t go home
empty handed. An animal village for the
children, twenty five craft workshops and a tea
rooms and restaurant selling delicious homemade
food, guarantee something for everyone and a
great family day out.
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Walgherton,
Nantwich,
Cheshire CW5 7LG
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Phone:
+44 (0)1270 841336 |
Delamere
Forest Park
Delamere Forest Park is an enjoyable area for
walkers, cyclists, children and the disabled
alike. It has six waymarked paths starting at just
0.75 miles and waymarked cycle routes of four and
seven miles. Blakemere Moss, a restoration project
of an area of wetland, is an excellent habitat for
a huge variety of wildlife and is particularly
popular with ornithologists. The forest is home to
many species of butterfly, woodpecker and
dragonfly amongst many others. It also features a
visitor centre, shop, tearoom, railway, three
picnic sites and five car parks. |
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Delamere,
Northwich,
Cheshire CW8 2JD
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Phone:
+44 (0)1606 889792 |
Dewa Roman Experience
Deva is the Roman fortress built almost
2000 years ago which now lies buried beneath the
hustle and bustle of modern day Chester. Now you
too can visit the Roman fortress of Deva -
pronounced 'Dewa' in Roman times. Touch the past
yourself in our 'hands-on' studio. This area has
activities for everyone, which range from trying
on a replica suit of Roman armour, to handling
Roman pottery and animal bones.
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Pierpoint Ln, off Bridge St,
Chester CH1 1NL
DEWA
ROMAN WEBSITE
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Tel: 01244 343407 |
Dorfold
Hall
Dorfold Hall is a Jacobean country house built in
1616 for Ralph Wilbraham. It is the family home of
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roundell. It has beautiful
plaster ceilings and oak panelling, as well as
attractive woodland gardens and summer herbaceous
borders. We are located 1 mile west of Nantwich,
on the A534 Nantwich-Wrexham road. Guided tours
are available. |
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Drumcroon
Gallery
The Drumcroon policy is to give all young
people, irrespective of age, their teachers and
the Borough's communities access to the range,
breadth and variety of the visual arts.
Exhibitions by contemporary makers are organised
to provide challenging opportunities which widen
horizons and embrace change. To give further
insight and understanding, the centre provides
its visitors with opportunities to engage in
related practical activities. Each exhibition is
placed into a contextual framework by
demonstrating process and excellence through
resident artists and through the use of
secondary source material which has the
potential to range across time, place and
culture.
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2 Parsons Walk
Wigan WN1 1RS
Cheshire
Email:
Drumcroon Gallery
DRUMCROON
GALLERY WEBSITE
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Tel :
01942 321840
Fax : 01942 233303
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Dunham
Massey
Dunham Massey is an early Geogian National Trust
property with an Edwardian interior, situated in
superb grounds with its own deer park, tree-lined
avenues and ponds. The mansion is a few miles from
Altrincham and contains exceptional collections of
18th-century walnut furniture, paintings and
Huguenot silver. Within the estate there is also a
Tudor mill, originally used for grinding corn but
refitted as a sawmill c.1860 and now restored to
working order. Guided tours of both the house and
parklands may be enjoyed most days. |
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Altrincham,
Cheshire WA14 4SJ
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Phone: +44 (0)161 941
1025 - Fax: +44 (0)161 929 7508 |
East Gate
Clock
The East Gate was considered the main entrance to
the Roman Fortress of Chester and was therefore
the most elaborate. It bears similarities to the
Kings Gate at Caernarvon Castle, suggesting that
it was built in the early 14th century. From the
late 18th century bridges to expand the Walls
promenade replaced the four main medieval gates.
The City Arms are carved on the keystone facing
Foregate Street and the Grosvenor Arms on the
keystone facing Eastgate Street. The clock was
added to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond
Jubilee. |
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Ellesmere
Port
Ellesmere Port is one of the
largest oil refining centres in Britain and has
other major industries including vehicle
manufacture. It is here that the Shropshire Union
Canal system joins the Manchester Ship Canal. The
Boat Museum reflects the importance of the canals
for trade. Ellesmere Port is also the home of
Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village, and the
Coliseum retail and leisure park. The M53 and M56
motorways pass close to the town centre.
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Unit 22b McArthur Glen Outlet Village ,
Kinsey Road , Ellesmere Port
Cheshire CH65 9JJ
Email Ellesmere Port |
Tel: 0151 356 7879 Fax: 0151
356 1005 |
Frodsham
Hill
The first known settlers of Frodsham were
Anglo-Saxons. The name possibly derives from
“ham”, a small village and “Frod”, the leader of
this group of Saxons. It may also come from “the
Ham on the Ford” over the local river Weaver.
Frodsham is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086
commissioned by William the Conqueror. The war
memorial that stands at the top of the hill is
visible from almost everywhere in the town and
many residents still fondly remember the
helter-skelter that was demolished in 1977. |
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Frodsham,
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Garden of
Remembrance
The Garden of Remembrance was built to
commemorate the residents of Altrincham who served
in the armed forces during the First World War. It
was later extended to honour those who served in
Second. It is situated opposite St. Margaret's
Church, and serves as a gentile place for
reflection and a meeting place for memorial
services. The memorial cross at the centre od the
gardens was designed by George Faulkner Armitage,
who presided as Mayor of Altrincham during the
First World War.
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Dunham Road,
Altrincham |
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Gawksworth
Hall
Birthplace of Mary Fitton, who some believe to
be the 'Dark Lady' of Shakespeare's sonnets.
Gawsworth |
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Gawsworth,
SK11 9RN
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Grosvenor
Museum
Making history fun at this award-winning museum,
discover Chester from Roman Fortress of Deva to
the present day. View the city through the eyes of
artists, admire the craft of local silversmiths,
explore Cheshire’s wildlife, and see the town
house where time stands still. With interactive,
computerised collections, keeper-guided video
tours of galleries, platform lifts to changing
levels on ground floor, lively temporary
exhibitions and gift-packed museum shop, a museum
with something for everyone. |
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27 Grosvenor
Street,
Chester,
Cheshire CH1 2DD
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tel: 01244
402008 - Fax: 01244 347587 |
Grosvenor
Park
Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster, gave these
16 acres of land to the City. Landscape designer
Mr Edward Kemp, architect of Crystal Palace was
paid to lie out the park and many of the original
features still remain since opening in 1867. The
typically Victorian park boasts a park lodge, a
black and white timbered building with statues
representing William the Conqueror and the Norman
Earls of Chester. Bedding displays are planted
twice yearly and the Lime trees lining the main
avenues are kept in pyramidal form, fashionable in
Victorian times. |
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Grosvenor Park, Union Street,
Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ |
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Gullivers
World
From the moment you arrive at
Gulliver’s you enter another world
where your imagination can roam free.
Gulliver’s Warrington is nestled
within a beautiful park setting, where
much of the fantasy is created by
wonderful towering trees, and a
beautiful lake forms the centrepiece
of the park. Let us take you away from
your daily worries and concerns into a
world of wonder and fantasy, where
anything is possible and your
imagination is inspired. From the
tumbling and juggling fun of Circus
World, mosey on down to High Noon in
Western World, walk with dinosaurs in
the prehistoric Lost World, feel your
knees tremble in Count’s Castle and
shiver your timbers in Smugglers
Wharf. Be courageous and bold in
Adventure World and splash around in
Water World. All the family can let
their imaginations run wild and
discover a world of fun together at
Gulliver’s Warrington. |
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Old Hall, Warrington,
Cheshire WA5 9YZ
Getting to
Gulliver's World is easy, if you are on the
M62, simply exit at Junctions 8 or 9 and
follow the signs to our door. If you are
approaching us on the M6, exit at Junction 21A
on to the M62 towards Liverpool and then off
the M62 at Junction 9.
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Gullivers Theme Park
GULLIVERS
WORLD WEBSITE
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Tel:
0871 360 2535 |
Grosvenor
Park Miniature Railway
Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway was built in 1996
to commemorate the centenary of the Duke Of
Westminster’s railway at nearby Eaton Hall. The 7
¼“ gauge railway runs on a ¼ mile track through
the trees and around the ornamental lake. The
railway also has two level crossings, a station
building which acts as a rain shelter and an
engine shed to house the steam and diesel trains.
The railway is enjoyed by both children and adults
alike and has survived many financial difficulties
over its lifetime. |
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Grosvenor Park,
Union Street,
Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ
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Phone: +44 (0)1939 233232 |
Hack
Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
A unique and exciting day out for all the family
discovering history that you can see, hear and
feel. Entering through the massive blast doors,
you’ll be transported underground into the
chilling world of Cheshire’s secret nuclear war HQ
costing over £32 million. Explore the spooky
headquarters. Children have bundles of fun
following The Secret Spy Mouse Trail. We have
disabled and mother and baby facilities. |
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PO Box 127,
Nantwich,
Cheshire CW5 8AQ
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Phone: +44 (0)1270
629219 - Fax: +44 (0)1270 629218 |
Hare Hill
Charming wooded and
walled garden. Woodland
grounds with a delightful walled garden at
their heart - Spectacular rhododendron and
azalea displays - Holly collection of
national repute - Attractive walks in
surrounding parkland, with links to nearby
Alderley Edge
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Over Alderely, Macclesfield,
Cheshire, SK10 4QB
HAREHILL
WEBSITE
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Tel: 01625 828981 |
Hat
Works
“Hat Works” is the UK’s premier museum dedicated
to the hatting industry, hats and headwear.
Located in a former Victorian hat factory, Hat
Works has 3 floors of informative fun including
guided tours of working millinery machinery, to
reconstructed hatters cottage, office and shop
plus a giant gallery of hats, family fun area,
shop and café. A great day out for all the family. |
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Wellington Mill,
Wellington Road South,
Stockport, Cheshire SK3 0EU
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Hat Works
HAT
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Phone: +44 (0)845 833
0975 - Fax: +44 (0)161 480 8735 |
Helsby
Hill
Helsby Hill stands 120 metres above sea level
looking out over the marshes and the Mersey. On a
clear day the Liverpool skyline is visible with
the outlines of the Anglican and Metropolitan
Cathedrals standing out. Hjallr-by, “the village
on the edge” was settled by the Vikings in the
tenth century AD. There are various routes up the
hill ranging from a steep drive almost all the way
to the top and a climb straight up the cliff face
that is not for the faint hearted! |
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Helsby,
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Helsby
Quarry
Formerly known as Mountskill Quarry, sandstone was
extracted here from the early 1800s until the
1920s. The quarry had its own rail link which took
the stone to Ince Pier and onto the barges bound
for Liverpool. The rock wall and tunnel were
formed during the Triassic period from river
deposits and sand dunes. Rowan, silver birch and
willow trees recolonised the woodland floor when
the working life of the quarry ended. Tits,
finches, hedgehogs, woodpeckers, dragonflies and
bats can all be seen in the area. |
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Alvanley Road,
Helsby, Cheshire |
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Jodrell
Bank
Walk alongside the
world famous Lovell telescope on our
observational pathway, and you’ll find the
answers to who, what, why, how and when? Take a
journey to Mars, or see the solar system in our
3-D theatre. Explore how trees help sustain the
earth’s environment in our Tree Planet
exhibition within the award-winning
Environmental Discovery Centre. See the changing
seasons in the 35 acre arboretum, with national
collections of Malus and Sorbus. Ideal place to
start your tour of the Cheshire countryside,
either by foot or cycle. |
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Lower Withington,
Near Macclesfield,
Cheshire SK11 9DL
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Phone: +44 (0)1477 571339 |
Knutsford
Knutsford
is
said
to derive its name from the Danish King Canute
who supposedly 'forded' the River Lily in
1016. The name Cunetesford appears in the
Domesday Book (1086) and many names of Danish
origin are found in Knutsford. The town’s
first charter was granted in 1292 and its
central position in Cheshire led to it becoming
known as the 'Capital' of mid CheshireElizabeth
Gaskell, the famous novelist spent most of her
life and was married in Knutsford. Her novel
'Cranford' is set in Victorian Knutsford and the
house where she grew up is situated on what is
now Gaskell Avenue.Annual May Day celebrations
and decorative ‘sanding’ of the pavements are
unique to the town. Knutsford Heritage
Centre provides a source of information on
Knutsford's history and serves to keep its
heritage alive.Knutsford receives an influx of
visitors in July for the RHS Flower Show at
Tatton Park. Tatton Park which spans 2,000
acres, with 1,000 acres of deer park and 50
acres of gardens is also the venue for
other spectacular events such as the Halle
Fireworks and Light Spectacular. Delightful town
with many buildings of architectural and
historic interest. A popular market and shopping
centre for the surrounding countryside,
Knutsford has a pretty and interesting main
shopping street, King Street. The town has one
of the oldest May Day celebrations in England.
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Tel:
01565
632
611 Alternate Tel: 01565 632 210 Fax: 01565 652
367 |
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Knutsford Heritage
Centre
Knutsford Heritage Centre opened in
1989, built on the site of a 17thC.timber
framed building of which the present building
is a reconstruction. The site later became a
smithy. Excavated, rebuilt and opened by
Macclesfield Groundwork Trust, the Centre was
built utilising some of the original materials
and is thus a valuable historical site in its
own right, as well as a necessary asset to a
historical town such as Knutsford. The
Heritage Centre provides a source of
information on Knutsford's history and serves
to keep its heritage alive. It is also a focus
of activity and interest, accessible to all
and available to different organisations and
aims.
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90a King Street
Knutsford
WA16 6ED
Cheshire
KNUTSFORD
HERITAGE WEBSITE
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Tel : 01565 650 506 |
Lady
Heyes Craft and Antique Restoration Centre
The craft and antique centre was established at
Lady Heyes in 1999 on the former site of a farm
and watering hole. The treasures on offer include
wood turning, painted furniture, hand made
cabinets, textiles, lace making, stained glass,
crystals, candles, greetings cards and many more!
Many local artists display their work here amongst
the many different units that range from Gregorian
to Jacobean goods. Tearooms and hand made
chocolates are also on offer and there is plenty
of parking. The site also has excellent views over
Cheshire to Jodrell Bank and beyond. |
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Kingsley Road,
Frodsham,
Cheshire WA6 6SU
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Phone:
+44 (0)1928 787919 |
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Lady Lever Art Gallery
The jewel in the crown of
the garden village of Port Sunlight,
housing the magnificent personal
collection of the first Lord Leverhulme.
It was built by the soap magnate and
philanthropist in 1922 as the centre piece
of his workers' residential village.The
gallery includes Pre-Raphaelites,
paintings by Turner and Constable, 18th
century furniture alongside ceramics,
Wedgwood, sculpture, tapestries, Chinese
art, Greek and Roman antiquities, Masonic
and Napoleonic memorabilia.
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Lower Road
Port Sunlight Village
Wirral
CH62 5EQ
Cheshire
LADY
LEVER
ART
GALLERY WEBSITE
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Tel : 0151 478 4136 |
Little
Moreton Hall
Little Moreton is regarded as the finest example
of a timber-framed moated manor house in the
country.
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Scholar Green
CW12 4SD
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Tel: 01260 272018 |
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Lion Salt Works
In 1986 the Lion Salt Works
closed after the collapse of the West
African salt market. It was purchased by
Vale Royal Borough Council to prevent its
demolition. A charitable trust has been
established and a project is now underway to
restore the site as a working industrial
museum, demonstrating the production of salt
by the ancient method of open pan
evaporation.
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Ollershaw Lane
Marston Northwich
CW9 6ES Cheshire
Email
Lion
Salt
Works
LION SALT WORKS WEBSITE
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Tel : 01606 41823
Fax : 01606 41823
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Lomber Hey Farm
Farm/Butcher shop. Rare breeds & impressive
outdoor murals Lomber Hey produce
sausages, bacon, puddings and meat and have a
farm shop and internet sales as well as coming
to Stafford Farmers' Market. |
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Andrew Lane
High Lane Village
SK8 8HY
LOMBER
HEY FARM WEBSITE
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Tel: 0161 427
2532 |
Lyceum
Theatre
Crewe's
Lyceum Theatre, built in 1911 is steeped in
history. During
1994 this Grade II listed building was
substantially refurbished and today provides a
wonderful venue, accessible to
all, for that extra special evening. Alternatively,
you may choose to enjoy one of the many
afternoon performances, followed by either a
tasty snack or a three course meal within the
relaxing restaurant...
Once you
enter into the auditorium the original
Edwardian splendour remains.
The beautiful carvings, intimate
seating within the Boxes, the Upper Gallery,
Circle, Stalls and atmospheric lighting all
contribute towards the enjoyment of your
evening.
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Heath Street, Crewe
Email
Lyceum
Theatre
LYCEUM
THEATRE WEBSITE
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Tel: 01270 537333 Fax: 01270
537322 |
Lyme Park
Great estate with lavishly decorated
house and fine gardens. A
Tudor house transformed into a huge Italianate
palace in the 18th century - Tranquil Victorian
garden, with roses, reflection lake and sunken
parterre - Vast medieval deer park, moorland and
woodland estate to explore - Famous scene in Pride
& Prejudice (1995) where Darcy
emerges from a lake was filmed here - Adventure
playground and lots of children's events
throughout the year
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LYME
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Macclesfield
Macclesfield
became the centre of Britain's silk industry
during the Industrial Revolution. There are many
attractive Georgian mills, houses, inns,
churches and chapels. Cobbled streets and quaint
old buildings stand side-by-side with modern
shops and three markets.The town is the western
gateway to the Peak District, with many
beautiful walks on its doorstep and stunning
views of the surrounding countryside. Nearby
Teggs Nose and Macclesfield Forest offer a break
from the town.Macclesfield Silk Museum charts
the history of Macclesfield’s silk history. Here
you can explore the wonders of a
working silk mill as it was in the 1930s,
discover how they made silk buttons in the 1600s
and try your hand at weaving, designing and
printing.
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Macclesfield ,
Cheshire SK10 1DX
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MACCLESFIELD WEBSITE
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Tel: 01625 504 114
Alternate Tel: 01625 504 115 Fax: 01625 504
116 |
Macclesfield
Riverside Park
Between Macclesfield and Prestbury, 70 acres
of the River Bollin flood plain and valley sides,
forming a linear country park. This in turn, forms
a link in the footpath route along the whole
valley. Woodland, wetland, ponds and a wild flower
meadow complement the grassland, which is managed
with the help of a breeding herd of Longhorn
cattle, a registered rare breed. The park has a
car park, a visitor centre, toilets and picnic
sites.Bring the whole family to explore and enjoy
this pretty county park with woodland, wetland
ponds and a wildflower meadow. Take the
A538 out of Macclesfield in order to visit the
park. Admission is free.
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Phone: +44 (0)1625
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Macclesfield
Silk Museums
Silk from cocoon to loom, visit Macclesfield’s two
award-winning silk museums where we have weavers
in residence. The story is told through
audio-visual programme with exhibitions, models
and silk textiles and fashions. We have guided
tours at Paradise Mill where we have 26 hand
jacquard silk looms that have been restored. We
have a unique silk gift shop, friendly coffee shop
and provide special offers for group parties
visiting the museums. |
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Centre,
Roe Street,
Macclesfield SK11 6UT
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Phone: +44 (0)1625
613210 - Fax: +44 (0)1625 617880 |
Mill
Restaurant Boat
Canal Cruise Adventure - With a 4 course
meal. Reaching the parts of Chester other
transport cannot reach. 70ft Restaurant Boat,
licensed and centrally heated. Prices include
4-Course meal. Relax in the Waterside Mill
Traditional Bar with the finest selection
of Traditional Ales in Chester.
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MILL
HOTEL WEBSITE
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Tel: + (44) 01244 350035 |
Millennium
Festival Trail
The Chester Millennium Festival Trail is a route
through the city centre that passes 40 of the most
important buildings in terms of architectural
development. It was laid down in 2000 and local
people selected all the buildings. More than the
obvious Roman architecture, the walk takes in a
wide range of styles and demonstrate Chester’s
important architectural heritage. Surprises along
the way include the Odeon cinema, which is a great
example of the art deco style. The tour is self
guided with footpath markings. |
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Mouldsworth
Motor Museum
Over 60 cars, motorcycles and bicycles, plus
automobile memorabilia.We are
signposted off the A56 and A54
a century plus of motoring history and
memorabilia,
housed in a famous 1930's Art Deco building
and situated 6 miles east of Chester, |
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Smithy
Lane,
Mouldsworth,
Cheshire CH3 8AR
MOULDSWORTH
MOTOR
WEBSITE
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Municipal
Buildings
The
Municipal Buildings are the offices
of Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council. The
building, which opened on 19th July 1905,
was designed by the noted Edwardian Architect
Henry T Hare (1861-1921).
Crewe first developed into a community when
the railways were built in the 1830's and it was
selected as the key junction for the lines serving
the North West and North Wales. So great were the
links between Crewe and the railways, that the
Railway Company took responsibility for
constructing the Town Hall and several other
Council buildings.
At the end
of the 19th century the former Crewe Borough
Council was probably the only Council in the
country that did not have its own Town
Hall. It decided to erect its own
headquarters, which is still known as the
"Municipal Buildings" and not the Town Hall, and
in May 1902 the Borough Surveyor was instructed
by the Council to advertise a competition on a
national basis for architects to submit plans,
specifications and estimates for the new
building with a first prize of £50.
The winning design of more than 40 submitted
was from Henry T Hare. He always left his personal
trademark, an etching of a hare, on all his
buildings. This sign can be seen on the windows to
the main staircase of the Municipal Buildings. The
building now enjoys the status of a Grade II
Listed Building. |
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Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council,
Municipal Buildings,
Earle Street,
Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2BJ.
CREWE
GOVERNMENT WEBSITE |
Telephone 01270 537777 |
Nantwich
The picturesque
and historic market town of Nantwich is set deep
in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. For
many years its fashionable shops, pubs,
restaurants and places of particular historical
interest have maintained its fine reputation.
The place name means Renowned Works - during the
early Middle Ages Nantwich was the prime centre
of England's salt industry. It is now one of
Cheshire's most picturesque market towns, rich
in black and white buildings. The 14th-century
parish church at the town centre, with a
cruciform and vaulted interior, is one of the
three great salt churches and probably the most
beautiful parish church in Cheshire.The Churches
Mansion is just one of the many fine examples of
Tudor architecture to be found in a town that
dates back hundreds of years.
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Nantwich Museum
The fascinating history of one of
Cheshire's most attractive and historic towns
is brought to life by Nantwich Museum. Located
in Pillory Street, at the heart of the town,
the museum has main galleries telling the
story of Nantwich through the ages - Roman
salt making, Tudor Nantwich's Great Fire, the
Civil War Battle of Nantwich (1644) and the
more recent shoe and clothing industries.
Beyond the galleries lie two extensions. The
first with its cheese-making exhibition and
useful Joseph Heler meeting room, is dedicated
to demonstrating how the county's famous
cheese has traditionally been made and sold
around the floral market town of Nantwich.
Next is the magnificent, prize-winning
Millennium Gallery which provides the perfect
home for a diverse programme of temporary
exhibitions. With new facilities available to
local community groups, Nantwich Museum is a
vibrant hub of local interest. Enter through
the door of Nantwich's former Victorian
Jubilee library and discover our exciting
museum for yourself.
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Pillory Street
Nantwich
CW5 5BQ
Cheshire
Mon-Sat 1030-1630 (April - Sept)
Tues-Sat 1030 - 1630 (Oct - Mar)
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Nantwich Museum
NANTWICH
MUSEUM WEBSITE
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Tel : 01270 627104 |
Ness
Botanic Gardens
Set on the banks of the River Dee, with
breathtaking views across to North Wales. Ness
Botanic Gardens boast international repute with
seasonal flowers, shrubs and trees in particular
Rhododendron and Azaleas, all at their very best.
Facilities include a new visitor centre with Four
Seasons restaurant, giftshop and plant sales,
outdoor junior play area, trails and calender of
special events including outdoor theatre. |
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Ness, Neston,
Cheshire CH64 4AY
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Phone: +44 (0)151 353
0123 |
Nether
Alderley Mill
15th-century mill beside a tranquil mill
pool. Original Victorian water
wheel is a unique tandem design. Mammoth 200 ton
stone roof supported by a fine timber frame
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Congleton Road, Nether Alderley,
Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4TW
NETHER
ALDERLEY WEBSITE
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Telephone: 01625 527468 |
Northwich
Northwich in the heart of mid-Cheshire was
in Roman times a military station, then became
famous for salt mining during the 17th and 18th
Centuries, and boasts the country's only salt
museum. Today there are many other important
industries and the town is a centre for shoppers
from the surrounding area, with a modern
shopping centre and a number of black and white
buildings.The unique recently restored Anderton
Boat Lift on the northern outskirts of town.
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Cheshire CW9 5AS
Email: Email
Northwich
NORTHWICH
WEBSITE
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Tel: 01606 353
534 Alternate Tel: 01606 353 500
Fax: 01606 353 516 |
Norton
Priory Museum & Gardens
Ever wanted to experience 800 years of magical
history amongst 38 acres of tranquil and beautiful
gardens? Norton Priory in North Cheshire offers
all of this and more! There are friendly free
guides for pre-booked groups, an excellent new
menu in our Refectory café and special events
throughout the year. Free parking. Take junction
11 off the M56 and follow the signs. |
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Tudor Road, Manor
Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1SX
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Phone: +44 (0)1928
569895 |
"ON THE
AIR"
On The Air Ltd.' is
Britain's biggest specialist vintage
technology centre. Director Steve Harris
is a lifelong enthusiast with a background
in broadcasting, who has a commitment to
providing a professional, friendly service
to other enthusiasts.Situated in Hawarden, close to Chester
(U.K.), 'On The Air' has been supplying vintage
radios, televisions, gramophones and telephones
for over ten years. Customers range from private
collectors to museums, exhibitions and film and
television companies including the BBC and
Granada LWT. Collectors world-wide have turned
to 'On The Air' as their first source of
European vintage technology, and many more have
purchased items locally from dealers who receive
regular shipments of quality pieces. |
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The Highway,
Hawarden,
(nr Chester)
CH5 3DN
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"On The Air"
ON THE AIR
WEBSITE
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Phone/Fax
(44)(0)1244 530300
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Oulton
Park Race Circuit
320 acres of glorious Cheshire countryside proving
spectacular car and bike racing from April to
October including British Superbikes, British
Touring Cars, Formula 3 and Family Fun Days. Free
parking, restaurant, bar facilities. Experience
the thrill for yourself with our racing, rally and
early drive activities. Corporate and conference
facilities, plus race day hospitality. Situated 2
miles off the A49 near Tarporley. Adults from £10,
children go free for many events. |
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Little Budworth,
Tarporley, CW6 9BW
OULTON
PARK WEBSITEt
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Tel : +44 01829
760301
Fax: +44 01829 760378 |
The
Silk Museum, Paradise Mill
At this mill knowledgeable guides demonstrate
the intricate processes of weaving. The mill
contains 26 restored jacquard handlooms.
Exhibitions and room sets illustrate life in
Paradise Mill in the 1930s. |
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Paradise Mill
Park Lane
Macclesfield SK11 6TJ
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PARADISE
MILL WEBSITE
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Tel: (01625) 618228
Fax: (01625) 617880 |
PECKFORTON
CASTLE
The story starts
in 1840 when John Tollemache bought 26,000
acres of land which included the villages of
Peckforton and Beeston. The Tollemache
family ancestral home was, and still is in
Helmingham, Suffolk where Elizabeth 1 is
said to have stayed in 1578. John
Tollemach’s dream was to build on the top of
the Peckforton Hills a fortified home in the
style of a medieval castle and to this end
work commenced in 1842 but the magnitude of
the project meant it was not completed until
1851. Such a unique and magnificent project
has since been rewarded by English Heritage
giving it the status of a Grade 1 Listed
Building. The forest planted soon after the
completion of the castle has since been
awarded the status of S.S.S.I (Site of Special
Scientific Importance). The Architect was
Anthony Salvin, who was also responsible for
various other castles around the country in
the late 19th century. The design follows the
Norman style of architecture which prevailed
in the time of Edward 1. It should be
emphasised that Peckforton castle is not
‘pseudo’ or ‘mock’ but is a real castle built
on the 15th century model and capable of being
just as effective as a fortress of that time.
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Hotel
Stone House Lane, Peckforton, Tarporley
Cheshire, CW6 9TN
PECKFORTON
CASTLE WEBSITE
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Tel: 01829 260 930 |
Penny Farthing Museum
The Penny Farthing was invented in 1871
by James Starley. This charming 'museum' is in
reality a tearoom with the world's largest
collection of Penny Farthings suspended from the
ceiling. The adjoining Courtyard Coffee House is
themed with Penny Farthing decorations. The
courtyard is decked out with a selection of
classic road signs humorously pointing the way
to Lands End and John o'Groats, as well as a
sign declaring free tea for all customers with
Penny Farthings.
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Street, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6EQ
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Phone: +44 (0)1565
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Quarry
Bank Mill and Styal Estate
One of Britain's greatest industrial
heritage sites, including complete working
cotton mill, restored Apprentice House, mill
workers' village and country estate set in the
valley of the River Bollin. The
most powerful working waterwheel in Europe -
Practical demonstrations in the mill - Discover
the effects of the Industrial Revolution on how
we lived and worked -Woodland and riverside
walks provide a tranquil contrast
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Styal, Wilmslow,
Cheshire SK9 4LA
QUARRY
BANK/STYAL WEBSITE
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Tel : 01625 527468 |
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The
Railway Age
Miniature & standard railways, with steam
& diesal locomotives. Closed to
the public until Easter 2008
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Vernon Way, Crewe,
Cheshire, CW1 2DB
RAILWAY
AGE WEBSITE
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Tel :
01270212130
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Redhouse Farm
Redhouse
Farm is not simply a farm, but a farm-based
experience for the entire family. Their tea
rooms offer an excellent variety of
locally-produced rural delicacies. The farm shop
offers an array of luxury items and specialist
lines, from farmhouse sausage to liqueur
yoghurts. The farm also operates a myriad of
seasonal outdoor activities aimed at the entire
family, the centrepiece of which is their Maize
Maze. They painstakingly plough and sculpt a
field every summer to create an epic and
challenging maze.
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Dunham Massey,
Altrincham,
Cheshire WA14 5RL
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Phone: +44 (0)161 941
3480 |
Rivacre Valley
Local Nature Reserve
Spring is a special time at Rivacre Valley
Local Nature Reserve, when the woodlands are truly
stunning. Carpets of bright yellow celandines and
delicate white wood anemones are soon followed by
bluebells, filling the air with their heady scent.
Look out for the electric blue flash of the
kingfisher hunting for eels along Rivacre Brook.
Later in the year you can picnic in the colourful
meadows, or if you're feeling energetic why not
have a go at the orienteering course and really
get to know the Reserve? There is
a good network of paths around the Reserve and a
busy programme of special events throughout the
year. Call in at the Visitor Centre for details.
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Ellesmere Port
E-mail: rivacre@cheshire.gov.uk
RIVACRE
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River
Dee
The River Dee runs through Chester and provides an
excellent backdrop for picnics. Rowing boats,
motor boats and pedalos can be hired by the hour
to allow visitors to explore the river for
themselves. Cruises are also offered on larger
boats. The wildlife can get rather boisterous
though so keep an eye on those sandwiches! The
main walk alongside the river has plenty of
seating areas and a bandstand for summer
performances. Entrances to the Roman Gardens, the
Walls and Grosvenor Park can be found along the
riverside. |
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The Groves, Chester,
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Runcorn
Located within the M62 and M56
corridors, Runcorn in the Borough of
Halton, has superb communication links by road,
rail, sea and air to the rest of the UK, Europe
and beyond. Runcorn has
European Objective II Status. Support is,
therefore, available for companies seeking to
either expand or locate in Halton. The Tourism
service provides a personal booking service for
local theatres, shows and events, including:
The
Brindley in Runcorn - Cheshire
Show - Creamfields event
which
takes
place on Saturday 25th Agust 2007 (Bank holiday
weekend) at the Daresbury Estate in Halton. |
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Church Street , Runcorn ,
Cheshire WA7 1LX
Halton's Tourist Information centre is at
the heart of Runcorn, located within the Halton
Direct Link building on Church Street, Runcorn.
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RUNCORN
WEBSITE
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Roman
Gardens
The Roman Gardens were created in the 1950s to
display the finely carved building fragments from
the Roman legionary fortress of Deva. The columns
were from the exercise hall of the Roman bathhouse
(thermae) and originally stood 6ft tall to support
the stonework. A hypocaust can also be seen in the
gardens, which shows the advanced under floor
heating system. The bathhouse would have contained
a games room (basilica), sauna (sudatoria) and
bathing halls and was built in AD 75. |
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Rufus
Court
Reach us from Northgate Street or the City
Walls; Enjoy our Wine Bar, Tea Shop or
Mediterranean Restaurant; Visit our Jeweller,
Pottery, Ethnic Craft Shop or Interior
Furnisher. Any one of our three book
shops will give you hours of browsing, one has
an Art Gallery and there is another Art
Gallery opposite Alexander's Jazz Theatre,
where you can drink coffee or wine inside
or out. For more relaxation, have a
massage in our hairdressers or a sauna in the
Spa Shop.
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St. John’s
Church
St. John’s Church was the site of the first
Cathedral in Chester. The Eastern chapels and
transepts were abandoned after the dissolution in
1102 and a new East wall was built which left the
ruins of the old East end standing outside. This
hugely reduced the size of the church meaning the
parishioners had a much easier upkeep job. A
coffin bearing the inscription “Dust to Dust”
which was found by the Sexton in the 19th Century
is set into the wall of the ruins. |
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Union Street,
Chester,
Cheshire CH1 1QQ |
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St.
Margaret's Church
Saint Margaret of England, to whom this
church is dedicated, was a Cistercian nun born in
Hungary. She had an English mother who was
directly related to Saint Thomas of Canterbury.
Her Feastday is the 3rd of February. The church
itself is positioned opposite Altrincham's Garden
of Remembrance - which commemorates the Altrincham
locals who served in the armed forces during both
World Wars. It is sitauted near the sleepy village
of Dunham, a rich rural community. |
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Dunham Road,
Altrincham,
Cheshire WA14 4AQ
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Phone: +44 (0)161 928
1609 |
Salt Museum
Salt has been produced in Cheshire for over
2,000 years and is now the only place in Britain
where it is still produced on a large scale. The
salt museum takes visitors on a journey through
Cheshire’s past, the River Weaver and the story of
people who worked and lived alongside it and
explores some of the 14,000 uses of salt. Local
salt proprietors Thomas Ward and John Brunner
established the original museum and there has now
been a salt museum in Northwich for over 100
years. |
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162 London Road,
Northwich,
Cheshire CW9 8AB
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Phone: +44 (0)1606
41331 |
The
Sandstone Trail
The Sandstone Trail follows the sandstone ridge
from Frodsham to Whitchurch. The whole route is
just over 30 miles long but can be walked as three
separate sections. The trail is marked with finger
posts and waymark discs and allows walkers to
enjoy each town along the way. Starting at the new
landmark in Frodsham the route passes Alvanley
Cliff, through Delamere Park and then into
Willington. The middle section gives excellent
views of Peckforton and Beeston Castles. The final
section links Bickerton Hill, Grindley Brook and
ends in Whitchurch. |
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Main Street,
Frodsham,
Cheshire WA6 7AF |
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Staircase House, Stockport
Staircase House is a beautifully restored
townhouse situated in Stockport's historic
market place. The house is famous for its rare
cage newell staircase dating back to 1618. In
the house you will journey through time from its
humble beginnings as a medieval cruck framed
building in 1460 to the splendour of the 17th
century townhouse, and on to WWII. Along the way
you will pass through period rooms in which
fascinating stories surrounding the house
unfold. The house is fully interactive and you
are encouraged to touch the objects and
furniture and try your hand at any activities on
offer.
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Stockport SK1 1ES
Cheshire
2pm - 5pm Mon - Sat,
1pm - 5pm Sun
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Stapeley
Water Gardens
Stapeley Water Gardens consists of a full service
garden centre with display pools and water
features, fish and pet departments. The Palms
Tropical Oasis is a huge glasshouse where tropical
birds, fish and wildlife are at home amongst the
exotic flowering plants and cascading waters.
There is also a restaurant, café and gift shop as
well as our angling superstore. Visit our amazing
animals such as baby blacktipped reef sharks and
toco toucans. |
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London Road
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 7LH
STAPELEY
WATER
GARDEN
WEBSITE
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Tel: 01270 623868 |
Stockley Farm
Stockley Farm is a modern working organic
dairy farm. It comprises 700 acres on the Arley
Estate in the glorious Cheshire countryside.
Visitors can watch a herd of 150 British Friesians
being milked in one of the most modern
computerised milking parlours in the country. Open
from the end of March until early October.
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Cheshire CW9 6LZ
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Phone: +44 (0)1565
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Stockport
Situated close to the M60 motorway and A6
Stockport lies approximately 7 miles to the south
east of Manchester and is part of the Manchester
Metropolitan County with the Peak District
National Park within easy reach. Being located on
the River Mersey the town’s past history shows
that it not only had a cotton-spinning industry
but was a market town as well. Also, the
importance of the railway centre is still evident
by the railway viaduct built to carry the main
line between London, Birmingham and Manchester
which can be seen towering proudly over the town.
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Stockport Art Gallery
Nestling on
the corner of Greek Street and Wellington Road
South, The Art Gallery and War Memorial forms an
integral part of Stockport’s Heritage.The
exciting exhibition and events programme
explores how the arts can be used as a vehicle
for social cohesion.
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Wellington Road
Stockport SK1 4JR
Cheshire
STOCKPORT
ART GALLERY WEBSITE
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Tel : 0161 474
4453
Fax : 0161 480 4960
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Stockport
County Football Club
They play in League Two, the fourth tier
of the English football pyramid. They are
nicknamed The Hatters, although are
usually referred to by supporters simply as County.
Formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris
Rovers F.C., shortly after they merged
with a similarly named club, Heaton Norris F.C.,
and on 24 May 1890 changed their name to Stockport
County F.C. to reflect Stockport becoming
a County Borough . They joined the
Football League in 1900, and have competed in it
continuously since 1905. Stockport County
moved into their present home at the start of
the 1902-03 season
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Edgeley Park
Hardcastle Road
Edgeley Stockport
Cheshire SK3 9DD
STOCKPORT
COUNTY FC
WEBSITE
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tel : 0161 286 8888
fax: 0161 286 8900 |
Stockport Library and Information
Service
Stockport
Central Library is made up of three different
sections, the Lending Library situated on the
ground floor and the Local Heritage Library and
the Information Library situated on the first
floor. There is also a public meeting room in
the basement, which may be hired. The building
is accessible by stairs and by a public lift.
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Central Library
Wellington Road South
Stockport SK1 3RS
Cheshire
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Stockport Library
STOCKPORT
LIBRARY WEBSITE
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Tel :
0161 480 4949
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Stockport Museum
Visit this
fascinating museum, one of the first purpose
built museums in the country. It is situated in
the beautiful surroundings of Vernon Park, which
has been renovated to its original Victorian
splendour.
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Vernon Park
Turncroft Lane
Offerton Stockport
SK1 4AR Cheshire
STOCKPORT MUSEUM WEBSITE
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Tel : 0161 474
4460
Fax : 0161 474 4449 |
Stretton Watermill
A small
working water mill set in beautiful countryside
only ten miles from Chester. Visitors see the
two waterwheels driving the ancient wooden mill
machinery and turning the millstones. The Miller
demonstrates the whole skilled operation to
transform grain into flour. Exhibition, small
shop and picnic area nearby. Sign posted from
the A534 between Broxton and Farndon.
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Mill Lane
Stretton
Near Farndon
SY14 7RS
Cheshire
STRETTON
WATERMILL WEBSITE
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Tel : 01606 41331
Fax : 01606 350420 |
The Tabley
House Collection
Tabley House is a gorgeous 18th Century
Palladian house designed by John Carr of York.
Originally intended to be the National Gallery of
British Art by the 1st Lord de Tabley, it contains
a splendid collection of paintings. These are now
supplemented by a collection of furniture and
memorabilia from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
Famous guests of the past include JMW Turner,
Henry Thompson and James Ward, whose works now
adorn the walls. The collection, estate and house
are now owned by the University of Manchester. |
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Knutsford,
Cheshire WA16 0HB
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Phone: +44 (0)1565
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Tarporley
is an attractive town in the heart of
Cheshire and was noted in Henry VIII's reign for
having a long well-paved High Street, now
equally attractive with good Georgian buildings
and gabled houses. The medieval church of St
Helen is 15th and 19th Century, and the Done
Recreation Room in the churchyard dates from
1636, with the nearby oak-framed Manor House of
1585. It is not known when the first
identifiable settlement occurred at Tarporley
however there are nearby ancient hillforts at
Eddisbury Hill and Maiden Castle.Tarporley was
on the route used by many traders travelling by
coach between London and Chester, and those
dealing in salt, mined in nearby Nantwich.The
village developed along the High Street in the
18th and 19th Centuries with many hostelries to
revive the weary traveller. The development of
the Chester and Ellesmere Canal as part of the
Shropshire Union canal system and the railway
station at Beeston on the Chester and Crewe
Railway line further increased the number of
travellers.
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Tarporley Parish
Council
Chartwood House
20 Nantwich Road
Taporley, Cheshire
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Tarpoley
TARPOLEY
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Tatton
Park
Tatton Park contains a neo-classical mansion
in the historic town of Knutsford, designed by
Samuel Wyatt in 1791. The house itself features
furniture by Gillows of Lancaster and paintings by
Canaletto and Anthony Dyck. It is set in 1000
acres of beautiful parkland renowned for its red
and fallow deer. The two massive lakes, Tatton
Mere and Melchet Mere, are home to a wide variety
of ducks and geese. The 50 acres of garden are
regarded as the country’s finest, and include a
Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, Rose Garden and a
maze |
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Knutsford,
Cheshire WA16 6QN
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Phone: +44 (0)1625
534400 |
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Walton Hall & Gardens
An ideal
place for a family day out, with extensive
lawns, picnic areas, ornamental gardens,
woodland trails, children's zoo, pitch and
putt, crazy golf and bowls. Many paths are
accessible to wheelchair users. The park
offers a ranger service and a heritage centre
provides visitors with information regarding
natural history, the history of the Walton
Estate and Greenall family and Lewis Carroll
and his connections with Walton Hall. Walton
Hall (not open to the public) itself is now
available as a venue for civil ceremonies,
private parties, seminars and conferences.
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Walton
Lea
Road,
Higher Walton,
Warrington, WA4 6SN
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Walton Hall |
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Fax: +44 01925 861868 |
Warrington
Warrington
has Pre-historic and Roman origins. It was once
the beer capital of Britain because so much beer
was brewed here. Developed in the 18th and 19th
Century as a commercial and industrial town. The
Municipal Museum and Art Gallery contains local
history.
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Warrington Bus Interchange , Warrington ,
Cheshire WA1 1TF
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Warrington
WARRINGTON WEBSITE |
Tel:
01925
428
585 |
Warrington
Museum & Art Gallery
Fine art
collections, comprising mainly of 19th century
British watercolours and Victorian oils.
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Bold
Street,
Warrington, WA1 1JB
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Warrington Museum
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Tel : +44
01925 442733 |
West Park
Museum
West Park Museum's Collections comprise a wide
range of fine and decorative art material and
objects relating to local history. This includes
the famous Giant Panda. The paintings date from
the 19th and early 20th centuries. Local history
displays include Law & Order and the life of
Charles Roe, an 18th century Macclesfield
entrepreneur.
Charles Tunnicliffe (1901-1979), one of the
country’s leading wild life artists, was born in
Langley near Macclesfield. The museum has an
extensive collection which illustrates all aspects
of his work – etchings of wood cuts for book
illustrations, watercolours and oil paintings with
many examples of local scenes as well as intricate
bird portraiture. The museums collection of
ancient Egyptian antiquities was acquired by
Marianne Brocklehurst during visits to Egypt
between 1873-74, 1882-83, and 1890-91. |
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Tel : 01625 613210
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Wilmslow
Wilmslow is a mainly residential town, but
maintains an intimate village atmosphere and is
set in the countryside close to Cheshire's
boundary with Manchester. The town is popular as
a home for commuters travelling to that city,
and is a vibrant shopping area. Nearby Quarry
Bank Mill, an authentic preserved 18th-century
industrial community and Styal County Park offer
secluded woodland surroundings. Lindow Common,
where Lindow Man was discovered, is popular with
naturalists.
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Rectory Fields , Wilmslow ,
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Wilmslow
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In 1182 the land north of the
Mersey became administered as part of the new county
of Lancashire, thus resolving any
uncertainty about the county in which the land "Inter
Ripam et Mersham" was. . Over the years the ten
hundreds consolidated and changed names to leave just
seven — Broxton,
Bucklow, Eddisbury, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Northwich, and Wirral. Through the Local
Government Act 1972 which came into effect in 1974,
some areas in the north west became part of the
metropolitan counties of Greater Manchester and
Merseyside. Stockport (previously a county borough),
Hyde, Dukinfield and Stalybridge in the north-east
became part of Greater Manchester. Much of the Wirral
Peninsula in the north-west, including the county
boroughs of Birkenhead and Wallasey, joined
Merseyside. At the same time the Tintwistle Rural
District was transferred to Derbyshire. The area of
Lancashire south of the Merseyside/Greater Manchester
area, including Widnes and the county borough of
Warrington was added to the new non-metropolitan
county of Cheshire .Halton and Warrington became
unitary authorities independent of Cheshire County
Council on 1 April 1998, but remain part of Cheshire
for ceremonial purposes, as well as fire and policing
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