Alderley Edge

c/o Cheshire Countryside Office,
Nether Alderley, Macclesfield,
 Cheshire SK10 4UB

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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.

South Pier Rd, Ellesmere Port, L65 4FW  

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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

Woodbank Hall, Woodbank Park, Offerton, Stockport, SK7 3NX, Greater Manchester

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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.

The Brindley
High Street Runcorn
WA7 1BG
Cheshire

BRINDLEY THEATRE WEBSITE

Tel : 0151 424 2061

Ticket info and bookings Tel : 0151 907 8360

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.

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

Vale Road Romiley
Stockport SK6 3LD
Cheshire

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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.

Duke Street
Chester
CH1 1RL

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Chester

 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.

St Michael's Church,

Bridge Street Row, Chester, CH1 2HJ

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Chester Quasar

4 Volunteer Street
(Behind Pepper Street. NCP)

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.
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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:

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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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.

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.

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

Market Square
Congleton
CW12 1BT
Cheshire

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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.

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.

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.

2 Parsons Walk
Wigan WN1 1RS
Cheshire

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Over Alderely, Macclesfield,
Cheshire, SK10 4QB

HAREHILL WEBSITE

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.

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.

90a King Street
Knutsford
WA16 6ED
Cheshire

KNUTSFORD HERITAGE WEBSITE

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.

Lower Road
Port Sunlight Village
Wirral
CH62 5EQ
Cheshire

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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.

Ollershaw Lane
Marston Northwich
CW9 6ES Cheshire

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Tel : 01606 41823

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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.

Disley, Stockport,

Cheshire SK12 2NX

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Pillory Street
Nantwich
CW5 5BQ
Cheshire

Mon-Sat 1030-1630 (April - Sept)
Tues-Sat 1030 - 1630 (Oct - Mar)

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Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4TW

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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.

The Highway, Hawarden,

 (nr Chester) CH5 3DN

Phone/Fax (44)(0)1244 530300

The Silk Museum, Paradise Mill

Styal, Wilmslow,

Cheshire SK9 4LA

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The Railway Age
Miniature & standard railways, with steam & diesal locomotives. Closed to the public until Easter 2008

Vernon Way, Crewe,

Cheshire, CW1 2DB

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Tel :

01270212130

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.

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.

30-31 Market Place
Stockport SK1 1ES
Cheshire

2pm - 5pm Mon - Sat,

1pm - 5pm Sun

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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

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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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.

Rectory Fields , Wilmslow ,
Cheshire SK9 1BU
 

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