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Holidays in Cheshire - Tourist information Cheshire.
Cheshire is a county in North West England.
County town Cheshire : City of Chester. Largest town Cheshire : Warrington.
Other major towns include Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Northwich, and Wilmslow.
The county is mostly ruraland historically famous for the production of Cheshire cheese, salt and the weaving of silk.
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Chester Rentals - Property to let
Hotels and Inns in Cheshire / B&B
Hotels in Cheshire
Chester, Altrincham, Warrington, Crewe, Runcorn, Wilmslow, Widnes, Northwich, Sandbach, Beeston, Holmes Chapel, Frodsham, and more ...
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If you're looking for hotel breaks in Cheshire [ e.g. Best Western Premier Queen Hotel, located directly across
from the main line-Chester Railway Station, minutes walk from the main shopping and cultural activities of Roman Chester ].
The Chester Grosvenor And Spa *****, Eastgate Street, Eastgate, CH1 1LT Chester
Situated in the heart of historic Chester, this is the only 5 red star hotel in the north-west of England. The hotel is owned and named after the family of the Duke of Westminster.
The 'Arkle' restaurant has retained a Michelin star for the 17th consecutive year and offers contemporary
dining in an atmosphere of supreme elegance. La Brasserie offers more casual dining. At the heart of the
hotel is the Spa and Fitness Centre. The Grosvenor Spa is a haven of tranquility and offers holistic body and
soul rituals. There is also a Thermal Suite comprising herb sauna, crystal steam room and salt grotto.
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa
****, Main Rd, Worleston, CW5 6DQ Nantwich
Rookery Hall is set in 38 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside and yet conveniently located close to the M6.
The Hall was built in 1816 and today is a fully refurbished elegant country house mansion.
Crown Plaza Chester
Set within the historic City Walls, the Chester Moat House is well placed to enjoy all that the City has to offer.
Roodee Racecourse is just 250 metres away as well as Chester Zoo nearby.
Travel Agents / Tour operators
Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
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Roman Tours - Daily Roman Tours of Chester
Taking history of the page .... and breathing life into it. How about a tour with a gladiator ready to fight for his
life in Chester's (Deva) own amphitheatre? Touring Chester with an authentic Roman Soldier. Guiding you on
a light-hearted journey through Chesterʼs Roman Heritage, See the hidden pieces of GB's past beneath the heart of the city.
Travel Guides Cheshire / Related books
Cheshire: Walks
Brian Conduit (Author), Gillian Crawford (Editor)
If walkers come to Cheshire expecting a flat county, they are in for a surprise.
There are plenty of easy, undemanding walks that take you across a typical Cheshire landscape, invariably passing through some of the attractive villages
and by some of the county's outstanding churches or country house. But you can also experience rough and challenging moorland hikes on the edge of the
Peak District, plenty of attractive woodland walks along the sandstone ridge, or across parklands, or through the remnants of the medieval forests, a superb
choice of peaceful canal walks and, on the Wirral, even coastal - or at least estuary - walking. Inside this guide are 28 circular, graded walks all tried and
tested by seasoned walkers, ranging from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, so there is something for everyone.
Paperback: 96 pages; Publisher: Crimson Publishing; 4 edition (1 May 2009); ISBN-10: 0711724156; ISBN-13: 978-0711724150.
Adventurous Pub Walks in Cheshire - David Dunford (Author)
The 20 circular walks contained in this book are all between 7 to 13 miles and are designed to be a little more adventurous and challenging than the average footpath guide.
Paperback: 128 pages; Publisher: Countryside Books (10 Jun 2010); ISBN-10: 1846741939; ISBN-13: 978-1846741937.
Cheshire and the Gritstone Edge: Leisure Walks for All Ages
Neil Coates (Author), Gillian Crawford (Editor)
Cheshire is an ideal county to explore on foot. Rocky rivers and broad river valleys form natural routes for the
walker. A landscape of rich agricultural land, woodland and lowland heath coupled with the rugged and
spectacular scenery of the Pennine Moors. Historic Chester is featured in one of the walks and it provides a
great opportunity to explore the city's many historic delights. Canals are a familiar feature of the county, a
reminder of its proximity to the centres of the Industrial revolution in the north west. Throughout this guide the
walks take full advantage of the many and diverse features of one of the oldest county s in England.
Paperback: 80 pages; Publisher: Crimson Publishing; 2 edition (1 Oct 2008); ISBN-10: 0711724210; ISBN-13: 978-0711724211.
Pub Walks in Cheshire - James F. Edwards (Author)
Paperback: 128 pages; Publisher: Countryside Books; New edition edition (26 Mar 2007); ISBN-10: 1846740452; ISBN-13: 978-1846740459.
Transport / How do I travel to Cheshire
Manchester Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights
Flight tickets Cheshire [ Manchester & Liverpool ]
The main rail routes to Manchester from London, Birmingham or Scotland are operated by Virgin Trains, and
regional services from Liverpool, Leeds or Hull are operated by Arriva trains or First Northwestern. By road, National Express coaches offer a fast service from a range of towns and cities.
thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.
National Express
Travel by bus or coach to Cheshire.
Pocket Map Chester (AA Street by Street) [Map]
Map: 1 pages; Publisher: Automobile Association (1 July 2008); ISBN-10: 0749557206; ISBN-13: 978-0749557201
Links
Discover Cheshire
Whether you are walking, cycling or riding in Cheshire, this is the website that will help you enjoy this beautiful county even more. It is an 'insider's guide' that uses interactive maps to
provide comprehensive details of a wide range of routes, country parks, other open spaces and places to
visit. If you want to walk, cycle or ride, the site provides full route directions as well as mapping that you can print out and take with you.
Cheshire County Council
Chester & Cheshire
With a history dating back at least 4000 years, Cheshire is a county that captures the very essence of
England. In the peace and beauty of Cheshire's countryside, there are always secrets to be discovered.
They could be the sudden view across glorious summer landscapes from a wooded hillside path; the vivid
colours of autumn leaves in one of Cheshire's world-class country gardens; fine local food served on a
winter's day in a warm and welcoming ancient Inn; or the magnificent sweep of a championship golf course in the clear sunshine of spring.
Cheshire East - Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East Council came into existence on the 1st of April 2009. It was formed from the preceding
authorities of Congleton Borough Council, Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council, Macclesfield Borough Council and Cheshire County Council.
Cheshire West & Chester - Cheshire West & Chester Council
Halton
The Borough of Halton consists of the towns of Widnes and Runcorn and the civil parishes of Hale, Daresbury, Moore, Preston Brook, Halebank and Sandymoor. See Borough of Halton.
Warrington - town, borough and unitary authority area
Warrington is a district of dramatic contrasts, encompassing rural, idyllic villages with industrial heritage and
landscapes. You can enjoy the history and architecture, tranquil waterways, the bustle of lively villages and the rural charm of the unspoilt countryside. See Welcome to Warrington and Warrington Borough Council.
Altrincham - market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford
Altrincham is an affluent commuter town, partly because of its transport links. See Altrincham Town Centre Partnership
Beeston - village and civil parish [ Cheshire West ]
Beeston Castle nearby is a spectacular clifftop ruin. Peckforton Castle is not far away. The village has a cattle market. See Cheshire West & Chester.
Crewe - railway town [ Cheshire East ]
Home to Crewe Works [ for many years a major railway engineering facility ], From 1946 until 2002 it was also
the home of Rolls-Royce motor car production. The Pyms Lane factory on the west of the town now produces Bentley motor cars exclusively. See Cheshire East Council, Crewe Heritage Centre and hActiv Crewe [ online guide crew area ].
Congleton
In the heart of the southeast Cheshire farmland, a market town since the Middle Ages, Congleton remains a
lively shopping centre with historic buildings including delightful Elizabethan pubs on its old main street. Mow
Cop and closer at hand the Cloud give magnificent views in all directions and have interesting rock formations.
Ellesmere Port - large industrial town and port in Cheshire West and Chester
Situated on the south border of the Wirral Peninsula on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal.
Frodsham - market town [ Cheshire West and Chester ]
The River Weaver runs to its north east and on the west it overlooks the estuary of the River Mersey. In the medieval times it was an important borough and port. See Frodsham Town Council.
Holmes Chapel [ Cheshire East ]
Holmes Chapel is a large village with modern housing developments. It is within easy reach of the motorway
network and popular with commuters. The village street has some 18th century buildings. St Luke's Church,
beside a little square on the street, is a large 15th century oak frame church cased in brick during the 18th century. See Holmes Chapel Parish Council
Macclesfield [ Cheshire East ]
Macclesfield became the centre of Britain's silk industry during the Industrial Revolution. There are many
attractive Georgian mills, houses, inns, churches and chapels. West Park Museum has impressive Egyptian exhibits and the Park itself is one of the oldest in the country.
The town is the western gateway to the Peak District, with many beautiful walks 'on its doorstep; Seven miles towards Buxton.
Neston - small residential town [ Cheshire West and Chester ]
Situated on the part of the Wirral Peninsula. Neston was a major port before the River Dee silted up. Before
the rise of Birkenhead in the 1820s, it was the largest town in the Wirral Hundred. Neston is also a former mining town.
Northwich - town and civil parish [ Cheshire West and Chester ]
Located in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the rivers Weaver and Dane. The area around
Northwich has been exploited for its salt pans since Roman times, when the settlement was known as Condate. See Northwich Town Council.
Runcorn - industrial town and cargo port [ borough of Halton ]
The town is on the southern bank of the River Mersey where the estuary narrows to form Runcorn Gap.
Runcorn was a small, isolated village until the coming of the Industrial Revolution. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries it was a health resort. See Halton Burough Council
Sandbach - Sandbach Town Council
Sandbach lies in South Cheshire's farmland. It is a thriving market town with many historic buildings in
Hightown, High Street and the ancient Market Square. Sandbach is widely known for the two Saxon crosses
which stand in the square - carvings on the crosses depict scenes from the life of Christ and probably, Saints connected with the town.
The surrounding countryside is mainly attractive dairy farmland and hence it is no surprise that Sandbach has
grown rapidly in recent years as a dormitory town for the adjacent conurbations of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Potteries.
The Trent and Mersey canal passes through the Town bringing numerous tourists in the summer.
Widnes - industrial town within the borough of Halton
Located on the northern bank of the River Mersey where the estuary narrows to form the Runcorn Gap.
In 1847 the first chemical factory was established and the town rapidly became a major centre of the chemical industry. See Halton Burough Council.
Wilmslow
Wilmslow is a mainly residential town set in the countryside close to Cheshire's boundary with Manchester.
The town is popular as a home for commuters travelling to that city, as is nearby Handforth and is known
throughout the Northwest for quality shopping. Nearby Quarry Bank Mill, an authentic preserved 18th century
industrial community and Styal County Park offer secluded woodland surroundings. Lindow Common is popular with naturalists. See Wikipedia, Wilmslow.co.uk [ online guide to everything in Wilmslow ].
List of places in Cheshire
The Cat & Fiddle Inn - second-highest inn or public house in England
The inn is the last on the 72-kilometre (45 mi) Four Inns Walk, held annually in Spring, mainly over the high moorland to the North.
Blue Planet Aquarium - attraction with sharks and other sea-creatures
Marine and freshwater aquarium located by the Cheshire Oaks retail and leisure complex, near Ellesmere Port.
Crewe Heritage Centre
Attractions include the prototype tilting Advanced Passenger Train, working signal boxes, a shop with a stock
of old and new transport books and the children's corner - and of course the famous Miniature Railway. There is even have a prototype Bentley Continental GT on display!
Grosvenor Museum [ Chester city centre ]
Grade II listed Victorian building. Collections cover the archaeology of the area, its social history, geology, natural history and art.
Halton castle [ former village of Halton ]
Situated on the top of Halton Hill, a sandstone prominence overlooking the village. See Norton Priory - Museum & Gardens.
National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
With its delightful waterside setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in fine Victorian buildings, the Museum is a great day out whatever the weather.
Visitors can take a boat trip through an industrial landscape, soak up fascinating canal history, explore traditional narrow boats and homes through the ages, complete with cottage gardens.
Norton Priory - historic site in Norton, Runcorn
Museum. Remains of an abbey complex dating from the 12th to 16th centuries, and an 18th-century country house. The priory was established as an Augustinian foundation in the 12th century.
Recreational Walks in Cheshire
Stretton Watermill [ near Farndon ]
Working watermill, partly dating back to the 17th century.
Walking in Cheshire
Come and explore Cheshire at a leisurely pace. 3000km of public rights of way combined with quiet lanes,
mean there are endless possibilities for walkers, cyclists and riders alike. Long trails, short circular walks and a selection of rides ensure there is something for everyone.
Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse [ former Salt Museum Northwich ]
Salt-related visitor attraction / history of West Cheshire.
News from Cheshire - Chester Chronicle
News - Runcorn and Widnes World
Cuisine - Recipes from Cheshire
Cheshire cheese - History of Cheshire cheese
Cheshire Cheese Recipes [ British Cheese ]
Cheshire Food Webzine - Cheshire Recipes
Selection of recipes, guaranteed to bring out the best in the county's food.
Cheshire Food is the one-stop-shop for all things food in Cheshire.
 History Cheshire
History of Cheshire - see Wikipedia
Walks into History Cheshire - Brian Conduit
Paperback: 96 pages; Publisher: Countryside Books (3 April 2008); ISBN-10: 184674072X; ISBN-13: 978-1846740725
Altrincham History Society
Music, Art & Culture, Events in Cheshire
Cheshire-music.org.uk - Guide to Classical Music Societies throughout Cheshire
Cheshire East - Leisure and culture
Art@250parklane
Cheshire Open Studios - weekends & exhibitions
Chesterontheweb.com - see local events
What's on in Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire Cat
The Cheshire Cat is a fictional cat popularised by Lewis Carroll's depiction of it in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Northwich Festival - sports activities and entertainment for all the family
Every Year over the August Bank holiday weekend, the Moss Farm site hosts an annual 'Festival'.. Now
called the Northwich Festival it is organised jointly by Northwich Rugby Club and Cheshire West & Chester Council..
Web Portal / Search Engine / Directories
Brunner Mond
Brunner Mond's headquarters is in the UK where Soda Ash,Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Crex and
associated alkaline chemicals are manufactured at the Northwich West (Winnington) and Northwich East (Lostock) sites.
England's Northwest
Events in the region, links directory, culture, exploring te region and more
NW4U - Northwest search engine and directory
Manchester, Liverpool, Merseyside, Cumbria, NorthWest England.
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