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...

Tabley House is a gorgeous 18th Century Palladian house designed by John Carr of York. Originally intended to be the National Gallery of British...

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...

This 15th Century mill stands next to a tranquil millpond and is certainly one of the oldest and most interesting pieces of surviving architecture in...

The Lion Salt Works is a unique survival of the traditional inland salt works that once produced this essential commodity. The site illustrates the whole...

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...

Set in 200 acres of woodland, this park has a large lake and self-guided trails and is great for orienteering. It is also ideal for...

Saint Margaret of England, to whom this church is dedicated, was a Cistercian nun born in Hungary. She had an English mother who was...

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 garden to charm and delight, surrounded by lush parkland, the award winning gardens feature the magnificent double herbaceous border, the unique ilex columns, topiary...

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...

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 Anderton Boat Lift was the world’s first boat lift and is currently the only one within the UK. It was built in 1875...

Purchased by the National Trust in 1978, this beautiful area of woodland has at its heart a walled garden filled with rare flowers and plants....

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...

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...

In the north west of England, the county of Cheshire has always been important, both as an industrial centre, but also as a beautiful pastoral...

Quarry Bank Mill was built in 1784, and represents an excellent example of a first generation water wheel. Visitors are invited to see the...

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...

Standing at the heart of the Market Square in Sandbach, these two enormous Saxon stone crosses are elaborately carved with Biblical scenes including the Crucifixion,...

Bring the whole family to explore and enjoy this pretty county park with woodland, wetland ponds and a wildflower meadow. Macclesfield Riverside Park is...

Wythenshawe Hall is a beautiful, half-timbered house that was once the home of the Tatton family. One of the highlights of the property is...

The Cheshire Manor Home of the Leghs since 1315. The Great Hall was built between 1450 and 1505, the Elizabethan “Black and White” in...

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...

This interesting collection has been put together over a period of many years and is one of the most fascinating exhibits to do with military...

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...

This really is one of the best examples of a Cheshire ‘Black and White’ timber framed property. The origins of the property go back...

The craft and antique centre was established at Lady Heyes in 1999 on the former site of a farm and watering hole. The treasures...

Lancashire County Cricket Club has a long and illustrious history in the game, and of course enjoys a rivalry with Yorkshire that is unsurpassed....

The parish church in Eccles is a place of great beauty and historical significance, being one of the oldest and best-preserved buildings in the community....

Congelton Museum is a place of great interest to anyone who wants to learn more about this community and the people that have lived in...

The Sandstone Trail follows the sandstone ridge from Frodsham to Whitchurch. The whole route is just over 30 miles long but can be walked...

Manchester United Football Club Museum is located adjacent to the main Old Trafford stadium. It explores the long and rich history that the club...

Old Trafford, also know as the ’Theatre of Dreams’ is the biggest football club ground in England. It is therefore both a popular tourist attraction...

Twenty+3 is a contemporary art space that has been established in the front room of terraced house in Manchester. A novel and fascinating environment...

An extensive 7¼ gauge railway running through a large garden centre. Other attractions include a restaurant, pottery model shop and aquatic centre. One of the...

If you are interested in the age of steam, and particular the steam traction engine, then you are going to love a visit to this...

This collection is entirely dedicated to the early history of the Methodist movement as part of the Christian religion. There are a great many...

A central cultural focal point for the community, this museum and gallery is designed to inspire, entertain and educate. Some of the most popular...

Recognised as Crewe’s ‘premier shopping centre’, this mall is conveniently positioned in the heart of the town centre. The shopping centre has a good selection...