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Congleton, Cheshire

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A small market town in south east Cheshire, Congleton was once a centre of silk manufacture. Thee is evidence of ancient habitation, with the nearby Neolithic chambered tomb at Bridestones. There are further barrows at Astbury, Loachbrook, Swettenham, and Somerford. A more recent structure is the half-timbered medieval hall of Little Moreton.

Congleton has several fascinating ancient ceremonies. Among these is 'The Sweep's Bells', also known as 'St Peter's Chains'. In this ritual, performed on the eve of the feast of St Peter, people dance through the streets of the town with bells strapped to them, to proclaim the upcoming feast day.
Congleton, Cheshire, England

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Attraction Type: Town
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Nearest Attractions Biddulph Grange Garden - 3.2 miles (Garden) Little Moreton Hall - 3.5 miles (Historic House) Gawsworth Hall - 4.2 miles (Historic House) Rode Hall - 4.8 miles (Historic House) Capesthorne Hall - 5.9 miles (Historic House) Sandbach Crosses - 6.7 miles (Historic Property) Nether Alderley Mill - 8 miles (Historic Property) Hare Hill Garden - 8.2 miles (Garden)

Nearest Towns and Villages Macclesfield - 6.9 miles away Crewe - 10.9 miles away Buxton - 13.5 miles away Bakewell - 21.9 miles away Bradwell - 22.2 miles away Eyam - 23.4 miles away Matlock - 26.9 miles away Chester - 28.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Shippon - 2.7 miles from Congleton North Rode, Cheshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £0

The Coach House - 2.7 miles from Congleton North Rode, Cheshire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £0

Broadcarr Barn - 13.6 miles from Congleton Kettleshulme, Derbyshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £300

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The Lion & Swan Hotel - 0.6 miles from Congleton Congleton, Cheshire Stay from: £50.00

Alexandra Court Hotel - 1.3 miles from Congleton Congleton, Cheshire Stay from: £62.50

The Plough Inn - 1.3 miles from Congleton Congleton, Cheshire Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Lamb Inn - 0.9 miles from Congleton Astbury, West Midlands From: £30.00

Sandhole Farm - 1.7 miles from Congleton Congleton, Cheshire From: £65.00

Coppice Edge Bed and Breakfast - 1.9 miles from Congleton Congleton, Cheshire

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Congleton
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
High Street
Congleton
Cheshire
England
CW12 1BN
Tel: 01260 271 095
Alternate Tel: 01260 285 257
Fax: 01260 298 243
Email: tourism@congleton.gov.uk
Web: http://www.congletonasea.com
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