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Cheshire Towns and Villages



 Chester
  

Chester This most delightful of cities was originally built by the Romans to control the native tribes in North Wales and northern Britain. The layout of Chester still follows the Roman pattern, and the Roman defensive walls create a pleasant walk around the old city centre. more...
Chester, Cheshire, England

Attraction Type: Town
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OS Grid SJ402 664
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  Congleton
  

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, Cheshire, England

Attraction Type: Town
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OS Grid SJ865635
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  Crewe
  

A large Cheshire town, Crewe is best known as a centre of the railroad industry. Before 1830 Crewe was simply a hamlet, but when the Grand Junction Railway chose this Cheshire village as the site for its railroad works, Crewe's population and prosperity bloomed. At one time Crewe also housed the major works for producing Rolls Royce luxury motor cars.
Crewe, Cheshire, England

Attraction Type: Town
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OS Grid SJ706558
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  Macclesfield
  

Macclesfield is a large town with a history as a centre of the silk industry. At one time Macclesfield was the largest producer of silk in the world, a heritage which can be explored at the Macclesfield Silk Museum on Prestbury Road. The medieval Earls of Cheshire had a manor on the edge of the current town, and hunted in Macclesfield wood. There are several historic houses nearby, including the Victorian mansion of Arley Hall, and the 15th century manor house of Gawsworth Hall.
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Attraction Type: Town
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OS Grid SJ915734
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3 Black and White Cottages

Marbury
Self catering cottage

This property offers a very comfortable sitting room with inglenook fireplace. A Modern fitted kitchen and dining area. Shower room, Double bedroom, single bedroom, bathroom/w.c … more >>
Sleeps 5

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The Shippon Barn

Wirral
Self catering cottage

Village setting, yet only 5 miles from Liverpool city centre.

This 250 year old barn conversion with shared 12m Swimming pool a gym area … more >>
Sleeps 7

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Crewe (Hotel)

Travelodge Crewe Central

Travelodge Crewe Central is located 1 mile outside Crewe town centre and close to many attractions such as Stoke on Trent Potteries, Stapeley Water Gardens and Alton Towers. The hotel offers contemporary quality accommodation with spacious en suite rooms, all featuring a TV and tea and coffee facilities, making Travelodge's … more >>

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Warrington (Hotel)

De Vere Venue Daresbury Park

The De Vere Venue Daresbury Park combines comfortable accommodation with friendly and efficient service and sumptuous cuisine, making the hotel a favourite among families. It is located just off Junction 11 of the M56 and close to the M6, making it easily accessible and ideally positioned for Manchester, Liverpool and … more >>

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