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Tatton
Official visitor guide produced in association with the
Visit Chester & Cheshire regional tourist board.
Saturday, 31st July 2010
Canals, Costumes and Collections
The canals and waterways of this area played an important part in developing and gaining this area the position at the top of the textile industry, trading cotton from nearby mills. Located alongside the Macclesfield canal at Clarence Mill, is the Bollington Discovery Centre which tells the story of Macclesfield and how the Macclesfield Canal contributed to the town’s success. Through a range of interesting displays, guided walks and an extensive gallery of unique photos, Bollington Discovery Centre charts the history of this great mill and the Macclesfield Canal.
Why not hire a day boat for the day to meander and explore these local waterways? It's a perfect day out for all the family and a great way to relax as you cruise the Cheshire Canals! Bring a picnic, enjoy one of the cream tea cruises or stop off at one of the local canalside pubs along the way!
Many of the local textile related attractions house their own fascinating collections of textiles, ceramics, furniture and costumes. Visit Knutsford Heritage Centre which houses a permanent exhibition, with exhibits and a video on the story of Knutsford, detailing the towns famous names, areas, associations and periods. The Gallery Exhibition Centre, a separate building to the rear of the centre, presents a changing array of exhibitions and events.
Or call in a Ford Green Hall a 17th century timber-framed farmhouse complete with period garden. Home to the Ford family for nearly 200 years, Ford Green Hall has an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture.
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Macclesfield
Dating from 1719, Capesthorne Hall dominates the landscaped park punctuated with groups of trees and three serene lakes.
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Historic House / Palace
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Knutsford
With forty indoor servants to spit and polish, cook and clean, wash and iron, this elegant Regency mansion was a constant bustle of activity in the days of the Egerton family which owned the house from the turn of the 18th century. With its impressive south-facing portico dominating the view of the...
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Type:
Historic House / Palace
Location
Macclesfield
Recognised as one of the Country’s leading specialist museums. Fuelled by enthusiasm and staffed by volunteers it is a great day out for all the family.
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Museum
Location
Styal
One of our garden’s greatest secrets has been revealed!
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Type:
Water Mill
Location
Knutsford
The Old Hall is set in an enclosure in the parkland between the beautiful mere and the site of an Anglo Saxon village with its landscape history trail.
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Museum
Location
Macclesfield
Premier boat hire and cruises. Come and visit our chandlery. We hope to provide you with a better shopping experience; a clear display of chandlery, in a light and friendly environment.
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Boat Trip
Location
Scholar Green
Why not hire a dayboat for the day to meander the local canals?
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Boat Trip
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Knutsford
Knutsford Heritage Centre tells the town's history and is home to Knutsford's 53 sq. metre Millennium Tapestry.
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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Location
Clarence Road, Bollington
Bollington Discovery Centre brings together the history of this and other great mills of Bollington, the Macclesfield Canal and shows their place and importance to the town.
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Type:
Museum
Location
Leek
The Brindley Mill Preservation Trust maintains and operates this restored water-powered corn-mill built by James Brindley, the celebrated engineer who lived from 1716 to 1722.
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Water Mill
An enjoyable way to experience the Caldon canal and Churnet Valley. Our crew, dressed in period costumes, will serve you with home-cooked food.
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Boat Trip
Location
Stoke on Trent
A 17th century timber-framed farmhouse with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture.
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Type:
Historic Site
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