Pictures of Audlem
in the county of Cheshire
About Audlem
This is a delightful village settled in lovely open countryside on the banks of the Shropshire Canal. It was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 and was granted its Market Charter by King Edward in 1276. Since this date, at various stages in its long history the village has flourished, however it is still not overly large and thus has managed to retain a warm ambience and timeless charm.
A walk around the village reveals pleasant black and white timber framed properties, delightful cottages, and buildings of the Victorian era when the canal system and railways came to the area. The canal, once the scene of Victorian and early 20th century barges is now a place for leisure and pleasure. Here you can sit entranced by pretty narrow boats, or watch the canal wild-life float by - you can also enjoy a quiet stroll along pleasant tow paths.
The church remains the focus of the village, this is dedicated to St.James, it is in the Gothic style with a handsome oak ceiling, it occupies a central position on the village square. The other notable building in the area is Dorfold Hall, a red-brick gabled Jacobean house of 1661 set in the midst of a beautiful garden. The Great Chamber of the Hall shows superb original plasterwork and panelling, other rooms have lovely 18th century furniture and decorations.
The rolling landscape around the area is mainly agricultural land grazed by cattle and sheep. This is a prime location for cattle especially as dairy farming is allied to the manufacture of the famous milky Cheshire Cheese with its unique crumbly texture.
Audlem lies between Nantwich and Market Drayton, it is within easy reach of the Secret Bunker and Stapely Water Park, all of which make interesting visits.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Audlem
| Bridgemere Garden World | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Cholmondeley Castle | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hodnet Hall | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Whitmore Hall | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Hawkstone Park | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Peckforton Castle | (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Beeston Castle | (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Trentham Gardens | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Monkey Forest | (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Moreton Corbet Castle | (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Eccleshall Castle | (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Oulton Park | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery | (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Little Moreton Hall | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Little Budworth Common Country Park | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in AudlemAll attractions in CheshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Audlem
Nantwich, in the county of Cheshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N)
Today, Nantwich is a busy bustling place of business and commerce that still manages to retain its unique 'Elizabethan' flavour.
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Market Drayton, a Historic Market Town in the county of Shropshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction S)
Market Drayton is famous as the home of Gingerbread, and as the birthplace of Robert Clive - Clive of India, he was educated at the Grammar School, founded in 1558, and his desk bearing his carved initials is still preserved.
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Crewe, in the county of Cheshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)
Crewe has always been associated with its great railway junction, and it is from this point in the "hey-day" of rail travel that Crew began to prosper.
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Hodnet, in the county of Shropshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction S)
Shropshire is a beautiful old county with a wealth of ancient and historic villages, some, like Hodnet, retain wonderful 'gems' from an old and illustrious past.
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Tarporley, in the county of Cheshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NW)
Attractive large village which developed as a coaching stop on the main London to Liverpool road during the 17th and 18th-centuries.
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Stoke-on-Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)
Town known best as "the potteries" but in reality Stoke-on-Trent is a 1906 amalgamation of six towns, each of which still maintain their own individuality and character.
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Shocklach, in the county of Cheshire (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction W)
Shocklach is a small rural hamlet set beside a tributary of the River Dee between Wrexham and Nantwich. It is a lovely...
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Mow Cop, in the county of Staffordshire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NE)
The sheer scale of the height of this village with the quaint sounding name has made it famous, for it is believed that on a clear day the hill is visible to no less than five counties.
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Grinshill, in the county of Shropshire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SW)
The picturesque village of Grinshill is spread beneath Grinshill Hill, an isolated rocky outcrop which rises above the plains of the Severn Valley.
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Colemere, in the county of Shropshire (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SW)
Clolemere is a countryside heritage site with miles of waymarked walks circling over 70 acres of water, woodland and sweet scented meadows.
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Norton in the Moors, in the county of Staffordshire (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction E)
Norton-in-the-Moors is exactly what its name implies - it is an old village set on the side of a windswept hill with far reaching views over rolling countryside towards the Peak District.
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High Ercall, in the county of Shropshire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction S)
High Ercall, or rather Arkle, as the locals pronounce it, is the very epitome of rural charm.
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Delamere, in the county of Cheshire (17.1 miles, 27.4 km, direction N)
The village of Delamere can be found in the midst of beautiful Cheshire countryside in an area of forests and rivers. It is...
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Ellesmere, in the county of Shropshire (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction W)
Ellesmere, has a lovely 'holiday' atmosphere which gives it an 'away from it all' feel.
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Congleton, in the county of Cheshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NE)
This lively market town stands on a bend of the River Dane, it quite possibly takes its name from the Celtic word "congle" which in English means "a bend".
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All towns in CheshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Wrenbury Station | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW) |
| Nantwich Station | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N) |
| M6 Junction 16 | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE) |
| M6 Junction 15 | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction E) |
| Manchester Airport | (27.6 miles, 44.4 km, direction N) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (27.8 miles, 44.8 km, direction NW) |
| Audlem to London | (143.8 miles, 231.4 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Audlem
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Audlem center |
| Crown Hotel | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N) |
| De Vere Venues Wychwood Park | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE) |
| Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction W) |
| The White Lion Hotel | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE) |
| Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction N) |
| Royal Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE) |
| Crewe Arms Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE) |
| Crewe Hall - A QHotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NE) |
| Ramada Crewe | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE) |
| Hunters Lodge Hotel | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Audlem |
