Pictures of Congleton
in the county of Cheshire
About Congleton
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". It is a pretty place with a thriving community, plenty of attractive shops and some noted buildings.
A landmark in the town is provided by the rather splendid clock tower above the handsome town hall, whilst the Lion & Swan Hotel dazzles you with its rich timber-framed exterior and mellow oak panelled interior. In the 16th century this was a busy coaching inn, which in spite of various degrees of modernization has fortunately managed to retain its timeless charm and atmosphere. There is a wealth of old oak beams, ancient fireplaces and exceptional furnishings.
The parish church of St.Peter makes an interesting visit. It stands on a steep incline and was built during the town's Georgian period. There is a clock face tower with turret, and inside, the classic Georgian interior remains untouched. It is resplendent with original galleries, pew boxes, 18th century monuments and coats of arms.
In the town the busy shopping centre offers plenty of scope for everyone, offering shops of all types, some with merchandise spilling over into the street. The town hosts several events including an annual carnival. Craft and Antique fairs are held, and tours of Beartown Brewery can be arranged. There is a theatre, and a museum tells about the people of Congleton, its life and times.
A short drive away from the town lies one of Cheshire's finest period properties, Little Moreton Hall. This is a beautiful timber-framed property which has remained virtually unaltered since it was built in the year 1580. Five miles to the south of the town the rise of Mow Cop makes an ideal vantage point for viewing the Cheshire landscape.
New residential areas have been popping up in recent times, these have extended the town somewhat but fortunately there is no loss of charm. Congleton would make an ideal base from which to explore the open Cheshire countryside and the Peak District National Park.
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 Congleton
| Little Moreton Hall | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Biddulph Grange Garden | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Mow Cop Castle | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Gawsworth Hall | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Greenway Bank Country Park | (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lovell Radio Telescope and Arboretum | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Leathers Smithy | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tegg's Nose Country Park | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Nether Alderley Mill | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hare Hill | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Deep Hayes Country Park | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Roaches | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Churnet Valley Railway | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Goyt's Moss | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in CongletonAll attractions in CheshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Congleton
Mow Cop, in the county of Staffordshire (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S)
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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Rudyard, in the county of Staffordshire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE)
A pretty village with a delightful cluster of cottages and houses with lovely gardens, bordered by woods at the south end of the picturesque Rudyard Reservoir.
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Norton in the Moors, in the county of Staffordshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S)
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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Nether Alderley, in the county of Cheshire (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction N)
Nether Alderley shows a pleasant mixture of architectural gems which include well decorated timber frame properties so typical of the glorious Cheshire landscape.
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Stoke-on-Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S)
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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Crewe, in the county of Cheshire (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SW)
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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Knutsford, in the county of Cheshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)
Its name derives from Canute, the great Danish King who is said to have journeyed this way when he quite possibly forded the local stream.
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Styal, in the county of Cheshire (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction N)
The village of Styal stands on the River Bollin close to the town of Wilmslow. It is renowned for Quarry Bank Mill and the surrounding Styal Estate with houses once occupied by the mill workers.
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Nantwich, in the county of Cheshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction SW)
Today, Nantwich is a busy bustling place of business and commerce that still manages to retain its unique 'Elizabethan' flavour.
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Froghall, in the county of Staffordshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction SE)
Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife.
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Buxton, in the county of Derbyshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NE)
This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park.
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Bramhall, in the county of Greater Manchester (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction N)
Set in an area where Cotton was once king, midst the towns of Manchester and the quiet rolling acres of sprawling Cheshire countryside, lies the little town of Bramhall whose most famous feature is Bramall Hall.
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Cheadle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction SE)
Cheadle has several fine black and white half timbered buildings in the town that date from the 16th-century
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Altrincham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Greater Manchester (16.6 miles, 26.8 km, direction N)
First developed as a quiet hamlet on the edge of the sweeping Cheshire Plain, where life went quietly on.
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Chapel-en-le-Frith, in the county of Derbyshire (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction NE)
Chapel is a well preserved, picturesque place. It has a lovely old church dating back to the 14th-century which stands on the spot of an earlier church built by foresters a century or so before.
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All towns in CheshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Congleton Station | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 17 | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction W) |
| Kidsgrove Station | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S) |
| M6 Junction 18 | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction W) |
| Manchester Airport | (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction N) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (28.9 miles, 46.4 km, direction NW) |
| Congleton to London | (144.7 miles, 232.8 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Congleton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Congleton center |
| The Chimney House Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction W) |
| Saxon Cross Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W) |
| Best Western Manor House Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW) |
| Ye Olde Vicarage | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW) |
| Cranage Hall | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NW) |
| Stop Inn Newcastle-Under-Lyme | (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction S) |
| Hunters Lodge Hotel | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SW) |
| Crewe Hall - A QHotel | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SW) |
| Quality Hotel Stoke-On-Trent | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S) |
| Ramada Crewe | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Congleton |
