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Hugh Town at early evening.

Hugh Town

in the county of Isles of Scilly

The Orangery, Belton House, Belton, Lincolnshire. The Orangery seen from across the lawns.

Belton

in the county of Lincolnshire

Pictures of Congleton

a Historic Market Town 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.

Recommended towns & villages near Congleton

Mow Cop at sunset

Mow Cop (15 Pictures) in the county of Staffordshire

(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S of Congleton)

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...

Rudyard lake, Staffordshire

Rudyard (3 Pictures) in the county of Staffordshire

(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE of Congleton)

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...

View from Stormy Point, Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Alderley Edge (16 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cheshire

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction N of Congleton)

Alderley Edge is a popular tourist spot in the county of Cheshire, consisting of a prominent 'edge' or sandstone ridge which is popular with walkers and offers stunning views. You.....

Opening up for birthing at Stoke on Trent, Trent and Mersey canal

Stoke-on-Trent (31 Pictures) in the county of Staffordshire

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S of Congleton)

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...

Nantwich, Cheshire

Nantwich (36 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire

(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction SW of Congleton)

Today, Nantwich is a busy bustling place of business and commerce that still manages to retain its unique 'Elizabethan' flavour...

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Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall (48 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW)

Little Moreton Hall is without doubt the finest example of timber-framed architecture in England. The building overflows with.....

Biddulph Grange Garden

Biddulph Grange Garden (42 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE)

This remarkable garden surrounds a grand house with a history of fluctuating fortunes. The gardens were originally the creation.....

Mow Cop Castle, Staffordshire

Mow Cop Castle (12 Pictures)

(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S)

Mow Cop Castle is a Grade 2 listed building and dates back to 1754 when Randle Wilbraham of nearby Rode Hall built it as a.....

Serpentine Pool, Greenway Bank Country Park, Biddulph

Greenway Bank Country Park (3 Pictures)

(5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction SE)

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Lovell telescope: scan of an old 6x4 print

Lovell Radio Telescope and Arboretum (2 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW)

For over 40 years the giant Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank has been a familiar feature of the Cheshire landscape and an.....

Leathers Smithy, Macclesfield Forest

Leathers Smithy (1 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)

Dating form the 18th Century and standing in beautiful surroundings, on the edge of Macclesfield Forest Reservoir, this stone.....

view from the summit of Tegg's Nose

Tegg's Nose Country Park (8 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)

Tegg's Nose Country Park comprises mainly of wild untamed countryside high above Macclesfield. It offers nature lovers many.....


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