Pictures of Cheshire

About the county of Cheshire

The North-west County of Cheshire boasts some of Englands most scenic countryside and with its history dating back over 4000 years there is plenty to discover on your visit. Take a pleasure Boat ride along the River Dee, relax and enjoy the view in one of its many attractive gardens, or take a stroll through one of the interesting Towns or Villages such as Knutsford, known for its black and white timber clad houses. Notable attractions in Cheshire are Chester Cathedral, the Toy and Doll
Museum and Tatton Park to name but a few.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Cheshire

Congleton (54 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire

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"...

Knutsford (29 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire

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...

Styal (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cheshire

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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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cheshire

Lovell Radio Telescope and Arboretum (2 Pictures)

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

Lyme Park (51 Pictures)

Set amidst the grandeur of the high Peaks amongst softly rolling countryside of undisputed splendour is the magnificent house.....

Roman Gardens (2 Pictures)

The Roman Garden, thus called is a somewhat misleading name. It was certainly not here in Roman times, but is a left-over from.....

Tegg's Nose Country Park (8 Pictures)

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

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