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The small
market town of Congleton lies on the River Dane, at
the eastern edge of the Cheshire Plain and at the southern
reaches of the Pennine Hills.
Congleton's
main landmark, known as The Cloud, is a high outcrop of rocks
overlooking the Cheshire Plain.
The ancient
settlement was first mentioned in the Domesday Book and received
a charter to hold fairs and markets in 1272. After Congleton
was given permission to build a mill by Edward I the town
became an important centre for textile production, particularly
leather gloves and lace.
Today
the town manufactures golf balls and airbags and sand is extracted
on the Cheshire Plain. However, much of Congleton is
a thriving dormitory town for Manchester.
Marton
Church, near Congleton, is a fine black and white building
dating from the 14th century. Built on a historic
mound, it has a plaque proclaiming it to be the oldest timber-framed
church still in use in Europe.
Jodrell
Bank, part of the School of Pysics and Astronomy at The University
of Manchester, lies to the north-west of Congleton.
Nearby
are several magnificent country houses for tourists to visit
including Little Moreton Hall, Gawsworth Hall, Lyme Park and
Capesthorne Hall.
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What
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Congleton Tourist Attractions
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 Jodrell Bank, Macclesfield SK11 9DL |
Just off the A535 between Holmes Chapel and Alderley Edge. The world famous observatory was established in 1945 by Bernard Lovell, who wanted to investigate cosmic rays after his wartime work on radar. The 250 ft diameter radio telescope is named in honour of the scientist., Observational Pathway, 3-D Cinema, Discovery Centre, shop, arboretum.
Tel: 01477 571339 Open: Tue-Fr: 10:30-15:00; Sat-Sun: 11:00-16:00; Closed Mon in winter. 17Mar-28tOct: 10:30-17:30, Closed 6th Jul and 4th Oct  Location Map |
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Little Moreton Hall, Congleton CW12 4SD |
4 miles south-west of Congleton, on A34. One of the best preserved timbered houses in the country. The Hall was the property of the Moreton family. 
Tel: 01260 272018 Open: 2008 1 Mar–16 Mar & 8 Nov–21 Dec: 11:30–16:00 Sat-Sun; 19 Mar–2 Nov 11:30–17:00 Wed-Sun. Open Bank Holiday Mon. Closes dusk if earlier.Last entry 30mins before close. Location Map |
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Gawsworth Hall Church Lane, Gawsworth, Macclesfield SK11 9RN |
2.5 miles south-west of Macclesfield, on A536.Fine timber-framed manor house built in the second half of the 15th century and is a good example of Cheshire 'Black-and-White' architectur.
Tel: 01260 223456 Open: 2008: 4 May-22 June; Sun-Wed 14:00-17:00 & special events; 22 Jun-27 Aug: daily 14:00-17:00; 31 Aug-21Sept: Sun-Wed 14:00-17:00 Location Map |
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Lyme Park Disley, Stockport SK12 2NX |
6.5 miles south-east of Stockport, off A6.Home of the Legh family for almost 600 years. Without being demolished this Elizabethan house has been transformed inside and out.
Tel: 01663 762023 Open: 2008 House:15 Mar–2 Nov 11:00–17:00 Mon-Tue & Fri-Sun.Park:1 Apr–12 Oct 08:00–20:30 Mon-Sun;13 Oct–31 Jan 08:00–18:00 Mon-Sun;Garden:15 Mar–2 Nov 11:00–17:00 Mon-Sun;8 Nov–21 Dec 12:00–15:00 Sat-Sun Last entry 30mins before close. Location Map |
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Capesthorne Hall Siddington, Macclesfield SK11 9JY |
5 miles west of Macclesfield, on A34. Home of the Bromley-Davenport family - the red-brick facades with towers and pinnacles have great character and the house is full of treasures.
Tel: 01625 861221 Open: 2008: Sun & Mon (NOT Wed) and Bank Holidays, Apr-Oct. Gardens:12:00-17:00. Hall: 13:30-16:00 last admission 15:30 Location Map |
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Rode Hall Scholar Green near, Congleton ST7 3QP |
5 miles south-west of Congleton, a mid-18th century red-brick house hidden in wooded grounds.Furnished rooms, portraits. Park and gardens.
Tel: 01270 873237 Open: 2008 House: Apr-Sept on Wed and Bank Holidays 14:00-17:00; Gardens Open: Apr-Sept Tue-Thur 14:00-17:00 Location Map |
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Where
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7 Newcastle Road Congleton CW12 1AH MAP
Originally a Vicarage dating from the 1880's, Alexandra Court has recently been converted into a privately run Hotel. The building has been restored and renovated to its former splendour, retaining its Victorian charm whilst providing every modern..
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Swan Bank Congleton CW12 1AH MAP
Situated at the heart of the attractive market town of Congleton, the strikingly timbered Lion and Swan Hotel is a traditional coaching inn which boasts attractive bedrooms with every modern amenity, a first class restaurant..
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Heritage Marina, Near Congleton
With peaceful views across the historic Macclesfield Canal and over beautiful Cheshire countryside, this superb detached waterside property offers spacious accommodation – and day boat hire and fishing within 100 yards! Boasting its own fenced pat... Sleeps 8 + 4 + 2 cots
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Biddulph, Near Congleton
Superbly situated overlooking fields and the woodland of the Grange Country Park, this completely rebuilt traditional cottage now enjoys very comfortable and contemporary style. Peacefully situated adjoining another cottage, it sits ½ mile from Bi... Sleeps 5 + 1
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Around
The Congleton Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Biddulph (3.54 miles) Kidsgrove (5.59 miles) Alsager (5.98 miles) Sandbach (6.43 miles) Macclesfield (7.49 miles) Leek (8.68 miles) Stoke-on-Trent (9.59 miles) Alderley Edge (9.61 miles) Middlewich (9.79 miles) Newcastle-under-Lyme (10.49 miles) Crewe (10.59 miles) |
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