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Wilmslow stands on the River Bollin between Alderley Edge and Handforth. 

The town began to develop in the 19th century when the area's attractive rural position beside a railway junction made it a desirable place for Manchester businessmen to locate their homes. 

Today Wilmslow is the home of the huge Umbro clothing company who have their headquarters in the area. 

Like Alderley Edge, Wilmslow is an affluent area with many famous residents.

The town boasts waht is probably the UK's smallest tourist attraction.  In the towns centre is the Romany Memorial Garden with the Romany caravan belonging to the Reverend George Bramwell Even's (also known as Romany or The Tramp).  During World War II the Romany caravan or 'vardo' featured in the author and broadcaster's radio programme for BBC Children's Hour, 'Out with Romany', and also in his numerous books.  The preserved vardo is open to the public on the second Saturday of each month. 

Near Wilmslow, at Styal, , stands Quarry Bank Mill.  Now owned by the National Trust, this huge 18th century factory has been preserved as a museum to the cotton industry. 

Quarry Bank Mill was founded by Samuel Greg in 1764 on the banks of the River Bollin. By 1832 the cotton spinning factory was the largest one in the UK.  Robert Greg, Samuel Greg's son, introduced weaving at the mill after 1834. 

Farm buildings in Styal were converted to house the workers and as the mill developed purpose-built housing was erected for the employees.  Today Styal is still a thriving community. 

The Georgian mill still produces calico cotton, which is sold in the Mill Shop.

Quarry Bank Mill notably used unpaid child apprentices until 1847.  These pauper children worked long hours in the factory and then did schoolwork and gardening after coming back from the mill.  Although life was tough, most of the children prefered to work at the mill rather than live at the Workhouse, the only alternative. The children lived in a separate building near the mill called the Apprentice House, which is open to the public, and costumed guides now take visitors on timed tours.  The Apprentice House's garden, once tended by the Apprentices, has traditional varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs, as well as geese and hens. 

Quarry Bank Mill is surrounded by the 384 acre Styal Estate and its woodland and riverside walks provide a peaceful contrast to the mill.

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Bramall Hall Bramhall Park, Wilmslow
A fine example of a Cheshire 'Black and White' timber-framed manor house. Stands in a prosperous suburb south-east of Manchester surrounded by 70 acres of parkland which now form a municipal park Information
Tel: 0845 8330974 Open: 2008 Easter:Good Fri & Bank Hol Mon 11:00-16:00 Sat & Easter Sun 13:00-16:00; Apr-Sept:Sun-Thur 13:00-17:00, Fri-Sat 13:00-16:00 Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:00;Oct-1 Jan: Tue-Sun 13:00-16:00 Bank Holidays 11:00-16:00 (NY Day) Closed 24-26 & 31 Dec Admission Charge Location Map
Quarry Bank Mill Quarry Bank Road, Styal, Wilmslow SK9 4LA
Museum,Mill, and the Apprentice House as well as walks. The museum's award-winning galleries are devoted to water and steam power.  Hands-on displays and exhibits show how early textile engineers transformed traditional spinning and weaving.  Quarry Bank Mill has the most powerful working waterwheel in Europe and visitors can also see a Beam Engine dating from the 1830s and a Horizontal Steam Engine in steam each day.
Tel: 01625 527468 Open: Mill:2 Oct-16 Mar 2007 11:00-16:00 Wed-Sun Apprentice House:various Please Telephone Timed tickets from Mill on arrival. Closed: 12-23 Dec. Estate: Open all year 07:00-18:00 Mon-Sun. Site closed 25 Dec. Admission Charge Location Map

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Stanneylands Hotel & 8 days parking Stanneylands Road Wilmslow SK9 4EY MAP
This exclusive country house hotel is set in several acres of beautiful gardens. Recently awarded 'Visit Chester and Cheshire Hotel of The Year 2006/ 2007'. All 56 well appointed en suite bedrooms have satellite television, radio, telephone and ...

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Stanneylands Hotel (BB) Stanneylands Road Wilmslow SK9 4EY MAP
This exclusive country house hotel is set in several acres of beautiful gardens. Recently awarded 'Visit Chester and Cheshire Hotel of The Year 2006/ 2007'. All 56 well appointed en suite bedrooms have satellite television, radio, telephone and ...

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Stanneylands Hotel (Room Only) Stanneylands Road Wilmslow SK9 4EY MAP
This exclusive country house hotel is set in several acres of beautiful gardens. Recently awarded 'Visit Chester and Cheshire Hotel of The Year 2006/ 2007'. All 56 well appointed en suite bedrooms have satellite television, radio, telephone and ...

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Premier Inn Racecourse Road Wilmslow SK9 5LR MAP
At Manchester Airport (Wilmslow) food and drink is available at the Boddington Arms and Pub Restaurant

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Holiday Inn Manchester Airport Altrincham Road Wilmslow SK9 4LR MAP
This hotel has an attractive riverside setting and a wealth of amenities including the Terrace Restaurant, lounge bar and Club Moativation Health & Fitness Club.

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Holiday Inn Manchester Airport (2 Night Offer) Altrincham Road Wilmslow SK9 4LR MAP
This hotel has an attractive riverside setting, overlooking the Cheshire Country Park. For a perfect stay be sure to try out the Terrace Restaurant, lounge bar and Club Moativation health and fitness club. Why not take a short walk to the ...

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Stanneylands Hotel Stanneylands Road Wilmslow SK9 4EY MAP
This exclusive country house hotel is set in several acres of beautiful gardens. All 31 well appointed en-suite bedrooms have Satellite TV, radio, telephone and trouser press. The hotel has 2 AA Rosettes for fine cuisine and is an ideal base for ...

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Around The Wilmslow Area


Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Alderley Edge (1.78 miles) Knutsford (6.10 miles) Altrincham (6.43 miles) Macclesfield (6.45 miles) Stockport (6.53 miles) Trafford Park (9.75 miles) Manchester (10.73 miles) Salford (11.36 miles) Congleton (11.37 miles) Ashton-under-Lyne (12.54 miles) Middlewich (12.78 miles)

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