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Alsager

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Exploring Cheshire is an adventure in itself. If you’re looking for a peaceful and laid-back break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then you’ve come to the right place.

Cheshire has a number of market towns and small villages dotted throughout the county.  Visiting any of these is a real treat and Cheshire is perfectly situated for a weekend in the Peak District.

Take a stroll around the medieval market town of Nantwich, explore the industrial heritage of Crewe or simply relax in one of Wilmslow's wine bars.

A brilliant range of accommodation is available throughout Cheshire, from 5* hotels to budget hostels and bunkhouses.

For a relaxing weekend break, Make it Macclesfield.  

 Make it Macclesfield

  • Alderley Edge

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    Known as the Champagne capital of Britain

  • Alsager

    Alsager

    The small Cheshire market town of Alsager packs a large punch.

  • Audlem

    Audlem

    Audlem is a picture perfect village in the southernmost part of Cheshire.

  • Bollington

    Bollington

    Known to residents as the ‘Happy Valley’.

  • Congleton

    Congleton

    nown locally as Beartown, the pretty market town of Congleton is perfectly placed for a weekend getaway to Cheshire’s Peak District.

  • Crewe

    Crewe

    A thriving live music scene, as well as a range of shops, bars, pubs and restaurants.

  • Disley

    Disley

    Disley is a picturesque village a stone’s throw away from the Peak District.

  • Frodsham

    Frodsham

    Frodsham is a thriving Cheshire Market Town that dates from the 13th century

  • Holmes Chapel

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    Holmes Chapel is an attractive village overlooking the Dane Valley.

  • Knutsford

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    Knutsford is a small town with a big attitude

  • Lymm

    Lymm

    A picturesque village in the heart of Cheshire, Lymm boasts numerous restaurants and pubs, beautiful walks around the village.

  • Macclesfield

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    Macclesfield grew as one of the main silk centres of the country.

  • Malpas

    Malpas

    Malpas is a picturesque village deep in the south Cheshire countryside

  • Middlewich

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    Middlewich is a historic market town in the heart of Cheshire, that boasts a timeline of history spanning over 2,000 years.

  • Nantwich

    The picturesque market town of Nantwich, set by the River Weaver, has kept its Medieval street pattern and the pedestrian centre allows visitors to explore the winding streets and pathways.

    Nantwich is a medieval market town with a modern edge. Make the most of your visit to Nantwich with the help of our guide.

  • Neston

    Neston

    Neston has always been an important town locally.

  • Poynton

    Poynton

    Poynton nestles in the foothills of the Peak District National Park and is a perfect base for exploring the Cheshire countryside.

  • Sandbach

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    The town is renowned for its award winning floral displays that adorn this attractive Cheshire market town.

  • Stockton Heath

    Stockton Heath

    A village with a country feel, yet with urban benefits, just on the outskirts of Warrington.

  • Tarporley

    Tarporley

    Prosperous and attractive, Tarporley lies in the beautiful, rolling countryside of mid-Cheshire.

  • Wilmslow

    Wilmslow

    Wilmslow is a shopper’s paradise. A small place with a big attitude.

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