Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Tuesday 16th March 2010

Places to go in Cheshire

If history floats your boat then head to Cheshire where museums, stately homes and stunning gardens appear round every corner.

The county is also home to the innovative Anderton Boat Lift, perhaps the most incredible piece of historic canal architecture anywhere on the waterway system.

Local attractions

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The Anderton Boat Lift

The Anderton Boat Lift is an incredible edifice, perched on the banks of the River Weaver like some giant …

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction
  • Visitor centre
Image for Dunham Massey

An elegant Georgian house, Dunham Massey is surrounded by a stunning 200 acre estate and is home to an extraordinary …

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction
Image for Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall is one of the finest examples of timber framed houses in the country. With its crooked frontage …

  • Historic building
Image for Lyme Park

Lyme Park is a magnificent estate with breath-taking views of the Chesire Plains. The impressive stone mansion was …

  • Leisure attraction
Image for Merseyside Maritime Museum

Housed in a former bonded warehouse on Albert Dock, the Museum tells the story of Liverpool's seafaring heritage. …

  • Museum
Image for National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port

With its delightful waterside setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in a fine …

  • Museum
Clarence Mill, Bollington. © Chris Allen - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Located alongside the canal at Clarence Mill, the Bollington Discovery Centre tells the story of Macclesfield and …

  • Gallery
  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction
  • Museum
  • Cafe
Bunbury Mill. © Alan Godfree - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

This watermill worked right up until 1960, when sadly it was destroyed by a massive flood. However, it has since …

  • Leisure attraction

Before 1913, sewage in Northwich was pumped directly into the river, which caused widespread pollution. However, …

  • Leisure attraction

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