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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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Anderton Boat Lift »The Anderton Boat Lift is an incredible edifice, perched on the banks of the River Weaver like some giant …
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Little Moreton Hall »Little Moreton Hall is one of the finest examples of timber framed houses in the country. With its crooked frontage …
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National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port »With its delightful waterside setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in a fine …
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Bollington Discovery Centre »
Located alongside the canal at Clarence Mill, the Bollington Discovery Centre tells the story of Macclesfield and …
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Bunbury Mill »
This watermill worked right up until 1960, when sadly it was destroyed by a massive flood. However, it has since …
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Dock Road Edwardian Pumping Station »
Before 1913, sewage in Northwich was pumped directly into the river, which caused widespread pollution. However, …
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Dorfold Hall »
Dorfold Hall is a Jacobean country house built in 1616 for Ralph Wilbraham. It is the family home of Mr and Mrs …
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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker »
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, located near Bridge 85, south of Nantwich, was a World War 2 Radar Station, and …
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Lion Salt Works »
It was in 1842 that the Thompson family established their business of producing various salts in Marston. The Lion …
