Places to Visit in Cheshire
The county of Cheshire is located in the north west of England. This county is extremely popular with visitors. Cheshire is rich in history and has some fantastic areas of natural beauty for people who like outdoor and nature pursuits such as walking and hiking.
Towns in Cheshire offer a variety of things to do and see. The county town of Chester, for example, is well worth a visit. The town still has Roman walls and the remains of a fortress and the cathedral is also of interest to many visitors. Other notable towns include Warrington, Crewe, Congleton, Wilmslow and Runcorn.
Visitors who are interested in history should take a look at the various prehistoric burial grounds that are dotted around the county. You can, for example, see Neolithic grounds near Congleton and Bronze Age structures near Alpraham. There are also many different kinds of Iron Age hill forts in the area including notable examples at Bickerton Hill and Helsby.
The scheduled ancient monument that is Beeston Castle is also worth taking a look at. The castle here dates back to the 1200s. Little Moreton Hall which is situated near Congleton is also recommended. This moated 15th century manor house is held to be one of the best surviving examples of a timbered building of its time in England.
Nature lovers, walkers and hikers will also find a lot to do in the county. Cheshire is home, for example to the South Cheshire Way which is a well known walk in the country. The county as a whole is home to the Cheshire Plain which offers a variety of walking, nature and scenic options for visitors.
The county also offers a range of museums and galleries that may be of interest to visitors in the area. The Catalyst Science and Discovery centre which is to be found in Widnes, for example, is held to be the first museum of its type that deals with the history of the chemicals industry. This is a great day out for all the family. Chester’s Grosvenor Museum is a great visit if you want to learn more about the county town and the surrounding area.
If you are interested in Chester’s industrial past then a visit to Quarrybank Mill in the village of Styal may suit you. This old mill is now a museum dedicated to the cotton industry. The Salt Museum in Northwich is also an interesting trip. This museum is all about salt, the mining of which played a major part in Cheshire’s economy for many centuries.