Out & about

Discover our textile heritage in the silk town of Macclesfield and at Quarry Bank Mill in Styal. Cruise along the Macclesfield Canal on its route to handsome, stone-built Bollington and the villages of Adlington and Higher Poynton.

Enjoy the stylish shops and restaurants of Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Prestbury and Wilmslow. Stock up on delicious local produce from the Cheshire Smokehouse, Percy Grantham and the Cheshire Gap. Pamper yourself in luxurious spas.

Relax in award-winning gardens at Arley Hall, Tatton Park and Hare Hill. Visit iconic attractions such as Lyme Hall on the edge of the Peak District in Disley, and the huge radio telescope at Jodrell Bank, the most distinctive landmark of the Cheshire Plain.

Head into the Cheshire Peak District for fabulous walking and cycling adventures and panoramic views, staying in top quality farmhouse B&Bs and cottages, discovering great gastropubs and cosy country inns.

Gardens

East Cheshire has more than its fair share of Cheshire’s top gardens and there has never been a better time to visit.

Rural escape

Explore the scenery and wildlife of the Peak District, Macclesfield Forest, Tegg’s Nose Country Park and the Bollin Valley.

Discover the weird and wonderful collection of bridges and locks along the Macclesfield Canal.

Follow the Cheshire Cycleway, exploring our scenery, villages, attractions via an intricate network of quiet country lanes and cycle paths.

Towns and villages

Villages such as Prestbury, Bollington and Alderley Edge are some of the most delightful villages in Cheshire.

You'll find something to suit all tastes, from charming pubs to fine restaurants, trails and cycle tracks to world-class golf, hotel and leisure facilities.