Knutsford

A delightful town with many buildings of historical and architectural interest, Knutsford is mentioned in the Domesday Book and legend has it that King Canute (Knut) marched here, going north in 1017 and 'fording' the River Lilly.

Richard Harding Watt (1842-1913) commissioned many buildings of eccentric style in both the town centre and Legh Road, including a Memorial Tower to Elizabeth Gaskell, the novelist who grew up here and featured the town in Cranford and Wives and Daughters.

The first Saturday in May is Knutsford Royal May Day, with the town fete on the Heath. On this day unique coloured sand pictures on the pavements continue a long tradition.

Picturesque King Street leads the visitors to magnificent Tatton Park.

Knutsford's fame as one of the best places to eat out continues to grow, enhancing both its day and night life.