My Cheshire
“Cheshire is unique. It contains in a small compass most of the landscapes to be found in Britain. Within a radius of 20 miles of where I live I can move from estuary, through fen, dairy and arable farms, to sheep runs and bleak mountain tors. There is nowhere to match it.”
Alan Garner International prize-winning author.
Events Extravaganza
Cheshire’s Peak District has a superb events calendar offering everything from rural opera and open air theatre, to family fun events and fantastic festivals.
Macclesfield’s Barnaby festival in June revives the quirky Barnaby Fair, a tradition dating back to the 13th century. Now extended to two fun filled weeks including a new art trail, the Barnaby festival breathes talent and creative energy into the streets of the town which is
Stay Close STAY WITH A RESTAURANT
Best Western Manor House Hotel (p50) Mere Court Hotel (p56) Cottons Hotel & Spa (p51)
STAY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Ashgrove House Country House Retreat (p58) Cranage Hall (p51)
Lower House Farm Holiday Cottages (p59) Mere Court Hotel (p56)
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STAY WITH A SPA Cottons Hotel & Spa (p51) De Vere Mottram Hall (p47) The Mere Golf Resort & Spa (p48) Cranage Hall (p51)
STAY WITH GOLF De Vere Mottram Hall (p47) The Mere Golf Resort & Spa (p48)
famous for its silk
manufacturing industry and was also the birthplace of celebrated wildlife artist Charles Tunnicliffe.
Throughout the summer Tatton Park celebrates Beatrix Potter with an enchanting programme of family events and activities with characters and scenes from her stories, plus trails, craft and art activities, workshops and theatre. Tatton hosts a whole range of events including the RHS Flower showin
July, outdoor picnic concerts, historic reenactments, food festivals and much more – check out the events listing for more details.
Stretch your legs at the Bollington Walking Festival this October. Now in its fourth year and with a packed fringe programme, the festival has become a real feature in the Peak District walking calendar.
Stay in Style
The area’s stunning scenery and fabulous things to see and do make Cheshire’s Peak District the ideal choice for a short break. Stay in a picturesque country inn or a cosy farm B&B. Relax in a luxury holiday cottage or indulge yourself at one of our spa hotels, where the more energetic can enjoy a round of golf too. See cheshirepeak
district.com
The Peak District
The Peak District National Park is Britain’s first designated National Park. Visitors can easily explore the internationally important landscapes and spectacular scenery offering a wealth of choice for a wonderful holiday. For more info go to
visitpeakdistrict.com
MONEY SAVING TIP
For a free downloadable route pack of over 30 different walking routes go to www.discovercheshire
peakdistrict.co.uk and for a Gritstone Trail Map see www.discoverthe
gritstonetrail.co.uk
Barnaby Festival © Mariusz Nurkiewicz
Alan Garner
Lyme Park
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