4 Clithcroc Advertiser and Times, Friday, August 25, 196 LAST
0 JM E S l t i SPECIAL FEATURE
, CHANCE We arc now getting to
the end of the Stately Homes “Season” and this must be the last chance for many people to take advantage of the oppor tunities to visit mansions many of which have very close associations with his tory. Afforded, too, are opportunities to see price
No need # a
THOHESBY HALL ‘The Heart of Sherwood Forest’
Manvel's lrom Good Friday, March 24th, to Sunday Oct 1st The Attractions include:
Open to the Public by the courtesy ot The Countess
Good Friday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays, Tuesdays 2-30 to 6 ADMISSION:
Full catering facilities in licensed Restaurants Open: Sundays and Bank Holidays 12-30 to 6
MOTOR RALLIES — CRICKET MATCHES
EXHIBITIONS OF TOPICAL INTEREST THE AVIARIES — MODEL RAILWAY
THE STATE APARTMENTS THE TERRACES and GARDENS
Adults 3/6 Children 1/6 For Hall and Gardens Adults 1/6 Children od. For Gardens only Special rates for large parties
Further Particulars and Programme from: T.H.O. Thoresby Hall, Nr.Ollerton. Notts. Tels: Edwinstone 301, 376
Car Park for Cars and Motor-Cycles Free Parking for Coaches
VISIT
pictures, china, armour and family a rt treasures of hlstorlo and national importance.
* BROWSIOLME HALL ★
Six miles trom Cllthcroc on the MlttomWIiltcwcIl road on the way to the Trough of Bowland. Open—Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays. All Bank Holiday Mondays and Tuesdays until Mid*Octottcr from 2 p.m. to 6*30 p.m. Organised parties on other days by arrangement with Secretary, Browsholme Hall. Near Clithcroe. Tel. Stonyhurst 330.
ADMISSION 3/*. TATTON PARK Lord Ecertno ot Tatton
ruts oeautliul cxamfilo of English country Mansion dating from early Tudor times, containing lino examples of panelling, furniture, tapestries,
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OPEN ALL THE TEAR HOUND. APH1L 1st, In SEIM. JOLh. 11 tl.m. to l p.m! and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. DAILY (Thursdays excepted). OCTOBER 1st to MARCH 31st 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. DAILY (Thursdays excepted). Refreshments and Ught Mcals Srvcd to the Cafe. Admission: ADULTS 2/-. CHILDREN 9d School Parties 6d. per person. The Hall stands to Bramhall Park, adjoining the Stockport to Bramhall Road. Bramhall Lane A5102 at Bram- hall Green Within the Park there are ample parking facilities for visitors.
SHIBDEN HA L L HALIFAX
“ WEST YORKSHIRE
FOLK.MUSEUM
nouse with later additions furnished with 17th and 18th century material. The 17th century barn and outbuildings
An early 15th-century nair-tlmbcrcd
equipped with early agricultural imple ments and craft workshops. The museum is set in a large park and surrounded by terrace gardens including a reconstructed berb garden of the 17th century.-
Admission: 6d. and 3d.
Times of opening: April to Sept. Incl. 11 until 7. Sunday 2 until 5—Oct.
A line example ot a stately residence ot 130 years ago. furnished with the family possessions. Unique museum
KNUTSFORD
hunting trophies, foreign curiosities, veteran vehicles. PI ft.,, acres ot beautiful gardens. Superb dlsDlav of rhododendrons and azallas.
Open dailv (except Mondays) and on Bank Holidays until 15th October
One thousand acres of parkland—two meres.
t*ark opens 11 am House and Gardens 2 D.m. Restaurant open 11 a.m.
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Leaflet oi further information from Manager and Curator. Tatton Park. Knutsford. Cheshire.
entrance from Mere-Ashley road 31 miles north of Ixnutsford; 3* miles from M6 Junction with A536.
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TMQRNEYHOLME HALL Residential Hotel and Licensed Restaurant
Bed and Breakfast — Full Board Residence Luncheons, Afternoon Teas, High Teas and Dinners
Wedding " Hies Calcrcd For Excellent Cuisine
For Reservations Telephone
Mr. and Mrs. L. Salisbury DUNSOP BRIDGE
(Nr. CLITHEROE) 271 SLEDMERE HOUSE
On the main road between York and Bridlington. Horae of Sir Richard and Lady Sykes.
Georgian House with line Adam ceilings, pictures, porcelain and furniture. HOURS: 1-30 p.m. to C-o p.m.
OPEN DAILY EXCEPT on Mondays and Fridays until October }st* OPEN:
Bank Holiday Monday. August 28th. ADMISSION: H°uso an<* /Gro^£nf* Adults 3/-. Children 1/6. Grounds only, Adults 1/8. Children 1/-. Teas, Refreshments and Cold Lunches obtainable. Free car and coach parks.
Sir Richard Sykes, when at home, will play the organ during the viewing of the house between 3 and 4 o’clock on Sunday afternoons.
The H is to r ic Home o t th e CURZON family f f ’A w
KEDLEST0N HALL 4 miles N.W.. «nrt rpqirience of Viscount and viscountess SCARS-
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of DEBBY J ? 1
St -n iioted columns or veined alabaster and magnificent wM
with lte worid-tamous Marble; Hall
Rate Abartments is probably the finest untouched work ot Eobert A DAM in the country. Also on view Is an AXHIBITION ot the magnificent Silver Ivories and Works of
vSerov of India 1893 to 190b (Admission 1s.. Children 6d.) ant* Xllth Century Church.
Oncn everv Sunday until last Sunday in Seotombor. also Bank Holiday Mondays. r-HIlrirnn
Admission: Houso and Grounds: Adults Js„ Childron Is. Dd Musoum: Adults 1s.. Children nn. Refreshment Facilities
Full S 9
rt"collected bv the Marquis Ourzon of Kecfieston while h
information: Tho Agent. Kodleston Hall. Derby. Duffild 2396.
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THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS, BEELEY R rbj 5 r *
Situate just otf the m^n Mallocte to road near Chatsworth In the centre of the most beautiful country In 1
BUILT 1656
excellent wines and spirits to match, SPACIOUS CAR PARK.
A hospitable welcome, courteous Ecrviw wid n truly magnificent tablo with a wide selection of
RING PARLEY DALE 3259 FOR YOUR TABLE.
LYME PARK — DISLEY Main A6 Road, Nr. Stockport.
House dating from Elizabethan Times. Impressive Palladian Exterior (1720) by Giacomo Loom.
iHome of Logh family for 600 years. Guided parties leave at
between Macclesdeld and Ooneleton In an Idyllic setting_ close to th(! lorely medieval Church. The mlle-louu park wall “ Closes ^ e famous tllttaU Gromu formed by the Fltton family, who-were seated at Gawsworth from 1300 untl the late 17th century. Open to October 1st. Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sun days and Bank Holiday Weekends 2—7 p.m. Other days by arrangement. Admission 3/-, Children l/6d. FREE OAR PARK. Teas-and reslrcshments available in the Pavilion.
C ARKET PLACE, From 7-30 p.m. to 9-30 p.m.
from 12 noon to 2 P.m. Dinners Every Evening
Lunches Daily
For reservations please telephone Chanol-en-lo-Frith 2105.
Room Available for Private Dinner Dances.
Weddings. Receptions and Parties Catered for.
HAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH.
KING’S ARMS M HOTEL
Residential. Fully Licensed Hotel.
Fishing Boating, Swimming. Speed Boat Racing. Amusement Arcade! Children’s Playground, Children's |T.V. Room, Licensed Club. Shops and Cafe. /
LAKESTDE LIDO
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CARAVANS FOR HIRE. CAMPING SITES AVAILABLE. A few Holiday Sites for Caravans available.
HOME OP EAST COAST BOAT CLUB.
Nex t S p e ed b o a t Race. S u n d ay . August 2 7th. DAY VISITORS WELCOME ANYTIME.
NORTH SOMERCOTES On. Main Grimsby to Mablethorpe Road Near Louth, Lincolnshire. Phone North Somercotes 315
A day out that’s different . . .
*YORK MINSTER
* THE SHAMBLES * THE UNUSUAL CASTLE MUSEUM * RIVER TRIPS * RAILWAY MUSEUM * 3 MILES OF. CITY WALLS * PICTURESQUE OLD STREETS AND BUILDINGS *
ST. MARY'S ABBEY AND GARDENS (complcto with peacocks) * GOOD SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.
YORK
CITY OF HISTORY Illlustratod leaflet from
_______ THIS BANK HOLIDAY VISIT ---------- RUDDING PARK only three miles from Harrogate.
m i l ! * ^French iSiscs. Azaleas, Rhododendrons and many rare plants.
a ritfitinculshcd Recency Home set to. rolling parkland, designed by Repton. thV S b f u l xorOsns with their large collection oi oM-lasllloncd roses,
FULL A LA CARTE MENU
Almost Bant Holidays, Saturday to Tuesday Incluslvo-U a.m. to 1 p.m. OPEN until OCTOBER. Each day (except Friday) from 2 p.m. to p.m.
The House contains ft fine collection ot Furniture, T a t t l e s . Silver Ghtoa ntr You may leave your children under capable supervision to the Todd
f i t |? avg
mrcta Tearooms In Grounds seating 240 and serving home-cooked food. World-famous Lilian Lunn Exhibition free, showing .00 fl.urcs.
“ ound equipped with Sandpit. Swings. Si de and other; amuse-
Every Craning J htp,m: t0 12 S u n d ay Lunch 4
isssa tbt o2' l l $ £ ' —flgSsr1 0 " nformation Contro. York
Why nol have a run out lo Rochdale’s most luxurious Restaurant
THE NORDEN chimney
CHESTER ZO O
The country’s most progressive Zoo, where the welfare of the animals is the first consideration. Beautiful gardens, water bus trips, excellent catering facilities.
Open daily 9 a.m. till dusk
Free Brochure on request from:— Dept. L 35, Chester Zoo, Chester
The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton is within reach of Derbyshire’s best known Stately H om e s______
This is the p la c e * ^ SU ^ m yen%yretheliSelv0 walking and
ss/sf a s s&r etc.
Crazy Golf, Tennis, a— »
es
L 650 Years of History. • Mt Colonel and Lady Margaret toyddelton will admit visitors
CHIRK CASTLE NORTH WALES
G the State Rooms. Long . f allery, Old Hall, and Gardens,
Thursday. • Saturday and Sun day from May toSeptember (inclusive). Also Whitsun and August Bank Holidays from 11 A a.m. to 5 pm.
rom 2 p.m; to 5 Tuesday.
G dmission to-Castle and S arde ns4/- (Children 2/6) ipecial arrangements for °raan
"RESTAURANT AND CAFbiriKlA OPEN DAILY 10-30 a.m.
Rooms on any day. cxcept Mondays, can be made- on application to the Secretary. Home Farm Office, Chirk
sed parties to see the State Castle, North Wales. ;Tel. Chirk
Reduced Admission .Charges for Coach Parties booking belorehand. 1967
, This beautiful lGth century half-timbered Manor Bouse is situated halt a:ty ■
GAWSWORTH HALL Near MACCLESFIELD, CHESH1HE.
ntervals Gardens. Park 1,320 acres. Herd of Bod Deer. Car Park 2/-.
daily 11 until 5. Sunday 2 until 5* Refreshment facilities.
Swan Hotel Sandwiches. Bed and Breakfast.
Caocll Parties Catered for without Booking.
Advance Bookings for Full Meals accepted.
Entertainmont at Weekends. Tel. Kirkham 2180.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Clarkson. Your Hosts: 181 50? BRAMHALL HALL — CHESHIRE
less collections of paintings and furniture—opportuni ties which were denied only
a few years ago. Magnificent g r o u n ds , outstanding architecture,
are all there for the view ing, and for reasonable admission charges it is possible to spend the whole day browsing over the treasures of centuries.
S HOMES travel far to see these
House Museum of the decora tive arts. It is a 17th century building with 18th century additions standing in 70 acres of parkland and garden. Rooms decorated in period style1 contain fine furniture, paintings, china and silver ware. Additional rooms with exhibits of glassware and Victoriana are also open to the public. Four other rooms are used to house travelling exhibitions in addition to ex hibitions organised by the Corporation during the sum mer months.
Cannon Hall Camion Hall is a Country
Harrogate, it is the residence of the Earl and Countess of
Harewood House (Yorkshire) Midway between Leeds and
Harewood. The combined talents of the
[ grounds set out by "Capabi lity” Brown.
18th century architects, Robert Adam and John Cart produ ced a splendid building which is seen to advantage in the
Bramhall Hall (near Stock- port, Cheshire) Originally constructed as a
Holiday Attractions
it had suffered at the hands of the Scots. This in turn was swallowed up In the massive rebuilding of 1307—1310, when the present round towers and the castle as seen today was completed.
Norman castle in stone after
Chirk Castle (North Wales) About six miles north of Owestry, Chirk Castle com mands a view said to extend over 16 counties. I t is one of a series of castles built along the Welsh border to keep the Celts within their hills.
portant part in the Civil War, when it withstood a three- year seige by Cromwell’s men. After this the castle was “slighted" by order of Parlia
The castle played an im ment.
fine example of a Tudor Manor in a most romantic setting. The gardens, which are after the French manner include excellent examples of topiary and beech hedges.
Levens Hall (Westmorland) Near Kendal, the hall is a
Thorcsby Hail (Notts.) . In the heart of Sherwood
one-storey house in the 14th century it was the seat of the Davenport family, between 1350 and 1880. Apart from various additions carried out in 1887 by Charles Neville Esq., the Hall remains in its original beautifully preserved state and contains furniture, tapestry and fittings of the period.
Chatsworth House (Derby shire)Probably the best known of the Derbyshire houses, Chats worth is 14 miles south of Sheffield and stands in an extensive deer park on the banks- of the River Derwent surrounded by the Peak Dis trict National Dark.
beauties of the past, visit Browsholme Hall, Clitheroe, still the home of one family
Browsholme Hq(>, Clitheroe If you are interested in the
Road and on the way to the Trough oi Bowland. Hie pre sent Hall was rebuilt in 1507 and refronted in 1604. It is
after 600 years. t Six miles from Clitheroe on
he whaliey-Mitton-Whitewell
set in fine landscape surroun dings and contains treasures of historic and national importance.
fortress, it was replaced by a
For the Ideal Family Outing Visit THE ROYAL UMPIRE EXHIBITION
and see the finest collection of carriages in the north. The haun ted Manor House and Baronial Hall, the Oldc Worlde Village. The Lake Waterfall, Sun Lounge and River Walk. Children's Playground. Zoo & Aviary. The Murderers
Camping and Ficknlcking Free. Open dally until dusk from March to November.
On the A58I Chorlcy to Liverpool road at Croston.
ADULTS 2/6. CHILDREN 6d. Telephone: CROSTON 257.
NORBRECK HYDRO HOTEL
IDEAL HOLIDAY FOR ALL
THE FAMILY
QUEENS PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL Reservations: Blackpool 52341.
EXCELLENT FAMILY AND CONFERENCE HOTEL
First Class Grill Room
AMERICAN BAR and other PUBLIC BARS Ample C a r P a rk Space .
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Compound Tartan Cate and many other attractions.
Skipton Castle Originally a wood pallisaded
Forest three miles north of Ollerton. on the Worksop road, the Hall has many con nections with the legend of Robin Hood and his merry
men.
of the Lake District at Cark- G in-Cartmel, 4 miles from
Holker Hall (Lancashire) Standing on the threshold
former home of the Dukes of Devonshire and is now owned by Mr. Richard Cavendish. The hall is set in extensive gardens and is particularly beautiful in early summer. Fallow deer have roamed the park for over 200 years.
range-over-Sands, it is the
Gainsborough Old Hall (Lines.)
the hall is a 15th and 16th century manor house rebuilt
Situated at Gainsborough, . , '
by Lord Burgh after the pre vious hall had been wrecked during the Wars of the Roses. It was completed in time to have as a royal visitor Richard III in 1484.
delightful of the provincial zoos, containing the finest col lection of Birds of Paradise in Britain, and many animals that will amuse and delight children. Good parking and catering arrangements.______
Chester zoo Probably one of the most
Budding Park (near Harro gate)
York. In addition to the fine display of tapestries, china pictures, furniture and books on display there can now be seen in a special new exhibi tion hall the exquisite collec tion of over 200 figures made by Mrs. Lilian Lunn.
Overlooking the Plain of .
Shibden Hall (near Halifax), West Yorkshire Folk Museum An early 15th century half-
timbered house with later additions, furnished with 17th and 18th century material. The 17th century bam and outbuildings are equipped with early agricultural imple ments and craft workshops. The museum is set in a large park and surrounded by ter race gardens including a re constructed herb garden of the 17th century. Admission
6d. and 3d.
thern Horticultural Society, the 40 acres of exceptionally lovely gardens abound with rare shrubs and Alpines. There is also a fine stretch of
Harlow Car Gardens Harrogate Headquarters of the Nor
woodland.
Bramham Park (Y Six milest south of Wether-
in 1710, is of Classic style. The mansion is surrounded by a splendid park laid out in the manner of Versailles m the
early 18 th .century.
■ first half of the 19th century. Ripley has belonged to the Ingilby family since abput
“Capability Brown” in the
Ripley Castle Set1 in grounds laid put by
' 1350. Tlie gatehouse leading into the courtyard was built about 1450. The tower the oldest part of the house was rebuilt in 1780, the old ban queting hall and chapel being nulled down m the process, though parts of the old house
DON’T FAIL TO VISIT SOUTHPORT’S FAMOUS
MODEL VILLAGE
The ideal Family Attraction Open From 9 a.m. Every Day
ILLUMINATIONS FROM DUSK
SPECIAL PARTY RATES UPON APPLICATION Tel: Southport 4033
HARLOW CAR, HARROGATE Valley Gardens and Pine Woods
Anproach by Otley Rpad to Crag Lane, or on foot through H
The Gardens and Trial Grounds of the
NORTHERN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY are open to the public from dawn to dusk throughout the year See the beautiful stream and Alpine gardens, stroll In the woodland, inspect the many trials, including those of the Royal National Rose Society, enjoy the colour and interest of the ornamental gardens, see what a wide variety of plant life you can grow in the North if you try.
ADMISSION: 2/- ADULTS: 6d. CHILDREN. HAREWOOD HOUSE and GARDENS, Yorkshire. Between Leeds and Harrogate on the A.61.
Open August Bank Holiday Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Also every Sunday to end of October, 'and Wednesdays and Thursdays during September.
Times: Sundays 1p.m.—6 p.m. (Oct. 12 noon—5 p.m.) Other days 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Home of the Earl of. Harewood. THE WANTED INN
12 miles from Chatsworth, 4 MILES FROM BUXTON AN AUTHENTIC 16th CENTURY INN
SPARROWPIT, NEAR BUXTON On the A.623 Manchester—Baslow Road
upholding the tradition of English hospitality Superb food and wines Restaurant open dally
Phone Cliapel-en-le-Frith 2862 Resident Owners:. Mr. and Mrs. J- BUSWELL
OLD HALL, GAINSBOROUGH
15th Century halMimbered Manor Houso. medieval kitchen, period rooms ,
OPEN DAILY 2-5 p.m. (Including Saturdays) to OCTOBER. ADMISSION 2/6
and furniture., Enquiries: Secretary. Old Hall Parnell Street, Gainsborough..,. .. Reductions for organised parties. CHILDREN 1/6
REFRESH) on wcekdif
The super' Ih i garden!
HALL. Admissioi
BURN!
GARDi POCKIM E. Yorf
CAI Barnsld Admission
Built by the im One oi the most splendid collectic
displays
ot Devonshire « The extensh
wooded Park «:• the House. OPE
Times ol Adntiss
Monday & Tucs Monday & Tu*» Wednesday. Tin Saturday A Si
by, on the'Al,- the,house, biult
were incorporated into the re building.
room link the earliest days of Ripley with the latest. Facmg
The portraits in the dining . .. .
the window is a medieval por trait, on an oak panel, of King Edward HI. Above i t is a boar’s head, the crest of the Ingilby family. The tradition is that Thomas de Ingilby saved the King’s life from a wild boar when they were hunting in Knaresborough Forest, and that in gratitude the King gave Thomas “free warren” in the forest—free- dom to hunt there— and sub sequently the right by charter to hold an annual market and horse fair in Ripley.
famous poet, who was last of ten Byrons to live at New stead after it was given to the family in 1540 on the dissolu tion of monasteries, it is filled with romantic and historic
Newstead Abbey Home of Lord Byron the
Middle Ages. Special features are the
some of which existed in the
Japanese Gardens, the Eagle Pon, Devil’s Wood and' the rhododendrons.
The Wanted Inn Here you will find the
^onerous, old-fashioned cour tesy and hospitality which
Dickens has made famous the world ov&r. Just# four miles from Buxton and only 12 miles from Chatsworth, here at Sparrowpit, near Buxton, is a grand place to pause for good food and wines when visiting any of a dozen or more stately homes of Britain.
interest. Hie poet sold the estate to Col. Wildman, an old school fellow at Harrow, for
£94,
500.Now in the possession of the City of Nottingham, New stead houses several rich col lections of relics, pictures and furniture. Conducted tours of
the abbey are available. Out-of-doors, the 333 acres
of park offers much, with lakes, ponds and waterfalls.
YorkYork is one of the great historic centres of this coun try and it is appropriate that as one of the finest medieval cities in existance it should still be surrounded by impos ing fortifications. The walls dating mainly from the time of Edward III provide a splen did view point and the visi tor can obtain no better introduction to the treasures which lie within their bounds than by walking along the battlements and gazing over i the variety of ancient build
largest of the historic cathe drals of Britain.
ngs which cluster round the CITY OF NOTTINGHAM T Conducted tours at 2, 3. 4 and 5 p.m. P ^e rd zy s Light ^Q^fj^jJl&C^FREE. <
THE ABBEY is open to the public until the end of Sep tember from '2-00 to 6-30 p.m. Sundays and Bank. Holidays
NEWSTEAD ABBEY and its attractive Gardens HOME OF LORD BYRON THE POET.
HE GARDENS are open every day from 10 a.m. to sunset
ADMISSION: G A R D ^ T & ^ Z ^ ^ c b : SchootchUfiren ABBEY TOURS: Adults^each:Jahoolcbllchen accompanied
OVTOEeR's"
RISK.Er0''"^S‘ Y
Historic Houses and Gardens.
home of the Earl ai tess ot Bradford, i;| at the west end of til o! Wcston-under-L:| the Lichfield Wellinl (A5), six miles wej Gailey junction Stafford Wolverhaml (A449) and five mil| Shifnal.
Woston Park Weston Park thri
magnificent garden.1 parklands and theil
1’hc House is sunl
lightful walks thrl park with its t-hi-'|
For a truly ELECAN|| visit
THE
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HIGHER Tk| HOTEL.
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The dining room, b l par): have been cnli many more people maT mu* lacilitkT
« Flambec Speciality. I * Prime Scotch Angu.l
¥ Public Bar open house).
Wc look lorwartl
* Weddings fc Privat’H * Lunches & DintJ (except Mondays).
TELEPHONE PAf 72781
For Rcscrvatif p n M M P ip '
The Times Guide to
B l YORKSHIRE!
THE HOUSE AN| will be Open AUGUST 2S11
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VISIT PICKMERE LAKE LARGE FREE CAR PARK
Licensed Rostaurant. Snack Bar. Boating and Amusement Park.
Party Catering a Speciality. For Menu Write:
THE PICKMERE BOATING CO. LTD.
LAKE HOUSE, PICKMERE, Nr. KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE
House. Gallery Admission ch a r j
(C h i ld re n 1 /6 )* | DEN ENTnANCl
CAR PARK ?/•" For further in I
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