A Grade I listed country house, Gawsworth Hall is in the quaint village of Gawsworth, Cheshire. This stunning hall was constructed between the years 1480 and 1600, replacing a Norman house that once stood there. Since then, it has been continually maintained to a high standard. Gawsworth Hall was originally built and owned by the…
Built-in 1777, Doddington Hall is situated in the beautiful county of Cheshire just 500 metres south of Doddington Castle. Although not open to the public all year round, this stunning three-story manor house, built of Keuper sandstone, is still a popular tourist destination. The History of the Doddington Estate Through the Civil War, Doddington Castle…
Originally a monastery established in 1130 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Combermere Abbey later became a country house estate complete with a clock tower. In 1538, there was a dissolution after many years of poor management at the Abbey, mounting debts, and the removal of Abbot’s management. Sir George Cotton later acquired the properties…
Belmont Hall is located near to the Great Budworth village. It was built in 1755 and has passed through several owners over the years since, most notably the Leigh Family. They’ve since arranged to let it to the Cransley School. Interesting Architecture Primarily designed using brickwork and accompanied by dressings using stone along with slate…
Tatton Park is like no other, spanning 2000 acres and home to a deer park, an elegant mansion, beautiful gardens, and farmland. 1000 of those acres are open to the public. Visitors to Tatton Park can rest assured that their day out will be rich in history, nature, and fresh air. Once home to the…
The town of Knutsford, Cheshire is one of the region’s most ancient settlements, and was recorded in the ancient English ‘Doomsday Book’ as ‘Cunetesford’ in 1086. The architecture of Knutsford is one of its most popular attractions, with an eclectic mix of old English stone structure, Edwardian and Georgian homes, and Art Deco style buildings.…
The Cuckooland Museum in Tabley, Cheshire, England is famous for hosting the world’s largest collection of cuckoo clocks, which has been collected by the founding brothers, Roman and Maz Piekarski over the course of more than 45-years. Cuckooland was set up back in the year 1990 and as of now, the museum holds 700+ cuckoo…
Britain has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and some of the most quirky and unique events, so when the two combine they create something really worth seeing: that’s just what we get at the World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston, Cheshire. Take a look at how to charm a worm and…