Guidebook for Yew Tree Farm Cottages
Food Scene
Lots on the menu to choose from, lovely setting and the place is full of character. Excellent friendly service. Good for an evening meal.
14 locals recommend
Sutton Hall
Bullocks LaneLots on the menu to choose from, lovely setting and the place is full of character. Excellent friendly service. Good for an evening meal.
Enjoy a walk or rock climb up the hills known as the Roaches at the side of the hills is a country tea room offering home made food. Open from 9 to 5 most days.
6 locals recommend
Roaches Tea Rooms & Restaurant
Enjoy a walk or rock climb up the hills known as the Roaches at the side of the hills is a country tea room offering home made food. Open from 9 to 5 most days.
Visit a brewery in the Peak District and sample the locally renowned beers. Makes a good stopping off place on a walk in the Peak District.
10 locals recommend
Wincle Beer Company Ltd
Visit a brewery in the Peak District and sample the locally renowned beers. Makes a good stopping off place on a walk in the Peak District.
Varied menu with something for everyone including fine dining, pub favourites or steak from the flame grill.
11 locals recommend
The Ryles Arms
Hollin LaneVaried menu with something for everyone including fine dining, pub favourites or steak from the flame grill.
The Country Inn offers award winning food served in a relaxing atmosphere with Oak Beams, Open Fires and views over the Staffordshire Peak District.
11 locals recommend
The Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa (Leek)
Buxton RoadThe Country Inn offers award winning food served in a relaxing atmosphere with Oak Beams, Open Fires and views over the Staffordshire Peak District.
Situated within the picturesque village of Twemlow Green
Great for afternoon tea
6 locals recommend
The Yellow Broom Restaurant
Forty Acre LaneSituated within the picturesque village of Twemlow Green
Great for afternoon tea
Foster's Fish & Chips
4 Chorley Hall LnAward winning Fish & Chips in Alderley Edge. Eat In, Take Away, Fully Licensed
Peak View Tea Rooms
New RoadGreat views in the peak District
A wonderful selection of their own icecreams to eat out or in the cafe. There is also a play area for children and the option to see the cows.
Bidlea Dairy
Farm Twemlow LnA wonderful selection of their own icecreams to eat out or in the cafe. There is also a play area for children and the option to see the cows.
The Plough Inn
Macclesfield RoadFun for kids
Play areas for small children to white knuckle rides. Over 40 different rides.
329 locals recommend
Alton Towers
Farley LanePlay areas for small children to white knuckle rides. Over 40 different rides.
Hands on tour of the BBC at MediaCityUK and walk in the footsteps of some of your favourite celebrities! A CBBC Interactive tour for 6-11 year olds is also available.
BBC Quay House
Hands on tour of the BBC at MediaCityUK and walk in the footsteps of some of your favourite celebrities! A CBBC Interactive tour for 6-11 year olds is also available.
Chester Zoo
Moston RoadOne of the best lots for all the family.
Also known as the Ice Cream Farm. The Hill Billy Ice Cream is made on the farm. Nature trails in the Buxton hills.
16 locals recommend
Blaze Farm
Also known as the Ice Cream Farm. The Hill Billy Ice Cream is made on the farm. Nature trails in the Buxton hills.
Indoor ski slope for the whole family, just for fun taster sessions or book a lesson.
78 locals recommend
Chill Factore
7 Trafford WayIndoor ski slope for the whole family, just for fun taster sessions or book a lesson.
Standard gauge heritage railway that operates along a part of the Churnet Valley Line. Regular services travel between the two main stations at Cheddleton and Kingsley and Froghall
40 locals recommend
Churnet Valley Railway 1992 plc
Standard gauge heritage railway that operates along a part of the Churnet Valley Line. Regular services travel between the two main stations at Cheddleton and Kingsley and Froghall
Crich Tramway Village
Ride the trams and see restoration work in progress.
A great sense of freedom and adventure. Zip wire rides, tree top rope bridges and stepping stones. There are forest trails to use heavy duty all terrain Segway for great fun on two wheels.
25 locals recommend
Go Ape Delamere
A great sense of freedom and adventure. Zip wire rides, tree top rope bridges and stepping stones. There are forest trails to use heavy duty all terrain Segway for great fun on two wheels.
National Football Museum
Todd StreetThe national football museum is based in Manchester.
The discovery centre teaches how the Lovell telescope works. Explore the Planet Pavilion with a large scale working model of the planets of our galaxy. Explore the wonders of the Universe and find out about ‘Big Telescopes’ via a range of hands-on activities.
66 locals recommend
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Bomish LaneThe discovery centre teaches how the Lovell telescope works. Explore the Planet Pavilion with a large scale working model of the planets of our galaxy. Explore the wonders of the Universe and find out about ‘Big Telescopes’ via a range of hands-on activities.
Explore the Peak District on horse back. Rides approximately 2 hours long.
14 locals recommend
Northfield Farm Riding and Trekking Centre
New RoadExplore the Peak District on horse back. Rides approximately 2 hours long.
A narrow gauge railway runs most of the length of the lake along the original national rail track. Walking, fishing, boat trips, boat hire. The lake is the place where Rudyard Kipling’s parents first met.
37 locals recommend
Rudyard Lake
Lake RoadA narrow gauge railway runs most of the length of the lake along the original national rail track. Walking, fishing, boat trips, boat hire. The lake is the place where Rudyard Kipling’s parents first met.
105 steps down is an underground cave system and a huge subterranean lake where you can enjoy an incredible journey by boat. There is also Pooles Cavern and the Blue John Mines in the same area.
59 locals recommend
Speedwell Cavern
Winnats Pass105 steps down is an underground cave system and a huge subterranean lake where you can enjoy an incredible journey by boat. There is also Pooles Cavern and the Blue John Mines in the same area.
Great hands on museum for children. Many themed exhibitions and displays.
284 locals recommend
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadGreat hands on museum for children. Many themed exhibitions and displays.
Acres of Parkland and Gardens to explore, an impressive 18th century Mansion, historic working Farm and adventure playground. There is a diary of major events throughout the Summer months.
105 locals recommend
Tatton Park
Acres of Parkland and Gardens to explore, an impressive 18th century Mansion, historic working Farm and adventure playground. There is a diary of major events throughout the Summer months.
Get creative with pottery painting and ceramic design in the Decorating Studio and learn how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel. Book before you visit.
36 locals recommend
World of Wedgwood
Wedgwood DriveGet creative with pottery painting and ceramic design in the Decorating Studio and learn how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel. Book before you visit.
Severn Trent reservoir providing footpaths, bird watching and a café. Play areas for children.
36 locals recommend
Tittesworth Reservoir
Severn Trent reservoir providing footpaths, bird watching and a café. Play areas for children.
Outdoor learning and play experiences for all ages. Playgroups, parties, educational tours, events and workshops on a farm. A great outdoor learning experience. See the events schedule on their website.
Gruff Outdoor Learning
Messuage LaneOutdoor learning and play experiences for all ages. Playgroups, parties, educational tours, events and workshops on a farm. A great outdoor learning experience. See the events schedule on their website.
A popular day out for the family. Especially good for younger children. Lots of animals to see and an indoor play area. Great place to take a family picnic.
76 locals recommend
Peak Wildlife Park
A popular day out for the family. Especially good for younger children. Lots of animals to see and an indoor play area. Great place to take a family picnic.
This a great place to feed the ducks with children. There is usually an ice cream van there in the afternoon. Parking is right in front of the lake.
Redesmere Lake
Redesmere LaneThis a great place to feed the ducks with children. There is usually an ice cream van there in the afternoon. Parking is right in front of the lake.
Relax
World luxury spa awards winner 2018. A wide range of luxury treatments with spa facilities that can be used after treatments. Spa facilities include hydrotherapy pool, reflexology foot baths, essence-filled sauna, steam room, aroma room and monsoon shower. All in the beautiful setting of the Buxton dome
Devonshire Dome
World luxury spa awards winner 2018. A wide range of luxury treatments with spa facilities that can be used after treatments. Spa facilities include hydrotherapy pool, reflexology foot baths, essence-filled sauna, steam room, aroma room and monsoon shower. All in the beautiful setting of the Buxton dome
Cottons Hotel & Spa
Manchester RoadFull size pool with a sauna, steam room and spa pool, plus gym.
Enjoy an invigorating swim or book a pampering treatment, massage, pedicure or facial.
10 locals recommend
Crewe Hall
Weston RoadEnjoy an invigorating swim or book a pampering treatment, massage, pedicure or facial.
Luxury spa facilities and massages with a restaurant next door.
11 locals recommend
The Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa (Leek)
Buxton RoadLuxury spa facilities and massages with a restaurant next door.
Shopping
All the big name shops under one roof. Lots of convenient parking.
378 locals recommend
The Trafford Centre
All the big name shops under one roof. Lots of convenient parking.
Designer outlet site that includes 140 shops and 19 restaurants.
211 locals recommend
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadDesigner outlet site that includes 140 shops and 19 restaurants.
Chester
Historic city with city centre shopping
A bustling monthly market in Macclesfield's cobbled Marketplace and streets around.
160 + stalls of unique crafts, exceptional food & drink and vintage finds
13 locals recommend
Treacle Market
Market PlaceA bustling monthly market in Macclesfield's cobbled Marketplace and streets around.
160 + stalls of unique crafts, exceptional food & drink and vintage finds
A monthly showcase of food, drink, art and craft in Congleton town centre on the last Saturday monthly. The Makers Market is a superb opportunity to find out the origins of your food and meet the makers.
Congleton Museum
Market SquareA monthly showcase of food, drink, art and craft in Congleton town centre on the last Saturday monthly. The Makers Market is a superb opportunity to find out the origins of your food and meet the makers.
Sightseeing
Part of the canal network the Anderton Lift is able to lift canal boats 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey canal.
27 locals recommend
Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre
Lift LanePart of the canal network the Anderton Lift is able to lift canal boats 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey canal.
The home of Lord and Lady Ashbrook. There are 8 acres of gardens to enjoy a café and plants for sale.
17 locals recommend
Arley Hall & Gardens
The home of Lord and Lady Ashbrook. There are 8 acres of gardens to enjoy a café and plants for sale.
Victorian style garden created by James Bateman. Fish pools for feeding the fish.
42 locals recommend
Biddulph Grange Garden
Grange RoadVictorian style garden created by James Bateman. Fish pools for feeding the fish.
The house, gardens, farmyard, play area restaurant afternoon tea there is something for all. The is also a separate farm shop. Set in a beautiful part of the Peak District.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
The house, gardens, farmyard, play area restaurant afternoon tea there is something for all. The is also a separate farm shop. Set in a beautiful part of the Peak District.
Located in the heart of the city an ancient building with café. The cathedral holds many concerts and exhibitions.
77 locals recommend
Chester Cathedral
Located in the heart of the city an ancient building with café. The cathedral holds many concerts and exhibitions.
The home of the Cholondley family. 70 acres of gardens that includes the Temple and Folly Water Gardens, Rose Garden, Glade, Arboretum and the ornamental woodland. There is a café within the gardens.
23 locals recommend
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
The home of the Cholondley family. 70 acres of gardens that includes the Temple and Folly Water Gardens, Rose Garden, Glade, Arboretum and the ornamental woodland. There is a café within the gardens.
A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
22 locals recommend
Dunham Massey Hall
A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
Black and White architecture. The hall is open through the Summer months Weds to Sunday. Summertime open theatre
13 locals recommend
Gawsworth Hall
Church LaneBlack and White architecture. The hall is open through the Summer months Weds to Sunday. Summertime open theatre
The Lion Salt Works is a restored historic open-pan salt making site. When exploring the site and its restored buildings, you will discover how the salt works operated.
8 locals recommend
Lion Salt Works
Ollershaw LaneThe Lion Salt Works is a restored historic open-pan salt making site. When exploring the site and its restored buildings, you will discover how the salt works operated.
Tudor Manor House. Amazingly it still stands holding a wealth of history.
33 locals recommend
National Trust Little Moreton Hall
Newcastle RoadTudor Manor House. Amazingly it still stands holding a wealth of history.
Discover the processes involved in making the silk garments that Macclesfield was renowned for.
13 locals recommend
Macclesfield Silk Museum
Park LaneDiscover the processes involved in making the silk garments that Macclesfield was renowned for.
The cathedral is a Grade 1 listed building. As well as the worship many musical concerts are held at the cathedral.
11 locals recommend
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria StreetThe cathedral is a Grade 1 listed building. As well as the worship many musical concerts are held at the cathedral.
One of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites. Includes the mill school and hidden gardens.
40 locals recommend
Quarry Bank Mill
Styal RoadOne of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites. Includes the mill school and hidden gardens.
Hall and Gardens open Wednesdays and Bank Holidays. The gardens include a Snowdrop walk in February.
Rode Hall
Hall and Gardens open Wednesdays and Bank Holidays. The gardens include a Snowdrop walk in February.
A relaxing beauty spot with a waterfall, stream and pool in the Peak District. There are many footpaths around Three Shires Head. The place where the three Shires of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet.
25 locals recommend
Three Shires Heads
A relaxing beauty spot with a waterfall, stream and pool in the Peak District. There are many footpaths around Three Shires Head. The place where the three Shires of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet.
Sport
Chester Racecourse
New Crane StreetEnjoy a day at the races and some fine dining too.
Clay pigeon shooting at its best. Tuition available, be sure to book.
7 locals recommend
Cloudside Shooting Ground
Red LaneClay pigeon shooting at its best. Tuition available, be sure to book.
Delamere Forest
2 Lynmere Cottages3 walking trails and 2 cycle trails, bike hire is available
Macclesfield Forest
Walking and cycle routes in and around Macclesfield Forest
Cycle through the Manifold Valley. Bike hire available. Fairly level old railway track through the Manifold Valley.
19 locals recommend
Manifold Valley
Cycle through the Manifold Valley. Bike hire available. Fairly level old railway track through the Manifold Valley.
The Mere Spa
Chester RoadA championship quality 18 hole course. Book a place online or enquire by phone.
Oulton Park Circuit
Car and bike racing.
Cavendish is recognised as one of the finest golf courses in Britain offering a great golfing experience for all. Cavendish has been voted as a Top 100 UK Golf course for the past 4 years, and was voted as a Top 100 Fun Course to play in 2018. Cavendish is thought by many to be quite possibly the best layout in the world under 6000 yards, offering ‘sheer golfing enjoyment’.
6 locals recommend
Cavendish Golf Club
Watford RoadCavendish is recognised as one of the finest golf courses in Britain offering a great golfing experience for all. Cavendish has been voted as a Top 100 UK Golf course for the past 4 years, and was voted as a Top 100 Fun Course to play in 2018. Cavendish is thought by many to be quite possibly the best layout in the world under 6000 yards, offering ‘sheer golfing enjoyment’.
This a great place for ramblers and rock climbers. There is also a great tea room nearby.
90 locals recommend
The Roaches
This a great place for ramblers and rock climbers. There is also a great tea room nearby.
Arts
The Lowry
8 The QuaysDrama, music, comedy and art exhibitions with bar and restaurant.
An opera theatre in the Cheshire countryside with a diverse programme of events. Clonter offers audiences an opportunity to hear some of the world’s finest emerging musical talent from a wide range of genres, including jazz, folk, opera, gospel and panto.
Clonter Opera Theatre
Trap RoadAn opera theatre in the Cheshire countryside with a diverse programme of events. Clonter offers audiences an opportunity to hear some of the world’s finest emerging musical talent from a wide range of genres, including jazz, folk, opera, gospel and panto.
Drama, comedy, musicals, opera and film there is something for all.
121 locals recommend
Buxton Opera House
Water StreetDrama, comedy, musicals, opera and film there is something for all.
The oldest surviving public library founded in 1653. A unique insight into the history of the North West and the provision of education. Part of Cheatham's School of Music. Book prior to visiting.
19 locals recommend
Chetham's Library
Long MillgateThe oldest surviving public library founded in 1653. A unique insight into the history of the North West and the provision of education. Part of Cheatham's School of Music. Book prior to visiting.
A variety of concerts and performances at the world famous Cheatham's School of Music see website for a diary of events. Lunchtime concerts are held most weeks in term time.
7 locals recommend
Chetham's School of Music
Long MillgateA variety of concerts and performances at the world famous Cheatham's School of Music see website for a diary of events. Lunchtime concerts are held most weeks in term time.
A full schedule of music, dance and theatre from top artists.
40 locals recommend
The Bridgewater Hall
Lower Mosley StreetA full schedule of music, dance and theatre from top artists.