Official visitor guide produced in association with the
Visit Chester & Cheshire regional tourist board.
Friday, 3rd September 2010
Step just outside the door of your farm based accommodation and you’ll be greeted with twenty acres of land, urging you to explore the many footpaths at your disposal. Or if it’s more a day for staying indoors, why not try the art classes and cookery demos available? There’s so much to see and do in Harrop Fold Farm, but as well as all these on site activities there are also a plentitude of local sights and activities, just check out below for more details:
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Chester
Chester Zoo has over 7,000 animals, birds, plants, butterflies, snakes and spiders, including some of the most exotic and endangered species on the planet.
Animal Collection
Tarporley
A magical site with something for everyone, stunning views to take your breath away, long walks through rich woodland for nature lovers and nooks and crannies for kids to hide in you’re sure to have a magnificent day out!
Castle / Fort
Macclesfield
Come and take a trip to Mars....
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Macclesfield
An extensive 7.25 gauge steam and diesel-hauled miniature railway, providing a 550m ride through scenic surroundings.
Model Railway
Altrincham
Our farm shop prides itself on providing customers with high quality, fresh produce in the relaxed, pleasant surroundings of our farm-based enterprise. Where possible, our produce is sourced locally and is to the highest standards of taste and freshn
Market Garden Produce
Knutsford
There are mushroom sheds, onion stores, ancient barns, glasshouses, a walled garden, avenues of roses, the Topiary, the famous Maze and the newly restored, heated Pinery to keep you busy in the gardens.
Garden
Ellesmere Port
You will see more types of shark than anywhere else in Britain - and they are BIG!
Aquarium
Macclesfield
One of England’s loveliest historic houses, Gawsworth Hall is a superb example of a black-and-white half-timbered Tudor manor.
Historic House / Palace
Knutsford
Entering the Housekeeper’s Store is, quite simply, like arriving in foodie heaven.
Food & Drink Shop
Macclesfield
Dating from 1719, Capesthorne Hall dominates the landscaped park punctuated with groups of trees and three serene lakes.
Historic House / Palace
Styal
One of our garden’s greatest secrets has been revealed!
Water Mill
Macclesfield
The fine open parkland surrounding Gawsworth Hall includes an Elizabethan pleasure garden and historic tilting ground.
Garden
Knutsford
With forty indoor servants to spit and polish, cook and clean, wash and iron, this elegant Regency mansion was a constant bustle of activity in the days of the Egerton family which owned the house from the turn of the 18th century.
Historic House / Palace
Knutsford
Explore the landscaped deer park, mature woodland and meres by bike, on horseback or on foot and you’ll gain a fascinating insight into the wealth of the flora and fauna that flourish on this 2,000 acre site.
Municipal Park
Altrincham
This award-winning farm business, currently in conversion to organic status, will make the whole family beam with pleasure.
Tea / Coffee Shop
Stockport
A superb example of a Cheshire black and white timber framed manor-house, providing an historic record spanning 6 centuries.
Historic House / Palace
Wilmslow
A fascinating overshot tandem-wheel watermill, with heavy oak framework.
Water Mill
Knutsford
Visit the working 1930s farm, feed the hens and goats and meet our pigs and donkeys.
Farm
Macclesfield
Landscaped with large ornamental and kitchen gardens and a round garden pool.
Municipal Park
Knutsford
The quiet seclusion of this old Tudor hall is always appreciated by those in search of some peaceful tranquillity in which to appreciate the natural beauty of the parkland.
Museum
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