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It was established under a charter granted to the town in 1272 by the Earl of Lincoln, Henry de Lacy, for a weekly market. The market has a variety of stalls, both indoor and outdoor, offering fresh produce, pet foods, accessory stalls and cafes, as well as a car boot on Sundays.
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Congleton Museum was established in 2002 and is dedicated to Congleton's industrial history.
It is an independently run 300-seat theatre.
Built in the 1930s, the paddling pool is only open to families with children under 12 who book a session in advance. Booking for weekend sessions close at 10AM on Friday, midweek ones can be booked before 8AM the same day.
Victoria Mill Antiques and Collectors Centre is located inside one of Congleton's historical mills. It offers 3 floors of antiques as well as its resident artists' studios and a cafe.
Town Wood on the northern edge of the park is a Grade A Site of Biological Interest and contains many nationally important plants.
lies just to the south west of the town centre, on the site of a former sand quarry. The lake is used for fishing and sailing and despite its name, is actually in the West Heath area of Congleton, with the boundary between Congleton and Newbold Astbury parishes lying further to the south.