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Town in Cheshire, England
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Knutsford is a very pleasant town of 13,000 people (2021) in Cheshire spoilt only by its position under Manchester Airport's flight path.
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Historic estate with Tudor hall, neo-classical mansion, lavish gardens, a deer park and playground. Tatton Park is one of the UK's most complete historic estates. It is home to a Tudor Old Hall, Neo-Classical Mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, a rare-breed farm and 1000 acres of deer park. A joint Cheshire East Council and NT property. NT Members still have to pay for parking. A substantial deer park, Tatton Park contains a petting zoo with farm animals and a Children's play area in addition and a major lake (mere) with sailing and fishing. Tatton Park is also home to an annual Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) flower show (usually in late July) and plays host to a series of summer evening concerts each year, which vary from classical to pop. Speciality shops, restaurant, tea room, adventure playground, events and educational programmes. There is no charge for walking into the park from the town centre.
The place to see Knutsford's Millennium Tapestry.
Popular Indian restaurant.
This country pub dates from 1715 and gets rave reviews for its food.
18th-century coaching inn. Now a lively & friendly town centre pub with food.
Traditional 300-year-old pub with low beams & horse brasses.
Attractive thatched 18th-century building set on the roundabout by the old market place.
Tap for local brewery, Mobberley Brewhouse. Fresh pizzas available.
Cosy pub, popular with football fans on match days.
Country pub with a strong local feel and excellent food served in the restaurant. Real ales served. Dog-friendly.
Good beer and food.
Grade II listed dining pub. Enjoyable decor.
Four-star hotel.
Not the best location but it is convenient and cheap.
Hotel & conference centre.
Charming bistro and pub with rooms out in a country village.
A great all rounder in the town centre with comfortable rooms, good food & local real ales. Free parking for hotel residents. Access to car park down Silk Mill St, off Princess St. Make sure you are in the right car park!
By coach
As of 2022, Knutsford is not served by coach services, There are however limited local bus connections to Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Northwich.
By train
Trains run hourly from Manchester Piccadilly, taking 45 min via Stockport, Altrincham and Hale, and continuing via Northwich to Chester. An off-peak single from Piccadilly in 2022 costs £7.30.
By plane
Knutsford is close to Manchester Airport, 15 minutes by car. It will cost about £20-25 in a taxi.
Princess Street (also known locally as Top Street) and King Street (also known as Bottom Street) form the core of the town centre. At one end of King Street is an entrance to the historic Tatton Park estate.
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