North Cheshire

JODRELL BANK VISITOR CENTRE

Lower Withington, Near Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL
Tel: 01477 571339    Fax: 01477 571695
E-mail: visitorcentre@jb.man.ac.uk
Web: www.manchester.ac.uk/jodrellbank

Foxhill Arboretum

Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6AB
Tel: 01928 739189

A wide variety of specimens of Rhododendron, Maple, Dove Tree, Azalea, Eucalyptus, Dawn Redwood and many other rare trees.

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The fun of Circus World,  High Noon in Western World, walk with dinosaurs in the Lost World, tremble in Count’s Castle and shiver your timbers in Smugglers Wharf.  Other attractions include the Adventure World and Water World.

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Alderley Edge

c/o Cheshire Countryside Office, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, SK10 4UB
Tel: 01625 584412    Fax: 01625 587555   
E-mail: alderleyedge@nationaltrust.org.uk

Dramatic red sandstone escarpment, with impressive views. Alderley Edge is designated an SSSI for its geological interest. It has a long history of copper mining, going back to prehistoric and Roman times.

Alderley Edge - Photo: Crispin Purdye CCL

‘Druid’s Circle’ Alderley Edge -  Photo: Andrew Huggett CCL

The mines are open twice a year, organised by the Derbyshire Caving Club. There are views across Cheshire and the Peak District and numerous paths through the oak and beech woodlands, including a link to Hare Hill.

Hare Hill

Over Alderley, Macclesfield, SK10 4QB
NT Altrincham office: 0161 928 0075    Countryside office/Fax: 01625 584412   
E-mail: harehill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Charming wooded and walled garden. This woodland garden, especially spectacular in early summer, includes azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies and hostas. At its heart is a delightful walled area with a pergola and wire sculptures. The surrounding parkland has attractive walks, including a link path to Alderley Edge (2ml).

Over Alderley - Photo: Mike Harris CCL

Town Park

Palacefields, Runcorn, Cheshire
Tel: 01928 560793

Town Park can be found in the middle of Runcorn. Meadows, parks and woodlands, with  a variety of flora and fauna. Further attractions include the Runcorn Ski Slope and the Miniature Railway, with bluebell woods and The Bridgewater Canal bordering the Town Park's northern limits.

Victoria Park

Birchfield Road, Appleton Village, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TB
Tel: 0151 424 2061

For further details about the park please telephone the number above.

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Blaze Farm

Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK11 0BL
Tel: 01260 227229
E-mail: katy@blazefarm.com
Web: www.blazefarm.com

This award-winning farm produces its own diary ice cream. Other attractions include nature trails, lambing in season, sheep shearing and milking the cows etc.

Pickerings Pasture Local Nature Reserve

Mersey View Road, Halebank, Widnes, Cheshire
Tel: 0151 425 4706
Web: www2.halton.gov.uk

A Green Flag awarded reserve is home to a wide diversity of animals, butterflies and birds.

Runcorn Hill

Highlands Road, Runcorn, Cheshire
Tel: 0928 560793
Web: www2.halton.gov.uk

Once the site of sandstone quarries dating back to 1734, today the area is a Green Flag awarded reserve, supporting a wealth of wildlife.

Sutton Fields

Sutton Weaver Village, Nr Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EY
Tel: 01928 701236    Fax: 01928 701236
E-mail: info@suttonfields.co.uk
Web: www.suttonfields.co.uk

Winner of Attraction of the Year Award 1999 - Vale Royal Tourist Association.  Pets Avenue & Toddler's Den, other facilities include, the Driving Range, Bowling Green, Crazy Golf and Cafe.