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Gawsworth Hall

June 15, 2022September 3, 2021 Laura GinnCheshire, Gawsworth, Gawsworth Hall0 comment

A Grade I listed country house, Gawsworth Hall is in the quaint village of Gawsworth, Cheshire. This stunning hall was constructed between the years 1480 and 1600, replacing a Norman house that once stood there. Since then, it has been continually maintained to a high standard. Gawsworth Hall was originally built and owned by the Fitton family, and later by the Gerards, and then the Stanhopes. However, in the 1930s, the property was purchased by the Richards family. The Richards family have not only taken great care of this stunning…

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Doddington Hall, Cheshire

December 15, 2021May 12, 2021 Laura GinnCheshire, Doddington Hall0 comment

Built-in 1777, Doddington Hall is situated in the beautiful county of Cheshire just 500 metres south of Doddington Castle. Although not open to the public all year round, this stunning three-story manor house, built of Keuper sandstone, is still a popular tourist destination. The History of the Doddington Estate Through the Civil War, Doddington Castle was owned by Sir Thomas Delves. In January 1944, Lord Byron overwhelmed the castle and took possession of it for King Charles, but it was promptly taken back. In the early 17th Century, the castle…

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Combermere Abbey, Cheshire

November 15, 2021May 12, 2021 Laura GinnCheshire, Combermere Abbey0 comment

Originally a monastery established in 1130 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Combermere Abbey later became a country house estate complete with a clock tower. In 1538, there was a dissolution after many years of poor management at the Abbey, mounting debts, and the removal of Abbot’s management. Sir George Cotton later acquired the properties and grounds. He then set about demolishing the church and converting a section of the former Abbey into a country house. Modernisation Over the Centuries During centuries of private ownership, Combermere Abbey was renovated and…

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Belmont Hall, Cheshire

November 1, 2021May 12, 2021 Laura GinnBelmont Hall, Cheshire0 comment

Belmont Hall is located near to the Great Budworth village. It was built in 1755 and has passed through several owners over the years since, most notably the Leigh Family. They’ve since arranged to let it to the Cransley School. Interesting Architecture Primarily designed using brickwork and accompanied by dressings using stone along with slate on the rooftop, it’s a Grade II listed building with the National Heritage. Originally a simple monastic site, it was only later turned into extended accommodations. The main block is designed to appear symmetrical when…

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Tatton Park, Cheshire

September 15, 2021May 4, 2021 Laura GinnCheshire, Tatton Park0 comment

Tatton Park is like no other, spanning 2000 acres and home to a deer park, an elegant mansion, beautiful gardens, and farmland. 1000 of those acres are open to the public. Visitors to Tatton Park can rest assured that their day out will be rich in history, nature, and fresh air. Once home to the Egerton Family, an old manor house was remodelled to suit Neo-Classical styles from 1780. Now, managed by The National Trust, the mansion is home to one of the finest libraries and lavish Gillows of Lancaster…

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Knutsford, Cheshire

May 1, 2020January 7, 2020 Laura GinnCheshire, Knutsford0 comment

The town of Knutsford, Cheshire is one of the region’s most ancient settlements, and was recorded in the ancient English ‘Doomsday Book’ as ‘Cunetesford’ in 1086. The architecture of Knutsford is one of its most popular attractions, with an eclectic mix of old English stone structure, Edwardian and Georgian homes, and Art Deco style buildings. Walking through its village is like taking a walk through time, as ancient stone structures sit next to modern buildings as well as shops built in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Thousands of people visit…

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Cuckooland, Cheshire

August 1, 2019November 6, 2018 Laura GinnCheshire, Cuckooland0 comment

The Cuckooland Museum in Tabley, Cheshire, England is famous for hosting the world’s largest collection of cuckoo clocks, which has been collected by the founding brothers, Roman and Maz Piekarski over the course of more than 45-years. Cuckooland was set up back in the year 1990 and as of now, the museum holds 700+ cuckoo clocks from across 300 years of clockmaking history. It was set up as a way to preserve a section of the European clockmaking history from getting lost in time and each of the pieces in…

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World Worm Charming Championships

March 15, 2019November 6, 2018 Laura GinnCheshire, World Worm Charming Championships0 comment

Britain has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and some of the most quirky and unique events, so when the two combine they create something really worth seeing: that’s just what we get at the World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston, Cheshire. Take a look at how to charm a worm and the history of this unique sporting event, but first, let’s wander into Willaston itself. Willaston, The Wembley Of Worm Charming Willaston is a sizeable village in West Cheshire, close to Ellesmere Port and just a…