Cheshire is probably most famous now as the ‘des res’ for the Premiership’s best paid footballers but don’t let their shocking taste in mock Tudor house put you off this beautiful northern region. Cheshire is a charming, bucolic slice of old rural England filled with green pastures, waterways, historic houses, museums and historic sites dating back to the pre-Roman era.
Cheshire is a ceremonial county and a former principality of North West England. Its county town is Chester and largest town is Warrington. The county is over 2300 square kilometers in size and is bordered by Flintshire and Wrexham to the west, Staffordshire and Shropshire to the south, Derbyshire to the east and Greater Manchester and Merseyside to the north. Whilst Cheshire has a number of large towns and a population of more than a million people it remains a rural county with numerous small villages made up of black and white ‘magpie’ houses in idyllic gardens and a thriving farming community. Traditionally it was known as an area that produced woven silk, chemicals, salt and of course, the famous crumbly Cheshire Cheese.
The county town of Chester is one of the finest in Britain, a historic walled city located on the banks of the River Dee, with the famous amphitheatre and the Rows, (amazing old black and white timbered galleried buildings), the Norman Chester Cathedral, and Chester Zoo as well as Britain’s oldest racecourse, Chester Racecourse. Other towns and villages worth seeing include Ellesmere Port, an industrial town built on Manchester Ship Canals and featuring the Boat Musuem, Warrington an ancient town with beautiful buildings and canals, enchanting villages such as Lymm and Grappenhall and the Vale Royal region which features a number of villages set in classic English countryside. The countryside itself offers thousands of miles of biking and hiking including trails through the conifers of Delamere Forest and the sandstone ridge walks that look out over the Welsh Hills and Dee Valley. An exceptionally beautiful English county.
Pyramid and Parr Hall, WarringtonHailed by some of rock’s royalty, this is a show like no other. A twist of rock, a hint of comedy and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love. Along with Steve Steinman as the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through great songs including We Will Rock You, Bat Out Of Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse Of The Heart, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Poison and many more.…
Pyramid and Parr Hall, WarringtonGet ready – for the smash hit concert show from the States. Here it comes – authentically recreating the harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown. It's on its way – a super-talented cast, fresh from sell-out shows in London's O2, perform hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and scores more. Sixteen dazzling costume changes, 36 golden hits, a brilliant live band captures that original Detroit sound, celebrating 50 years of number one hits. You'll b…
British punk rock group The Damned formed in 1976 in London, and are one of the forerunners of the gothic genre, bringing rock, garage rock, cabaret and psychadelic styles into both their music and their image. Their current lineup include Vanian, Captain Sensible, Monty Oxy Moron, Pinch and Stu West. Having made a recent comeback, The Damned have performed at several festivals in 2011, including The Bulldog Bash, Rebellion Festival and Whitby Gothic Festival.…
The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn…
Funny man Jimmy Carr has become known and loved for his deadpan delivery and observational comedy. His humour is often dark yet hugely appealing as his success on TV and the live stand-up stage keeps on growing. In 2006 he became the first big name to perform in the virtual reality world 'Second Life'. He hosts TV's '8 Out of Ten Cats' and has guest presented 'Have I Got News for You'. Carr is an established writer also creating material for the likes of Frank Skinner, Bo Selecta and Lily Savage.…
Pyramid and Parr Hall, WarringtonBritish stand-up comedian and novelist, Mark Watson hails from Bristol and is enjoying success on his own ITV 4 sports panel show 'Mark Watson Kicks Off' as well as pulling crowds on the comedy circuit. In 2001 he won the 'Perrier Comedy Award' for 'Best Newcomer' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, he can be seen on 'Have I Got News for You', 'Mock the Week' ,'Argumental' and 'Would I Lie to you?'. In 2009 he featured on episode 1 of 'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Road show'.…
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Other concerts, music and gigs in Cheshire are:
Electro80s31 Mar, CreweElectro80s7 Apr, NantwichElectro80s@the Jolly Tar13 Apr, NantwichThe Damned5 May, WarringtonElectro80s18 May, CreweStrummercamp Festival 20121 Jun, CheadleElectro80s24 Aug, NantwichElectro80s@the Jolly Tar16 Nov, Nantwich
Sport in CheshireThe Brindley TheatreOur spotlight theatre/performing arts centre of the week is The Brindley Theatre, located in Runcorn. See what shows and performances are on this week at The Brindley Theatre.
Macclesfield Silk MuseumThe Heritage Centre, Roe Street, is situated in the centre of Macclesfield and provides a focus for community and cultural events in the town. The Heritage Centre houses the Silk Museum , the Silk Shop , the Victorian Schoolroom and the Mulberry Tree Coffee Shop. The Silk Museum, Park Lane: Th…Location: Macclesfield
Some other fun family days out in Cheshire are:
Mouldsworth Motor MuseumNorthwich Salt MuseumBlue Planet AquariumNorton Priory Museum and GardensCheshire Military MuseumThe Boat MuseumChester ZooCholondeley Castle GardenHat Works MuseumNess Botanic Gardens
Capesthorne HallCapesthorne has been touched by nearly 1,000 years of English History. Roman Legions passed across it. Titled Norman families hunted on it. In the Civil War the family was Royalist and an ancestress helped Charles II to escape after the Battle of Worcester. The historic collection displa…Location: Capesthorne
Some other notable historic attractions in Cheshire are:
Paradise MillAnderton Boat LiftMouldsworth Motor MuseumMacclesfield Silk MuseumCheshire Visitor CentreNorton Priory Museum and GardensDeva Roman ExperienceTatton ParkDunham MasseyThe Boat MuseumHat Works MuseumNorthwich Salt MuseumArley Hall and GardensCheshire Military Museum
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