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Welcome to Arclid

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Arclid - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Arclid to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Tourist Attractions


Gawsworth Hall

Today Gawsworth Hall not only makes a delightful day out for all the family,but, between June and August, we proudly present a wide range of open air theatre events in our all seated, covered auditorium. The original Norman house was rebuilt in 1480 and, following extensive remodelling…

Ford Green Hall

Ford Green Hall is a 17th century timber‐framed farmhouse complete with period garden. An award‐winning museum, the Hall offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life of the 17th century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture.Ford Green Hall is in the…

Capesthorne Hall

Capesthorne 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…

Rode Hall and Gardens

Join us on a brief yet fascinating journey into the history of Rode Hall, one of Cheshire's most exquisite country houses. Discover more about its rich heritage and how the Baker Wilbraham family who have owned it for approaching three hundred and fifty years, have contended with the…

Biddulph Grange Garden

Designed in the mid‐19th century by James Bateman to display specimens from his extensive and wide‐ranging plant collection, the garden is set out in a series of connected 'compartments'. Visitors are taken on a journey of discovery through tunnels and pathways to individual gardens inspired by countries around…

Stapeley Water Gardens

The Palms Tropical Oasis is a huge glasshouse where tropical birds, fish and wildlife are at home amongst the exotic flowering plants and cascading waters. Restaurant, cafe and gift shops. Full service garden centre with display pools and water features, fish and pet departments and Stapeley's…

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