It’s a tough job to select just twelve great villages to visit in Cheshire, but we’ve given it a go.
1. Alderley Edge
Where it is: 3 miles south of Wilmslow
Famous for: Alderley Edge was known for the local legend of the Wizard of the Edge, in recent years, it has become well known for its rich and famous residents making it one of the most desirable places to live in the country.
What to do: Enjoy the views of the Cheshire Plain from ‘The Edge’ or visit the many stylish bars and restaurants.
2. Audlem
Where it is: 7 miles south of Nantwich
Famous for: A village on the border of Cheshire and Shropshire that is popular with residents of both counties and host to a few well-known festivals throughout the year.
What to do: Visit Audlem Locks and take a walk around the Shropshire Union Canal which runs through the village.
3. Bollington
Where it is: 4 miles north of Macclesfield
Famous for: The most iconic sight associated with Bollington is the famous folly of White Nancy that overlooks the village.
What to do: Take a trek up to the top of Kerridge Hill and enjoy the views of the Cheshire Peak District.
4. Christleton
Where it is: 3 miles south of Chester
Famous for: Christleton has won several awards in the past including the Best Kept Village Award and
What to do: Explore the Shropshire Union Canal which passes through the village or visit the Ring O Bells pub.
5. Disley
Where it is: 7 miles south of Stockport
Famous for: Disley is the starting point of the Gritstone Trail and is close to the magnificent house and estate, Lyme Park, now owned by the National Trust.
What to do: Explore the grounds of nearby Lyme Hall, or take a walk to the Black Rocks.
6. Eccleston
Where it is: 3 miles south of Chester
Famous for: Founded in 1827 to house employees of the 1st Duke of Westminster, the village has won many community awards in the past, Eaton Hall lies just south of the village.
What to do: Take a riverside walk through meadows along the Dee to Chester and pass by the Jubilee Wood.
7. Great Budworth
Where it is: 4 miles north of Northwich
Famous for: A number of historic buildings including St Mary and All Saints’ Church and The George and Dragon pub.
What to do: Great Budworth was part of the Arley Hall estate, and you can try this walk from Great Budworth.
8. Holmes Chapel
Where it is: 8 miles north of Crewe
Famous for: One Direction star Harry Styles grew up here and worked at the W Mandeville bakery on Macclesfield Rd.
What to do: Swettenham Meadows Nature Reserve lies 2.5 miles east and Jodrell Bank is 5 miles north.
9. Lymm
Where it is: 4 miles east of Warrington
Famous for: Lymm village centre is a designated conservation area and The Lymm Cross, a Grade I listed 17th-century structure located in the centre.
What to do: Take a walk along the Bridgewater Canal that runs through the centre of the village.
10. Marple Bridge
Where it is: 6 miles east of Stockport
Famous for: Marple Bridge village centre has been designated a Conservation Area and the area around the village is a meeting of many famous waterways.
What to do: Explore the Etherow and Goyt rivers, or visit Brabyns Park or Etherow Country Park, you can also visit the market town of Marple.
11. Styal
Where it is: 3 miles north of Wilmslow
Famous for: Quarry Bank Mill, one of the best-preserved textile mills of the Industrial Revolution, the village was developed to house the workers at the mill.
What to do: Visit the grounds of Quarry Bank Mill, which is now a National Trust property, or take a walk along the River Bollin or to Styal Woods.
12. Tarporley
Where it is: 10 miles north of Nantwich
Famous for: Tarporley is popular with shoppers, diners and walkers looking to explore the route of the nearby Sandstone Trail.
What to do: Take a walk on the Sandstone Trail, explore or visit nearby Beeston Castle, you can also indulge in retail therapy in the high street or eat at one of many fine dining establishments.
