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Cheshire's Peak District
Discover Cheshire's Peak District
Where to begin? Over to the east, Cheshire rises to the Peak District, England's first National Park, creating Cheshire's Peak District, an area brimming with breath-taking scenery, dramatic landscapes and world-class events. From Lyme and the hills above Buxton to Biddulph's moorlands in the South, Cheshire's Peak District is an area of truly outstanding beauty.
At the dramatic rocky outcrop of Alderley Edge, there are mysteries and myths bound up with Merlin. Almost as weird and wonderful are the bridges and locks on the Macclesfield Canal which takes you by hired boat or towpath serenely to the Silk Museum, the eccentricities of the Anson Engine Museum and the Georgian architectural grace of Lyme - National Trust. Stride out along the Gritstone Trail, a 35 mile trail with stunning views in all directions across Cheshire's peaks and plains.
There are many unique market towns situated within Cheshire's Peak District, such as stone built Bollington where you can climb Kerridge Hill to see the famous White Nancy landmark, believed to commermorate the victory at Waterloo; Knutsford, the inspiration for Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford and Prestbury, a pretty village sitting in sight of the Pennine foothills astride the River Bollin to name a few.
Cheshire's Peak District is also home to no less than 7 National Trust properties not to mention many other fantastic attractions. Start by exploring stately homes Tatton Park and Arley Hall with their magnificent mansions and award winning gardens. Speaking of Gardens, garden lovers will be thrilled with the many stunning gardens on view in this area including Gawsworth Hall, Capesthorne Hall, Quarry Bank and Rode Hall & Gardens.
The Cheshire Peak District area offers a myriad of unusual delights. Come face to face with cutting edge science at Jodrell Bank and marvel at the giant Lovell Telescope, or discover some of the world's rarest mechanical engines at Anson Engine Museum.
And for a burst of fresh air and quality family time make sure you visit the many country parks and nature reserves in the area including Tegg's Nose Country Park which offers exhilarating views over Macclesfield Forest and is part of the famous Gritstone Trail.
Browse the individual pages below for information about places to stay, eat, visit and events in some of the many Cheshire towns and villages that comprise Cheshire's Peak District.
Towns within Cheshire's Peak District




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Unmissable Events in Cheshire's Peak District

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Pink Floyd Space Dome experience
Dates: 11th May - 13th Jul 2025
We are thrilled to announce the return of our popular ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Space Dome experience! Fusing captivating visuals with surround sound, this is an album listening party like no other.

Bollington Well Dressing
Dates: 28th Jun - 9th Jul 2025
Let’s Go… Bollington, and celebrates the many wonderful outdoor activities that living or visiting in this area offers.

A Stitch in Time
Dates: 17th May - 29th Jun 2025
This summer, step into a tapestry of scientific discoveries and explore the cosmic threads that tie us together in this exciting new exhibition in collaboration with the Royal Astronomical Society.

Cosmic Threads Workshop
Dates: 21st Jun - 22nd Jun 2025
Celebrate Jodrell Bank’s 80th anniversary and take part in this historic community craft project!
Trails in Cheshire's Peak District

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1 Miles
Discover Tegg’s Nose Country Park and experience Cheshire East’s wild hill country where rock dominates the landscape.

2.5 Miles
The Middlewood Way is a 16km (10 mile) linear route following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire East countryside.

2 Miles
Situated in the delightful Bollin Valley, the Macclesfield Riverside Park provides a recreational park close to the heart of the town. The park has a variety of habitats and is a great place to watch wildlife.

1/4 Miles
Macclesfield Forest is the last remnant of the Royal Forest of Macclesfield and is now a working forest managed by United Utilities.
Businesses in Cheshire's Peak District

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Lyme - National Trust
Nestling on the edge of Cheshire and the Peak District, Lyme was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate.

Teggs Nose Country Park
At Teggs Nose Country Park rock dominates the landscape. Dry stone walls and sturdy barns add to the dramatic character of the steeply sided valleys while many of the hill tops are pitted with old quarries.

Red Willow Brewery
After a great reception from his hobby as an enthusiastic amateur brewer, Toby Mackenzie and his wife Caroline decided to expand and go full time establishing the award winning Red Willow brewery in 2010.

Astbury Golf Club
Facilities include bar, trolley hire, catering, clubhouse, changing rooms and pro shop.

Macclesfield Riverside Park
Macclesfield Riverside has a variety of habitats and is a great place to watch wildlife. You may see the herd of Longhorn cattle, an ancient and docile breed, which grazes the meadows to help preserve plant species diversity.

Capesthorne Hall
Capesthorne Hall is the much loved home of the Bromley -Davenport family, a site on which they and their ancestors, the Wards and Capesthornes, have lived since Domesday times.

Bollington Brewery Co.
Deep in the heart of the Happy Valley, one man has been blending a concoction to put Bollington back on the brewing map.

Congleton Paddling Pool
The pool has been a firm favourite with young children since the 1930s!