Cheshire is a beautiful county with many outdoor attractions.
Shopping
Manchester City Centre
Manchester is without a doubt the shopping capital of the North West. As well as Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, Manchester is home to the leading designer brands as well as one-off niche and specialist stores. All offered with a unique Mancunian touch. There is a direct train to Manchester from Nearby Plumley Train station.
Chester City Centre
The historic city of Chester was founded by the Romans in AD79, and still shows many signs of its long and fascinating history. Built on the banks of the River Dee, the city now attracts visitors from around the globe, whether it be to walk the City Walls, visit the magnificent Cathedral, watch the Horse Racing or take advantage of the fantastic shopping, entertainment and dining options in the city. The city also boast’s some of the UK’s leading tourist attractions, including Chester Zoo. There is a direct train to Chester from Nearby Plumley Train station.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Cheshire Oaks is the UK’s largest designer outlet, located near Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. Boasting over 145 stores, it offers a wide range of high-end and high-street brands at discounted prices, making it a popular destination for fashion lovers and bargain hunters alike. The outlet also features a variety of restaurants, cafés, and ample parking, making it an ideal spot for a day out. With its modern design and open-air layout, Cheshire Oaks blends retail therapy with a relaxed shopping experience.
Knutsford
Knutsford is renowned for its array of restaurants, bars and fine food destinations. From farmer’s markets and butchers selling locally sourced products, to fabulous fishmongers and divine delicatessens you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve died and gone to foodie heaven.
Knutsford is also home to many boutique and independent shops all the way from florists to the latest fashion trends.
Trafford Centre
The ultimate retail destination! For home, fashion & more, the Trafford Centre has everything under one roof. This large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex is just five miles west of Manchester city centre and just a half hour drive from the cottage.
Alderley Edge
This picturesque village sits in the east of Cheshire and offers a wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Famed for being home to the rich and famous it’s known as the Champagne capital of Britain.
Although a vibrant village there is much more to Alderley Edge than shopping and eating and a walk up to ‘The Edge’ provides you stunning views across the Cheshire Plain. The setting for Alan Garner’s books The Weirdstone of Brisingamen and The Moon of Gomrath.
Wilmslow
Wilmslow is just 11 mi south of Manchester. It is one of the most sought-after places to live in the UK after central London, and falls within the Cheshire Golden Triangle unsurprisingly Wilmslow is also a shopper’s paradise.
From designer boutiques and upmarket interior designers, to chic charity shops and Hoopers department store, Wilmslow is a small place with a big attitude.
Foodies won’t be disappointed after a trip to Wilmslow either. The Cheshire Smokehouse boasts an outstanding delicatessen, scrumptious patisserie, wine shop, and a café that serves legendary
