Visitor attractions and information - Congleton
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 Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire CW12
4SD. Standing on the borders of Cheshire and Staffordshire, Little
Moreton Hall is a striking black and white timber-framed building,
complete with moat. Long gallery with an important collection
of paintings. Tel: 01260 272018. National Trust charges apply.
About 2 miles south of
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Rudyard
Station, Rudyard, near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8PG. Tel: 01995
672280. Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway
located 2 miles North of the town of Leek in North Staffordshire.
The present railway is 15 years old and is 10 1/4 inch gauge
and is equivalent to about half of a full scale narrow gauge
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Rudyard Lake - near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13
8PF. Tel: 01538 306280. The lake is named after the writer Rudyard
Kipling, whose parents courted at this lake. Along one side of
the lake is a pathway, perfect for family walks and bike rides.
There is also a miniature railway, which runs along this walkway
for 3 miles, spanning the length of the lake. Rudyard Lake is
very popular for family days out, kayaking, boating. www.rudyardlake.com.
About 4 miles east of
Congleton. |
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Biddulph
Grange Garden, Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire ST8 7SD.
Tel: 01782 517999. A rare and exciting survival of a high Victorian
garden. Tunnels and pathways lead the visitor on a miniature
tour of the world. Unique oriental pagoda garden with its own
Great Wall of China. Victorian eccentricities. National Trust.
Charges apply. www.ationaltrust.org.uk.
About 3 miles south of
Congleton. (Photo right) |
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and
places of interest around Congleton. The Congleton
hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given
a rough guide as to how far they are from Congleton. From Congleton
you are well placed to explore the lush, undulating pastureland
of the wide Cheshire Plain, half-timbered little towns and villages
and the thriving urban cities of Manchester and Liverpool. We
hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from
our list of Congleton hotels and/or the surrounding area.
