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Recommended Towns & Villages near Jodrell Bank

A picture of Knutsford

Knutsford (29 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NW)

Its name derives from Canute, the great Danish King who is said to have journeyed this way when he quite possibly forded the local stream...

View from Stormy Point, Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Alderley Edge (16 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cheshire (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction NE)

Alderley Edge is a popular tourist spot in the county of Cheshire, consisting of a prominent 'edge' or sandstone ridge which is popular with walkers and offers stunning views. You.....

Town Hall. Congleton, Cheshire

Congleton (54 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SE)

This lively market town stands on a bend of the River Dane, it quite possibly takes its name from the Celtic word "congle" which in English means "a bend"...

An evening walk.

Macclesfield (13 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction E)

A small Market town in Cheshire..

A picture of Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate

Styal (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cheshire (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N)

The village of Styal stands on the River Bollin close to the town of Wilmslow. It is renowned for Quarry Bank Mill and the surrounding Styal Estate with houses once occupied by the mill workers...

Mow Cop Castle, Staffordshire

Mow Cop (15 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE)

The sheer scale of the height of this village with the quaint sounding name has made it famous, for it is believed that on a clear day the hill is visible to no less than five counties...

Oakhanger Mere,

Crewe (4 Pictures)

in the county of Cheshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SW)

Crewe has always been associated with its great railway junction, and it is from this point in the "hey-day" of rail travel that Crew began to prosper...

Bramhall Park

Bramhall (8 Pictures)

in the county of Greater Manchester (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)

Set in an area where Cotton was once king, midst the towns of Manchester and the quiet rolling acres of sprawling Cheshire countryside, lies the little town of Bramhall whose most famous feature is Bramall Hall...

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire

Altrincham (16 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Greater Manchester (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N)

First developed as a quiet hamlet on the edge of the sweeping Cheshire Plain, where life went quietly on...

Rudyard lake, Staffordshire

Rudyard (3 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SE)

A pretty village with a delightful cluster of cottages and houses with lovely gardens, bordered by woods at the south end of the picturesque Rudyard Reservoir...

The tree at Lymm

Lymm (19 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cheshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NW)

The picturesque village of Lymm is situated in the the county of Cheshire, England, and was mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086. It's name is of Celtic origins and means "Place.....

Norton lane, Norton in the moors, Staffordshire.

Norton in the Moors (6 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SE)

Norton-in-the-Moors is exactly what its name implies - it is an old village set on the side of a windswept hill with far reaching views over rolling countryside towards the Peak District...

Old Shops, Nantwich Square

Nantwich (36 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction SW)

Today, Nantwich is a busy bustling place of business and commerce that still manages to retain its unique 'Elizabethan' flavour...

Delamere Forest, Nr Tarporley, Cheshire

Delamere (39 Pictures)

in the county of Cheshire (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction W)

The village of Delamere can be found in the midst of beautiful Cheshire countryside in an area of forests and rivers. It is perhaps best known as the home of the magnificent.....

A Red Admiral

Whaley Bridge (13 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NE)

An attractive small town in the High Peak district of Derbyshire...

Opening up for birthing at Stoke on Trent, Trent and Mersey canal

Stoke-on-Trent (31 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction S)

Town known best as "the potteries" but in reality Stoke-on-Trent is a 1906 amalgamation of six towns, each of which still maintain their own individuality and character...

Iron Bridge, Brabyns Park, Marple, Greater Manchester.

Marple (24 Pictures)

in the county of Greater Manchester (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction NE)

Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt...

A picture of Reddish

Reddish (37 Pictures)

in the county of Greater Manchester (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NE)

This is a densely populated area of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It is fortunate to be close to the edge of Cheshire, thus residents have the benefit of being within easy reach of some attractive countryside...

Beeston Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire.

Tarporley (15 Pictures)

in the county of Cheshire (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction W)

Attractive large village which developed as a coaching stop on the main London to Liverpool road during the 17th and 18th-centuries...

Pavilion gardens

Buxton (81 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction E)

This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park...

Recommended attractions near Jodrell Bank

Lovell telescope: scan of an old 6x4 print

Lovell Radio Telescope and Arboretum (2 Pictures)

(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)

For over 40 years the giant Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank has been a familiar feature of the Cheshire landscape and an.....

Nether Alderley Mill, Macclesfield

Nether Alderley Mill (3 Pictures)

(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE)

A fascinating and unusual watermill dating from the 15th century..

Tabley House, Knutsford

Tabley House (1 Pictures)

(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NW)

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Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall (48 Pictures)

(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S)

Little Moreton Hall is without doubt the finest example of timber-framed architecture in England. The building overflows with.....

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire

Tatton Park (34 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NW)

A day at Tatton Park has much to offer, its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall, are set in 1000 acres of.....

Quarry Bank Mill Windows

Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate (26 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N)

At restored Quarry Mill the air hangs heavy with the atmosphere of the Victorian people of Wilmslow who spent their days toiling.....

Mow Cop Castle, Staffordshire

Mow Cop Castle (12 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE)

Mow Cop Castle is a Grade 2 listed building and dates back to 1754 when Randle Wilbraham of nearby Rode Hall built it as a.....

Biddulph Grange Garden

Biddulph Grange Garden (42 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE)

This remarkable garden surrounds a grand house with a history of fluctuating fortunes. The gardens were originally the creation.....

view from the summit of Tegg's Nose

Tegg's Nose Country Park (8 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E)

Tegg's Nose Country Park comprises mainly of wild untamed countryside high above Macclesfield. It offers nature lovers many.....

Leathers Smithy, Macclesfield Forest

Leathers Smithy (1 Pictures)

(9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)

Dating form the 18th Century and standing in beautiful surroundings, on the edge of Macclesfield Forest Reservoir, this stone.....

View of canal from Big Wood footbridge. Marbury Country Park, Cheshire

Marbury Country Park (8 Pictures)

(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction W)

Once part of a large country estate, Marbury Parks history dates back to AD 1200. Guided walks are on offer all year round, with.....

Anderton Boat Lift August 2009 (Bottom)

The Anderton Boat Lift (9 Pictures)

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction W)

The Anderton Boat Lift is the world's first boat lift, and the only working one in the UK..

Arley Hall driveway, Northwich, Cheshire.

Arley Hall (33 Pictures)

(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NW)

Arley Hall featured recently in the BBC's religious programme Songs of Praise. It's illustrious owner, Lord Ashbrook was seen.....

Serpentine Pool, Greenway Bank Country Park, Biddulph

Greenway Bank Country Park (3 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction SE)

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Housekeepers Room, Dunham Massey.

Dunham Massey (36 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N)

This handsome 18th century red brick house was built around an Elizabethan moated manor house, built by the first George Booth. .....

Bramall Hall, Manchester

Bramall Hall (3 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NE)

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Wythenshawe Hall in Wythenshawe Park, Greater Manchester

Wythenshawe Hall & Park (3 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction N)

Wythenshawe Park is one of Manchester Leisure's regional parks. The park is set in 109.27 hectares (270 acres) of green area and.....

Bidulph Grange Gardens

Lyme Park (51 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction NE)

Set amidst the grandeur of the high Peaks amongst softly rolling countryside of undisputed splendour is the magnificent house.....

View from The Roaches

The Roaches (72 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction E)

The spectacular Roaches are situated at the end of the Pennine Way, these together with oddly named Hen Cloud contrive between.....

Oulton Park Superbikes, Oulton Park, Cheshire

Oulton Park (10 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction W)

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