Book : Macclesfield
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Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire
SK9 4LA. Tel: 01625 527468. One of Britain's greatest industrial
heritage sites, including complete working cotton mill. Live
demonstrations in the mill. National Trust. Charges apply. About
3 miles north of Alderley Edge.
Manchester Airport, Manchester,
M90 1QX. Tel: +44 (0) 161 489 3000. We welcome non-travelling
visitors, especially those who enjoy watching aircraft take off
and land. So, we've laid on some very special plane observation
facilities just for you. Concorde G-BOAC, the most famous aircraft
in the world, is now on public display in Manchester Airport's
Aviation Viewing Park. The Spectator Terrace provides visitors
with an excellent spot to view aircraft take off and land. Visitors
centre, aviation shop and catering outlets. Whatever your choice
Manchester Airport makes a great day out! www.manchesterairport.co.uk.
About 3 miles north of Alderley Edge.
Nether Alderley Mill, Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield,
Cheshire, SK10 4TW. Tel: 01625 527468. 15th-century mill beside
a tranquil mill pool. Mammoth 200 ton stone roof supported by
a fine timber frame. National Trust. Charges apply. About 2 miles
south of Alderley Edge.
Tatton Park, Knutsford,
Cheshire WA16 6QN. Tel: 01625 534400. Magnificent estate with
mansion, grand garden, deer park, farm and Tudor old hall. Home
to a grand array of antiques and furniture. Gift shop, garden
shop, and speciality food shop. Children-friendly 1930s rare-breeds
farm and adventure playground. National Trust. Charges apply.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About 6 miles west of Alderley Edge.
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