Book : Altrincham:
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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
4 miles south east of Altrincham.
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.anchesterairport.co.uk.
About 3 miles east of Altrincham.
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 4 miles south
of Altrincham.
Dunham Massey, Altrincham,
Cheshire WA14 4SJ. Tel: 0161 941 1025. Country estate including
mansion with important collections and 'below stairs' areas,
impressive garden and deer park. Ancient herd of fallow deer
in a stunning 250 acre parkNational Trust. Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
About 2 miles west of Altrincham.
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