Things to do in Cheshire, England: The Best Traveler Resources

Macclesfield Visitor Information Centre was opened on 9 December 2011 and has been completely redesigned to reflect Macclesfield's unique identity.As well as all the usual items you'd expect a Visitor Information Centre to sell, we also have a fabulous range of locally sourced artisan products such as jewellery, handbags,sunglasses, jams, chutneys, chocolate, scarves and more.We're proud to sell Macclesfield Town Football Club merchandise and if you are a fan of the band Joy Division we have a variety of memorabilia that will interest you. You can buy tickets for Macclesfield Town Football Club, theatre performances, local events and major attractions such as Chester Zoo and Tatton Park. We don't charge a booking fee so you'll find some of the best ticket deals around in our VIC.

Our award winning Visitor Information Centre is the ideal starting point for planning your visit to Cheshire.The centre is conveniently located, and our friendly, helpful staff have a wealth of local knowledge to share with you.Additional services at our Visitor Information Centre include:Maps, guides and local publications Tickets for major events, such as the Cheshire Show Tickets for local theatre productions and events Tickets for attractions such as Tatton Park and Chester Zoo Gift ShopOpening TimesSummer (April to September)Monday – Saturday, 9am - 5pm Winter (October to March) Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday, 9am - 1pm Accessibility informationWheelchair Access Automatic opening doors Dropped counter for wheelchair users Hearing loop system for the hard of hearing

Knutsford Heritage Centre is the best way to discover Knutsford and Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford. Changing exhibitions tell the story of Knutsford and its people. Official Walking Tours of Knutsford run every Friday afternoon (at 2pm from May-October. The Centre also houses the famous Knutsford Tapestry, measuring 52 metres it took 4 years to complete and involved 3,000 people in the stitching. It captures the architecture and every day life of Knutsford in the year 2000.

Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world - as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records. The first recorded race was held on February 9th 1539. The racecourse hosts 15 flat race meetings a year between May to September as well as numerous other events throughout the year. The company is responsible for three racecourses (Chester, Bangor-on-Dee and Musselburgh) and all catering and conference facilities at Bangor on Dee and Chester, along with an on course hotel at Chester Racecourse - the Holiday Inn Express, restaurants 1539 and The White Horse on site and Commonhall Social in the city of Chester. The company also provide external catering services for third party events via its Horseradish Catering brand. You can choose to host a conference, celebration or wedding at Chester Racecourse.

Blakemere Village is a great destination for all the family offering a boutique shopping experience, onsite touring park as well as daily fun activities and events, all centred around a stunning Edwardian Courtyard. Experience crafty fun at the Cheshire Craft Workshop, an indoor playbarn, a falconry, high-end pet shop, toy shop as well as segway experiences. The Village Restaurant & Coffee Bar offers fresh locally produced dishes, an extensive children's menu plus barista style coffee and snacks. There is also a free outdoor adventure play park plus an adjacent woodlands to explore as well as independent shops selling everything from furniture, gifts and traditional sweets to ladies fashion, kitchenware and golfing equipment. Open 7 days a week from 10am until 5pm. Free to enter and free to park.