Cheshire visitor information

An Introduction to Cheshire

Cheshire is an ancient county, occupied since prehistoric times. It was inhabited by Romans, who founded Chester, for almost 400 years. It has remained a mainly rural county with quaint market towns and villages. Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, was raised in the area, naming his famous Cheshire Cat after the region.

Things to do in Cheshire

Cheshire is home to Chester Zoo and the Cheshire Falconry experience. Also within the region is the 15th century Little Moreton Hall and Chester Racecourse, which held it's first recorded race in 1539. The Fortress Deva, built whilst the area was under Roman occupation and Chester Cathedral, founded in 660, offer a look into the regions history. The county is also home to the Anson Engine Museum.

Getting to Cheshire

By Air

The nearest airports to Cheshire are Manchester International and Liverpool John Lennon, which are both about 40 minutes by road.

By Road

Main motorway links to Cheshire are through the M6, M56 and M53. The main roads in the area are the M53, M56, M6, A51, A530, A49 and the A56.

By Train

Cheshire is now only two hours from London where you can connect to local Arriva Trains services to the North Wales Coast. Crewe is the northern hub of the rail network, Warrington Bank Quay sits on the West Coast Mainline and Macclesfield serves Cheshire’s Peak District with direct services from London, Bournemouth, Southampton, Oxford and Birmingham.

By Bus and Coach

Cheshire is well served by local bus services throughout the county, with the main operators being Arriva and First. National Express offers regular services from all over the country.