Congleton is at the Eastern edge of the Cheshire Plain at the southern reaches of the Pennines. First mentioned in the Doomsday Book Congleton grew at a rapid pace. By the 1600’s the main occupation in the town was farming and almost everyone was involved with farming as either a primary or supplementary occupation – nearly every innkeeper, mercer ( a dealer of cloth) and shoemaker had livestock or farmed the land for food. Despite Congleton’s early link with the cloth trade it wasn’t until the late 1700’s that the first silk mill was erected in Congleton and this mechanisation set the standard and opened the way for ribbon weaving and cotton spinning to become established in the area. In keeping with the industrialisation of the Victorian age the arrival of the steam train further assisted in securing the financial growth of the town as rail links were established between Congleton, Manchester and London. Today Congleton boasts a population of around 29,000 who all benefit from a location set in some of the most picturesque countryside in England and yet with a range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities that satisfy the demands of the most hectic lifestyles. Commuting is rarely fun however when you return to Congleton after a day of work then you truly appreciate the benefits this market town offers.
Attraction
Caravan Park
Church
St Peter
Wellspring Methodist Church
Club
Cottage
Acre Hill Barn
Grange Cottage
Heritage Wharf
Dentist
Canal Street Dental Practice
Congleton Community Dental Service
Doctor
Lawton House Surgery
Meadowside Medical Centre
Readesmoor Group Practice
Estate Agent
Austin & Vickers
Britannia Estate Agents
Brown Timothy A
Coppinger Boston
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Westlow Property Services
Farmers Market
Congleton Farmers MarketGolf Club
Holiday Park
Inn
Market
Congleton Farmers Market
Congleton Market
Pub and Bar
Antelope
Beartown Tap
Bulls Head
Durham Ox
Farmers Arms
Rams Head
Staffordshire Knot
The Music Box
Unicorn
White Lion
Restaurant
China Palace Chinese RestaurantCongleton Tandoori
Forum Restaurant
Highfields Restaurant
Hot Spot
L’Endroit Restaurant
Red Chilli
School
Astbury St Mary’s C of E Primary School
Buglawton Primary School
Congleton High School
Daven Primary School
Eaton Bank School
Havannah County Primary School
Marlfields County Primary School
Mossley C of E Primary School
Quinta Primary School
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
A & J Taxis
Coopers Cabs
Fareways
Melton Taxis
Theatre
Clonter Opera
Daneside Theatre
Venue
Vet
Sports Clubs
Congleton CC (Cycling)
Congleton LTC Ltd (Tennis)
Mossley CC (Cricket)
South Cheshire (Men's Hockey)
South Cheshire (Women's Hockey)
Shops
Renaissance Books
Flower Gallery
Black Swan Gallery
Boots
Marsh Farm Shop
Congleton Garden Centre
Astbury Meadow Garden Centre
Finney's
West Heath Pharmacy
L Thompson
Shoetout
Davenport's
Black Swan Gallery
MK Electrical and Engineering Solutions Ltd
SL Parry (Butchers)
R Moss Butchers
Congleton Oatcakes
Kel's Patisserie
Bond's Bakery
Bread & Basil Delicatessen
Hallmark Cards
Jo Jingles
The Potting Shed
Everything's Rosy Interiors Ltd
T&S Electrical Ltd
Antiques
Places to Stay near Congleton
Alexandra Court Hotel (0.25 miles)
Accommodation of the Year 2008 & 2009 means we are the best Hotel for miles around!!! FACTWe have 15 luxurious bedrooms with fantastic ensuiteWe have a superb award winning restaurant ... More
Egerton Arms Hotel (0.25 miles)
We are a 16th century country Inn in the heart of the Cheshire countryside adjacent to St. Mary's church. Easy to find just off the A34 .We offer clean and comfortable rooms,good home cooked food, ... More | visit website
Lion and Swan Hotel (0.30 miles)
This hotel is a 16th century half timbered inn, finest food & real ales, conference & wedding venue. This strikingly timbered hotel offers guests 21 attractive and individually decorated bedrooms with every modern ameni The beautiful ... More | visit website
HP Bed and Breakfast (0.41 miles)
Acre Hill Barn (0.50 miles)
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This really enchanting and smartly furnished barn conversion sits quietly in an enclosed garden surrounded by pastureland with lovely country views. Fine walking starts at the door ... More
Yew Tree Farm (0.50 miles)
Innkeepers Lodge (5.07 miles)
The Bear's Head is conveniently located just off junction 17 of the m6 and not far from holmes chapel. the hotel is south of manchester and convenient knutsford and crewe.each ... More
Chimney House Hotel (5.18 miles)
Originally the old church rectory featuring the half-timbered Tudor style of Chester, the hotel is situated in its own eight acres of peaceful woodland, yet offers easy access just off Junction 17 from the M6. ... More | visit website
Holly Tree Farm (5.79 miles)
Located close to Jodrell Bank, Holly Tree Farm offers a good base for the business person or for touring the local attractions. Rooms are located in the house adjacent to ... More
Beech Cottage at White Chimnies Farm (5.85 miles)
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Set in an idyllically peaceful position on the borders of Cheshire, the Peak District, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, these superb cottages offer a wonderful base from which to ... More
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