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Nearby Attractions
The beautiful village of Wrenbury has much to offer.
The idyllic landscape surrounding the Llangollen Canal and our unique lift-bridges provide great opportunities
for walkers and cyclists, photographers, artists and daydreamers.
Why not enjoy the warm welcome at one of our family-friendly local pubs; The Cotton Arms offer great food and drink and occasional live music in very picturesque canal-side surroundings.
A mile away is the wonderful Bhurtpore Inn (a personal favourite!); yet again voted CAMRA Pub of the Year, with their famous beer festivals, curry menu and delicious food; only a 25 minute wobble away across public footpath marked fields.
 A few miles away in Whitchurch is the excellent Black Bear Inn where a warm welcome is always guaranteed by owner/chef Mark Sumner and his staff, not to mention a mouthwatering menu of dishes using locally sourced ingredients, a selection of fantastic Real Ales for the enthuiast and regular music sessions in atmospheric surroundings.
Five miles away is the historic market town of Nantwich; host to many cultural and foodie events throughout the year, including the fantastic Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival and the Nantwich Show.
Holly Holy Day is an amazing spectacle in late January; a stirring re-enactment of the 1644 English Civil War Battle of Nantwich with hundreds of costumed participants.
Situated on the Cheshire Plain, Nantwich lies on the banks of the River Weaver. The suffix 'wich' denotes the presence of brine springs and the settlement dates back to Roman times when salt from the area was used to supply the garrisons at Chester and Stoke-on-Trent.
 Historically, Nantwich's two main industries were tanning and salt. The salt industry reached a peak in late-16th century with over 300 salt-works, however its last salt house closed in 1858. Although this industry has lapsed, there is still a brine swimming pool in the town, reputed to be the only surviving inland pool of its type in the country.Nantwich has had a turbulent past. Despite being burnt to the ground by Norman Invaders in the 11th century, attacked by Welsh marauders in the 13th century and almost destroyed in the Great Fire of Nantwich in 1583, the ancient town is second only to Chester for the wealth of historic buildings. Of particular interest are the 16th century timber-frame buildings in the High Street including Nantwich Book Shop and the Crown Hotel.
 St Mary's Church is a Grade I listed building. It was built in the 14th century and is considered by many to be one of the finest medieval churches in the UK. It is known as the 'Cathedral of South Cheshire'. Surrounding the church are narrow winding lanes with many fine old timber-framed buildings.
 Local Nantwich folk are called "Dabbers" and to be a proper Dabber, you have to be born within the town's boundaries. There are lots of wild theories as to how the name originated but many people believe it's a derivation of the word "dipping" - a term used in the long-gone tanneries of the town. Today, the name lives on as the nickname of Nantwich Town Football Club.For more historical information, be sure to visit Nantwich Museum in Pillory Street. There is also a very interesting website here.
For lovers of good local food there are excellent farmers markets in Nantwich on the last Saturday of each month; 9am - 3pm
and in Whitchurch on the first Saturday of each month; 9am - 1pm.
The imposing stately homes Combermere Abbey and Cholmondeley Castle with their lovely gardens, woodland and diverse programmes of events are a five minute drive away.
For those who like to get active there is Nantwich outdoor Brine swimming pool, the 35 mile Sandstone Trail for walkers, the 35 mile Bishop Bennet Way for riders and three Cheshire Cycle Routes all nearby.
The castles at Beeston and Peckforton are a great family day out; take a picnic and enjoy the views.
 Further afield go for rambles in Delamere Forest and to the historic City of Chester (only 23 miles away) with its Roman archaeology, Tudor buildings, world-famous zoo, superb dining and shopping.
Public Transport
For a rural village public transport links are pretty good; a regular bus service runs between Nantwich-Wrenbury-Whitchurch (service 72) Wrenbury railway station (request stop) is a half-mile walk from us and has a direct service between South Wales-Shrewsbury-Whitchurch-Wrenbury-Nantwich-Crewe-Manchester (Arriva Trains) and connections from Crewe to Chester and everywhere else in the World.
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