Visit Chester and Cheshire

Visit Chester and Cheshire

Enjoy Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction

Enjoy Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction

Cheshire's Rural Escapes are not far away

Cheshire's Rural Escapes are not far away

  • Merseyside Tornado Steam Rail Tour 
    Departs Liverpool South Parkway, Runcorn & Crewe 
    2nd October 2010 

    For the complete dining experience join the Merseyside Tornado Steam Railtour ....

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  • Farmers Market 
    Rode Hall and Gardens 
    4th September 2010 

    Produce and crafts that are prduced locally are for sale at Rode Hall Farmers Market.

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  • The Knutsford Great Race 
    Knutsford 
    5th September 2010 

    See riders and teams from across the world compete in this great race on Penny Farthings.

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  • Grandparents Weekend 
    Gulliver's World Warrington 
    11th September 2010 - 12th Sep 2010 

    Bring grandparents along for a day of magic and they will get free entry for every one full paying person.

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  • Chester Races 
    Chester Race Course 
    10th September 2010 

    Racing of top level horses, fashion statement outfits, beautiful surroundings and a thrilling, yet somehow mellow atmosphere.

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  • Chester Races 
    Chester Race Course 
    25th September 2010 

    The final flutter at Chester Races in 2010 and the last time you can enjoy the 'Chester Experience' .

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STYAL 100: RAIL CENTENARY FUN DAY CELEBRATED AT QUARRY BANK MILL ON 17TH MAY
18th May 2009

'National Community Rail Month’ was marked by an event at Quarry Bank Mill in Styal celebrating the centenary of the "Styal Line" from Manchester to Crewe. 

There was, in fact, double cause for celebration with the launch of a 2 hourly Sunday service to Styal - ideal for visitors to the famous National Trust property.

 The Crewe to Manchester Community Rail Partnership also invited Harry Jackson, the octogenarian stationmaster at Styal to be Guest of Honour. Harry worked at Styal until manning was removed from the station in 1966. Having met Northern Rail dignitaries at the station, Harry took the vintage shuttle bus to the main event at Quarry Bank Mill and spent a great deal of the day at the heritage exhibition discussing memories of Styal Station with visitors.

Whilst the youngsters enjoyed "Victorian" games stalls, face painting and balloon modelling; the young at heart relished the model railway exhibition  and learned more about local rail services at the Community Rail Partnership stall. A lucky few won Greater Manchester Wayfarer rail tickets in a free raffle. 

 

 

On an artistic note, Styal Primary School provided a wonderful gallery of paintings and drawings on a rail theme.

 

Attendance for the event, supported by The National Trust and the Friends of Styal Station was excellent and even the odd downpour was not enough to deter visitors to the attractions on offer.

 

 

 

 


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