Free Things To Do Near Knutsford

Set in the heart of the town in a wonderful, reconstructed 17th-century timber-framed building, the Knutsford Heritage Centre is a fantastic gateway into the history of Knutsford. Tracing back to 1292 when Knutsford became a market town led by William de Tabley, the centre is now run by volunteers working to tell the fascinating story of the building’s path to today alongside the town’s evolution. Featuring two galleries, two delightful courtyard gardens and a quaint little gift shop, the centre is also home to the famous Millennium Tapestry. More than 13 metres long, the incredible tapestry was created by over 3,000 residents to celebrate Knutsford in the millennium year 2000.

Located just north of Northwich in the picturesque Cheshire village of Pickmere, Pickmere Lake is a stunning, scenic landmark that reflects all the natural beauty that is to be found in the Cheshire area. Perfect for walkers and swimmers alike, the lake is free to explore as visitors can arrive, enjoy a nice picnic, go for a swim, and enjoy a lovely walk. And if you’re planning on getting your walking shoes on, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to see some of Cheshire’s most famous attractions without spending a penny. To the east of the lake, you’ll see one of Jodrell Bank’s radio telescopes and the famous Tabley House. If you take the North Cheshire Way path, you can follow it north to Arley Hall, a fine stately home surrounded by beautiful gardens. Just a few miles southeast there is Lower Peover, where you’ll be greeted by the site of Lower Peover, a charming little village that’s home to the stunning 16th-century country manor Peover Hall.

A stunning waterfront destination that is a fantastic showcase of Manchester’s continued development, the Quays is home to a wide range of culture, history, heritage and entertainment. Whilst much of the area will require you to pay for entry, there’s plenty to see and do here that’s completely free of charge. First, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Quays and admire the scenery, from the various boats that make their way through the waters, to the stunning architectural feats found nearby. Next, The Lowry is hosting their L.S. Lowry exhibition free of charge to all visitors. Named after the building’s namesake Laurence Stephen Lowry, whose work has been strongly associated with Salford where he spent much of his life, the exhibition features many of his famous works. Split between the Lowry’s Andrew and Zoe Law galleries, the exhibition includes an extensive archive of photographs, press cuttings and catalogues highlighting some of the artist’s most famous works and snapshots of his life.

A beautiful park set in 109 hectares of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park is home to a fantastic array of ornamental woodlands, herbaceous borders, open grasslands and plenty more. Steeped in history and overflowing with breathtaking scenery, the park is free to visit for anyone looking to make the most of nature alongside taking a trip through history, as the park is also home to the Grade II Listed building Wythenshawe Hall. Home to the Tatton family for over 600 years, The Hall has been lovingly restored to reflect its heyday and regularly welcomes visitors to bask in its period-accurate restorations.