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Tatton Park

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Explore the lovely green spaces of Tatton Park and enjoy the golf courses in Knutsford. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

The Jodrell Bank Observatory (originally the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station, then the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories from 1966 to 1999; /ˈdʒɒdrəl/) is a British observatory that hosts a number of radio telescopes, and is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester. The observatory was established in 1945 by Sir Bernard Lovell, a radio astronomer at the University of Manchester who wanted to investigate cosmic rays after his work on radar during the Second World War. It has since played an important role in the research of meteors, quasars, pulsars, masers and gravitational lenses, and was heavily involved with the tracking of space probes at the start of the Space Age. The managing director of the observatory is Professor Simon Garrington.
The main telescope at the observatory is the Lovell Telescope, which is the third largest steerable radio telescope in the world. There are three other active telescopes located at the observatory; the Mark II, as well as 42 ft (13 m) and 7 m diameter radio telescopes. Jodrell Bank Observatory is also the base of the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network (MERLIN), a National Facility run by the University of Manchester on behalf of the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
The site of the observatory, which includes the Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre and an arboretum, is located in the civil parish of Lower Withington

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Goostrey. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Arley Hall

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Learn about the local history of Aston by Budworth with a stop at Arley Hall. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

A fully restored cotton mill and museum showing the development of the cotton trade in England. Really cool seeing the Cromptons Mule in all it's full working glory.

Quarry Bank Mill And Styal Estate Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Quarry Bank Mill And Styal Estate Country Park, a lovely green space in Styal.

Marbury Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Marbury Country Park, a lovely green space in Northwich. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Knutsford Heritage Centre

You can learn about the history of Knutsford with a trip to Knutsford Heritage Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.