Great Budworth
is an interesting and beautiful mid-Cheshire village, almost a town in the Middle Ages, overlooking Budworth Mere and scenic countryside. The fine 14th - 16th century church faces the Vernacular Revival pub across the narrow, winding village street, rich in 17th century oak framed cottages.
Guilden Sutton
is a village of about 1660 inhabitants which lies in gently rolling countryside three miles to the east of Chester, within sight of the Cathedral tower. Over the last century, it has grown substantially and become a dormitory village but remains rural, surrounded by fields and totally within the Green Belt. There is a good community spirit, with a church and chapel in the “old” village and a Village Hall built in 1987 by its very active Community Association.
Handbridge
is situated just across the River Dee from the city of Chester, on the other side of the ancient weir built by Earl Hugh of Chester in the 11th century. The Romans built the first bridge here as a crossing point for their expedition into Wales, several other bridges were built over the centuries most of which were swept away in floods.
Handforth
is about 12 miles south of Manchester yet close to beautiful Cheshire countryside. It is within 2 miles of the tourist attraction of Quarry Bank Mill.
Helsby
is at the bottom of the hill and, like Frodsham and Daresbury, was once on the main route between Chester and Warrington. The main bulk of traffic now uses the M56 motorway which can be seen from the top of the hill.
Holmes Chapel
is a large village with modern housing developments. The village street has some 18th century buildings. St Luke's Church, beside a little square on the street, is a large 15th century oak frame church cased in brick during the 18th century.
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