Winsford Industrial Estate is located in close proximity to a range of excellent local attractions and park facilities. Below is a summary of some of the main local attractions and features.
- Weaver Parkway, Winsford
- Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich
- Salt Museum, Northwich
- Delamere Forest
- Anderton Nature Park, Northwich
- Jodrell Bank Observatory
- Vale Royal Waterways and Canals
Wander along the historic Weaver Navigation, through the industrial and natural landscapes of the Weaver Parkway, close to Winsford town centre. Much of the Parkway has been reclaimed from former industrial land, a legacy of the local salt industry, and is now rich in wildlife.
Look out for the herons, perched on the salt piles across the river, next to Britain's only underground salt mine. In summer the meadows are a riot of colour. Tortoiseshell and red admiral butterflies flit amongst the knapweed, while later in the year goldfinches feast on the teasel heads.
http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/OutandAbout/country_parks/weaver_parkway.htm
Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich
Located near Northwich in Cheshire, the Anderton Boat Lift is one of the greatest monuments to Britain's last canal age and known as the "Cathedral of the Canals".
Built in 1875 it was the world's first and is currently the UK's only Boat Lift.
http://www.andertonboatlift.co.uk
Salt Museum, Northwich
The Salt Museum in Northwich, Cheshire, UK, tells the fascinating story of mid-Cheshire and the industry that has shaped the landscape and lives of those who worked in the industry.
http://www.saltmuseum.org.uk
Delamere Forest
Delamere Forest Park comprises over 950 hectares of mixed deciduous and evergreen forest, open grassland and wetlands. It is the largest wooded area in Cheshire and lies within the Mersey Forest. Blakemere Moss has become an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and is particularly popular with ornithologists.
Delamere offers the complete day out for all the family, with a wide range of facilities including bike hire, cafe, shop, Visitor Centre and many car parks, picnic sites and viewpoints.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandCheshireNoForestDelamereForestPark
Anderton Nature Park, Northwich
Explore Anderton Nature Park, a wildlife haven transformed from industrial wasteland, next to the historic Victorian boat lift and close to Northwich town centre.
Follow the new wildflower trail to discover rare and unusual plants, or watch free aerobatic displays over the dragonfly pond.
Many of the areas around Northwich are legacies of the old salt and soda ash industries, with disused lime beds and shallow pools created by subsidence.
http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/OutandAbout/country_parks/anderton_nature_park.htm
Jodrell Bank Observatory
University of Manchester
Jodrell Bank Observatory
Jodrell Bank Observatory is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Manchester. The Observatory is home to the Lovell Radio Telescope and the MERLIN/VLBI National Facility which is operated by the University on behalf of PPARC. It is a place of learning, teaching and research for the many astronomers, students and engineers who develop and use the facilities here.
http://www.jb.man.ac.uk
Vale Royal Waterways and Canals
The River Weaver was straightened in the 18th century to form the Weaver Navigation, enabling larger boats to travel up to Winsford. Coal could then be cheaply imported and salt transported to Liverpool for export across the world.
The waterways are peaceful now and the colourful narrow boats are now used for pleasure not toil. What better way to explore than a trip on one of the regular cruise boats or by hiring a narrowboat? For further information on boat hire and cruising the waterways contact 01606 867531 or email tourism@valeroyal.gov.uk you can also visit the Weaver Valley Cruises website.
For riverside walking, try the Weaver Valley Way running along the riverside between Frodsham and Winsford, or a section of the Cheshire Ring Canal Walk.
