Towering 160m above both what was once the old-money village of Alderly Edge (now a mecca for…read morePremiership footballers and Wags) and the Cheshire Plain in general, the edge has some of the best views of anywhere in the area thanks to the dramatic edge - a steep cliff-like drop. The edge has historic associations with, somewhat incongruously, mining and wizardry, but these days it's a great place to go for a walk with either the kids, the dog, visitors or even a solitary stroll. There are car parks at both the foot of the edge and the top (the latter is the main one) giving the option of a quick trip to the edge itself and back or a longer, more demanding up-and-down walk.

Visited Bramall Hall on a trip to Manchester and loved it. We took a picnic and sat in the grounds…read moreto eat, then took a tour of the house. Beautiful old fire places and artefacts. Really helpful staff to answer questions. Signs and video screens around to read or not read as you choose. The gardens were spectacular and we bought duck food to feed the ducks and geese. Parking was a problem - the "large car park" was not large an probably had 30 spaces. This with another smaller car park was not enough. We did a trip with a multisite pass for Bramall Hall, Stockport Hat Works and the Air Raid Shelters in Stockport - highly recommend this day out!

A large park / small estate with an impressive timber-framed hall, ponds, playparks, Bramall Hall…read morewas once the seat of the Davenport family and is now owned by the local council. It is a great place to take visitors and children alike; the hall itself is very impressive.

Fantastic National Trust property giving tours on Thurs, Sat and Sundays til October. 1.15pm last…read moretour 3.45pm Now selling milled wholemeal flour.

Currently closed for restoration on the roof but this rustic mill hidden on the main road into…read moreBiddulph. One of Cheshire's only complete corn mills that you can view. It's old run down but full of history so definitely a good place to stop and admire whilst enjoying a picnic on the surrounding small grass areas and picnic tables. Worth a look.

The Bowstones are a scheduled monument, but perhaps more interestingly, they mark the point where…read morethe Gritstone Trail passes by a footpath that takes you down into Lyme Park. It is rarely less than bracing on top of the ridge and there are fantastic views across the Cheshire Plain as far as North Wales and the Lake District to the north.

If you have any interest at all in the history of early industry and its impact on society as a…read morewhole, this is a must-see. The learning opportunity is tremendous in scope. The displays are fabulous and the chance to see working vintage machinery, as well as live demonstrations of various pieces of equipment, provides a unique experience. The £12 price of admission includes a guided tour of the Apprentice House and a self-guided walk through the Mill. You also can wander the grounds independent of admission and these are impressive themselves. Touring the Apprentice House is definitely worthwhile. The guides are excellent and provide multiple tidbits of captivating information. Walking through the Mill is equally fascinating. The quality of the restoration of the facility is impressive and provides a great atmosphere in which to enjoy the tour. The real highlight, however, is the display of working machinery. The Mill was skillfully restored to its mid-1800s condition and the live exhibitions of working equipment give a real sense of how the factory must have operated. Overall, this is without question a worthwhile place to visit if you have any interest in 19th century history, particularly the impact of industrialization on English life. The staff are wonderfully helpful and interactive. It is a great choice for a day out as there are many enjoyable dimensions to the visit. It is a don't-miss attraction if you are in the area.

There's nothing more I love than a Sunday walk in an atmospheric, cold and misty National Trust…read morepark. There's nothing quite like getting the blood pumping by walking through the muddy trails, enjoying the soothing sound of the rivers and taking a break from the city. With this in mind, we went to the Quarry Bank Mill which is situated just outside Wilmslow and close to Alderley Edge (just in case you're after potential lunch options after walking). Being an old cotton mill from the 1830's, it's incredibly striking upon arrival and it's amazingly well set in woodland of the highest order. We actually didn't make it into the house as we really just wanted to stretch our legs and get a bit of fresh air but we did go on one of the trails which took maybe half an hour of moderate walking, while we also had the option to go on a much longer harder walk but thought we'd leave that for another day. It was £4.50 to park the car and this gives you full access to all of the grounds. There's 2 cafes on site which serve everything from main meals to cakes, snacks and of course tea and coffee. This place probably isn't one for hardcore walkers but it is a nice little option to nip to for a couple of hours if you've been stuck inside for a while or want to see lots of nice greenery.

Jodrel bank Very interesting to go and have a look but it is…read morenot a full day out. we was there 2 and half hours and we has done it all. we had a 30 minute talk on the main dish and it was very good and we looked in the exhibition which was good. we also had a walk round the gardens and they have their own bees. you can see the 4 bee hives. The food in the cafe was nice but a little expensive

Having nothing must to do on a sunny day Mr D and I decided to visit Jodrell Bank…read more First thing to mention is they ask you to turn off mobile phones on the site - please do as it causes interference for the radio telescope Once inside there's 2 areas of exhibits - a lot of which are based around computer displays. One gripe I had is there was just do much information on each unit to get through any reasonable amount of information did make you feel like you were hogging it!! The exhibit areas aren't that large so you do have to really want to hi through the info to make it feel worth the £7 adult entry price. Of course you can also spend some time looking up at the big telescope - the cafe actually looks right at it for a leisurely lunch. There's a few scientific toys in the grounds (whispering dishes etc) but sadly a couple are showing age and hard use. There is also a walk in the other direction around the Arboretum - be warned with small children there are a few ponds - nice area to spend a little longer before heading home.

I have visited this place twice now and i think that it is very nice.Ticket prices are very cheap…read more(under a fiver for an adult)I love old buildings and this is no exception.It is an elizabethan manor house and it is set in a very large garden.When i went they offered freeflow tours which is a new thing and it means you can go around at your own pace instead of with a guide which is good.this makes a lovely place to have a picnic on a warm day.

This was my first field trip as a primary school youngster and is an excellent example of English…read moreTudor history. Its a classic black and white 15th century timber-framed manor house and is set in acres of wooded parkland with some lovely flower gardens. It is a great place to bring the kids for a picnic (weather permitting!!) and in summer time there is always something happening with country fairs, market days and the odd posh wedding reception taking place.