Congleton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK
About Congleton
The town's tree planting as part of the Trees for Congleton project was entered in the ‘Green Solutions’ category of the digital national RHS Community Awards, being awarded 'Highly Commended'. Congleton is in the valley of the River Dane. To the south of the town lies an expanse of green space known locally asPriesty Fieldswhich forms a green corridor into the heart of the town, a rare feature in English towns. Legend says that Priesty Fields gained its name as there was no priest performing services within the town. The nearest priest was based at the nearby village Astbury. It is told that the priest would walk along an ancient medieval pathway which ran between the fields at the Parish Church in Astbury and St Peter's Church in Congleton. The town's name is of unknown origin. The first
Top Attractions in Congleton
Explore the best things to see and do in Congleton:
- ★Astbury Mere Country Park
- ★Biddulph Valley Way
- ★Castaway Play
- ★Clonter Opera Theatre
- ★Cloudside Shooting Grounds
- ★Congleton Market
- ★Congleton Museum
- ★Congleton Paddling Pool
Where to Eat in Congleton
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bear Grills
- 🍴Brownlow Inn
- 🍴Four Friends Tibetan Restaurant
- 🍴Indian Spice
- 🍴Sizzlers
- 🍴Top Nosh
Where to Stay in Congleton
- 🏨Lion and Swan Hotel
- 🏨The Plough Inn
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