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Anderton Boat Lift

Anderton Boat Lift

A unique place in waterways history

Modern History

Chester and Cheshire has a wealth of modern history for you and your family to explore.

Cheshire’s historic and world-famous Textile Triangle is made up by a range of attractions, all of which provide a fascinating insight in to the history of Cheshire’s textile industry, including the Macclesfield Silk Museum.

If you’re looking for something a little more laid back, why not meet the Orient Express at one of the stations in Cheshire that it serves and take a nostalgic and luxurious trip back in time, be it for just a day or something a little longer.

Chester and Cheshire also boasts a fantastic range of museums that cover all manner of subjects. So whether you want to explore Chester’s Roman past or examine the terrific collection of vintage machinery at the Anson Engine Museum, there is bound to be something for you in our region.

Browse some of the Modern History highlights below our search for your perfect attraction using the search function on the left of this page.

Cheshire Highlights

Chester Revealed - Walk Talk Tour

Chester Revealed - Walk Talk Tour

Go walk about in historic Chester. This circular walking tour from Chester Town Hall takes in both levels of the famous black and white timbered...

Congleton Museum

Congleton Museum

Touch screens and talking heads help to tell the story of Congleton from prehistoric...

Silk Museum: Paradise Mill

Silk Museum: Paradise Mill

Silk Museum: Paradise Mill is an award-winning museum with 26 jacquard hand looms.

Gawsworth Hall

Gawsworth Hall

One of Cheshire's most beautiful occupied historic houses. Gawsworth Hall is a...

Arley Gardens

Arley Gardens

Lovingly created by the same family over 250 years, Arley Hall’s gardens are a...

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