Childcare
Quality Childcare in Knutsford during school holidays
Posted on July 6, 2011 by Andrew
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Children from any school are welcome to Budeez holiday club. For the summer this year we have organised visits to local amenities such as Tatton Hall, the Gardens and Home Farm, Pets at Home, Northwich and a local supermarket. We have arranged for the children to meet our local community policeman and fireman as well [...]
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General Information
Accommodation
- Birtles Farm B&B a listed farmhouse that was built in 1625 and is full of its original features. Set in 190 acres.
- Cornbrooke House a comfortable six bedroom Victorian house with many of its original features still untouched.
- Cresta Court Hotel Best Western Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham, part of the world’s largest hotel chain.
- Mercure Altrincham Bowdon Hotel some superb facilities including free use of the heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and well-equipped gym.
- Short Rentals have 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom spacious, fully furnished and well equipped houses for short term rent in excellent locations in Altrincham, South Manchester and Wilmslow, Cheshire.
- Sugar Brook Farm as well as providing an excellent B&B service Sugar Brook is a working organic farm, certified by the Soil Association. They breed sheep and grow cereal crops.
- The Altrincham Lodge Hotel good quality accommodation in Timperley.
Attractions
- Clonter Opera Theatre The ‘Clonter Experience’ offers you the opportunity of intimate theatre whilst enjoying Operatic productions as well as Jazz and other musical events.
- Creamfields has probably become the most popular and renowned open air electronic music festival in the world. Held annually at the end of August and just a stones throw away from Altrincham at Daresbury, Warrington.
- Dunham Massey - early Geogian National Trust property with an Edwardian interior, situated in superb grounds with its own deer park.
- Gauntlet Birds of Prey Centre a collection of over 100 birds of prey (eagles and vultures).
- Knutsford 'Royal' Mayday the highlight of the town’s calendar and takes place every year on the first Saturday in May.
- Knutsford Royal May Day - takes place annually in Knutsford town centre, on the first Saturday in May, at 2pm.
- Red House Farm Set in the heart of the rural Cheshire village of Dunham Massey, Red House Farm has been under the direction of the Clare family for over 100 years.
- Silver Blades Ice Rink - a full size ice pad in a brand new building, the first in the UK to have a full wooden structure catered for skaters of all ages.
- Styal Mill & Country Park - stroll through to Styal village, built by the Greg family to house the mill workers and still a thriving community, or walk through woods along the River Bollin.
- Tatton Park - this award winning estate receives over 750,000 visits each year and many people return again and again to enjoy this stunning area of Cheshire.
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Churches
- Altrincham Baptist Church
- Altrincham Methodist Church
- Altrincham Spiritual Church
- Altrincham United Reform Church
- Devonshire Road Evangelical Church
- Dunham Road Unitarian Chapel
- St Albans Parish Church, Broadheath
- St George's Parish Church
- St Margaret's Parish Church, Dunham Massey
- St Mark's Parish Church, Dunham Massey
- St Vincent De Paul, Altrincham
- The Parish of Christ Church, Timperley
Eating Places
- Bentley's Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway serving the finest fish and chips, cooked to perfection
- Dilli a fine taste of India. One of the UK’s top Asian restaurants here in altrincham.
- Earle (Simon Rimmer's restaurant) a neighbourhood restaurant you’ve always dreamed of – perfect for a big celebration or party, but equally the place to go if you just want some great food for your tea.
- Francs Restaraunt welcoming, warm and lively, reflecting the ethos of the French way with dining.
- Oriental Fire a variety of the finest Japanese and Korean cuisine.
- Rope and Anchor located in the beautiful rural setting of Dunham Massey the newly refurbished Rope & Anchor serves a gastropub style menu over 2 floors with extensive dining outside, all year round.
- The Fat Loaf a reputation for good honest, seasonal food at a reasonable price
- The House Restaraunt and Wine Bar bestowed with local charm and is renowned for its refined bistro style menu.
Local Community Links
Pubs, Bars and Clubs
- Club 21 – Altrincham ideal for the party animal but not me.
- Le Trappiste Altrincham’s original and award winning Belgian Cafe Bar
- Old Market Tavern bands, quiz nights, even a gym?
- The Cheshire Lounge - a contemporary bar, restaurant and nightclub set in the very heart of stylish Cheshire.
- The Cinnamon Club for live entertainment, private parties and corporate entertainment.
- The Greyhound (Ashley) You will find their relaxed atmosphere allows you to forget your daily worries as you sample one of their traditional cask ales, a glass of wine from a well stocked list.
- The Orange Tree rated by many as the best pub in town
- The Stonemason's Arms located in the heart of Timperley village
Schools
- Altrincham C.of E. Aided Primary School Honoured by OFSTED as one of the best schools in England.
- Altrincham Grammar School For Boys We have a long tradition of academic excellence.
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Founded in 1910, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is proud of its long tradition of academic success, sporting and cultural achievement and caring service to the community.
- Altrincham Preparatory School Altrincham Preparatory School has a distinguished history of providing high-quality, traditional, academic education for boys from the ages 3 to 11.
- Loreto Grammar School for Girls a wonderful school, rooted in Catholic tradition whilst at the same time very forward looking.
Special Interest & Social Clubs
- Altrincham & District Scout Groups the aim of the Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international comm
- Altrincham Bridge Club meet Monday to Thursday at St Peter’s Church Hall on Cecil Road, Hale.
- Altrincham Folk Club meet every Sunday evening in The Conservative Club on Market Street, Altrincham
- Altrincham Rotary Club members come from many different walks of life and our membership comprises both active and retired, business and professional people.
- Altrincham Society of Artists Housed in a studio in the outskirts of Altrincham, the ASA provides local artists with an outlet for their creative energies.
- Cheshire Freemasonary one of the world’s oldest secular fraternal societies
- Railways – Alt. Electric Railway Preservation Society the society is a focus for local railway interest and has always taken steps to preserve artefacts and records of local railway interest.
- Sale Brass Band As with most brass bands, Sale Brass Band’s members are dedicated amateur musicians who, whilst holding down regular day jobs (and having family commitments), find the time to come together to play music for their own enjoyment, and for the entertainment
- The Cardwell Theatre School - maintains a happy environment where children can develop their creativity and love of dance. They accept boys and girls as students from the age of three to adult.
- The Jubilee Bridge Club - they play duplicate bridge on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm.
- The LMRCA Railway Club - a local social club with roots that run deep into our local community. The LMRCA Railway Club welcomes new members and has many facilities to offer.
- Total Fitness Health Club - 19 gyms within easy reach of each other in the North of England and Wales (including one in Altrincham).
Sports Clubs
- Altrincham & District Athletic Club based at Park Road Recreational Ground off Park Road near the centre of Timperley Village, founded in 1961 we are a small and friendly club and welcome athletes of disciplines.
- Ashley Cricket Club founded in 1888, and is run as an inclusive club to offer competitive sport for players of all ability. Set in the picturesque village of Ashley, the club runs 4 senior teams and several junior teams from ages 9 to 15.
- Bowdon Club – Cricket, Hockey and Squash a well established club with a history dating from 1856. The Club is run by players and ex players and this accounts for the impressive number of teams we run, our sporting success and the friendly, social atmosphere within the Club.
- Football – Altrincham Football Club – – currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.
- Football – Altrincham Juniors – were formed in May 2007 after previously being Hale Barns United,
- Golf – Altrincham Golf Club – a recognised member of both the Cheshire Golf Union and the English Golf Union, and the handicap you earn will give you the opportunity to take part in open competitions played at other clubs and courses.
- Golf – Hale Golf Club Nestling in a secluded part of the valley of the River Bollin, Hale Golf Club consists of a varied and challenging 9 hole course with a modern, charming and well-appointed clubhouse.
- Ice Hockey – Manchester Phoenix – play at the Ice Dome in Altrincham
- Martial Arts – Trafford Aikido an established club providing a friendly safe environment to learn the martial art of Aikido.
- Pool & Snooker – Rileys (Altrincham) claims to be the UK’s leading cue sports operator with over 100 clubs nationwide.
- Ramblers – Altrincham & District have over 400 members who come from every walk of life, all of whom have collectively forged a great fellowship built around a common interest of walking and rambling in the beautiful North West of England.
- Rugby – Bowden Rugby Club
- Rugby – Kersall Rugby Club - formed in 1897 on a cold, wet and windy month in Manchester. Nothing changed there then, has it?
- Swimming – Altrincham Swimming Club based at Altrincham Leisure Centre, they are a competitive club who participate in the local leagues, the Open Events in Local Associations, Cheshire County and the North West.
Sponsor's Sites
- Knutsford Royal May Day - takes place annually in Knutsford town centre, on the first Saturday in May, at 2pm.
- Knutsford-Online.Com - including Plumley, Tabley, Peover, Mobberley, Toft, Chelford, High Legh and Ashley
- Marcliff.Net A one stop portal for Knutsford
- Northwich.Net - including Northwich, Weaverham, Barnton, Lostock, Rudheath, Wincham and Cuddington
- Wilmslow.Net - including Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Styal.
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