Knutsford

Knutsford is a very pleasant town of 13,000 people (2021) in Cheshire spoilt only by its position under Manchester Airport's flight path.

By road
Knutsford is situated very close to J19 on the M6, it even has a set of services named after it. From Manchester head south join the M56 and leave at Junction 7.

By coach
As of 2022, Knutsford is not served by coach services, There are however limited local bus connections to Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Northwich.

By train
Trains run hourly from Manchester Piccadilly, taking 45 min via Stockport, Altrincham and Hale, and continuing via Northwich to Chester. An off-peak single from Piccadilly in 2022 costs £7.30.

is central in town. It has a staffed ticket office and machines, but no toilets, cafe or waiting room. There is level access via the street to both platforms.

By plane
Knutsford is close to Manchester Airport, 15 minutes by car. It will cost about £20-25 in a taxi.

Get around
Princess Street (also known locally as Top Street) and King Street (also known as Bottom Street) form the core of the town centre. At one end of King Street is an entrance to the historic Tatton Park estate.

The best way to get around in Knutsford is on foot, The bus station is by Booth's Supermarket.

See



 * : see Northwich for this 19th-century mansion and gardens.
 * : see Northwich for this 19th-century mansion and gardens.
 * : see Northwich for this 19th-century mansion and gardens.

Do

 * Elizabeth Gaskell tours
 * Play Golf
 * Feed the ducks
 * Knutsford Beer Festival is held in April on Egerton Place. The next is probably 18-20 April 2024, tbc.
 * Truckfest North West celebrates heavy haulage and monster trucks, at Cheshire Showground in mid-September.

Buy
Antiques

Eat
Knutsford has a very large number of restaurants. They are all situated in the centre of town, mainly on King Street.
 * Rose & Crown see Sleep
 * Rose & Crown see Sleep
 * Rose & Crown see Sleep
 * Rose & Crown see Sleep
 * Rose & Crown see Sleep
 * Rose & Crown see Sleep

Drink
Traditional English pubs, serving many Ales and they have a very friendly atmosphere,


 * Rose & Crown see Sleep below
 * Rose & Crown see Sleep below

There are a couple of reasonable tea shops. Try Mallard on Princess Street and the Penny Farthing in a pleasant courtyard off King Street.

Mobberley is a village just outside Knutsford.

Sleep

 * The Cross Keys Hotel, and the Angel @ King St. all provide accommodation in more central areas.
 * The Cross Keys Hotel, and the Angel @ King St. all provide accommodation in more central areas.
 * The Cross Keys Hotel, and the Angel @ King St. all provide accommodation in more central areas.
 * The Cross Keys Hotel, and the Angel @ King St. all provide accommodation in more central areas.

Connect
Knutsford and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of September 2023, 5G is available from Vodafone in many areas.

Go next
Knutsford is surrounded by small villages and countryside. A cycle or drive out to one of these villages for a walk and trip to country pub can be very rewarding.


 * Altrincham
 * Manchester
 * Chester
 * Lymm