Cheshire (Slow Travel) : Local, characterful guides to Britain's Special Places

Part of Bradt's award-winning 'Slow' travel guide series to Britain's regions

Written by two authors raised in Cheshire, this thoroughly updated second edition is the only standalone guidebook offering in-depth coverage of this charming English county. Beyond its famous black-and-white timbered buildings and celebrity connections, Cheshire surprises with dramatically varied landscapes—from the gentle Cheshire Plain to the wild Pennine hills and Peak District in the east, the sandstone ridges of the west, and the moody coastal marshes of the Wirral Peninsula between the Mersey and Dee estuaries.

Discover a county rich in contrasts: rural farmland dotted with shops and forests sits alongside significant heritage sites, from Bronze Age mining and medieval castles to Victorian mills and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jodrell Bank. The county town of Chester showcases Roman history, unique medieval double-decker shopping arcades and Britain's most complete city walls. Literary enthusiasts will find connections to Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll and Elizabeth Gaskell, while quirky attractions like the World Worm Charming Championship add character and charm.

Rest and refuel at village inns (including Britain's 2023 Pub of the Year) serving local artisan food, or stay in country-house hotels, characterful B&Bs and self-catering cottages. For the ultimate slow experience, explore Cheshire's canal network by waterside walks or narrowboat—the perfect way to truly experience this distinctive region.