Join the Mayor of Knutsford for a short parade around the streets of Knutsford. Led by a brass band, the parade assembles at King Street Car Park at 11:45am, before making its way to Knutsford Market Hall. Complimentary refreshments will be served in the market from 12pm. All welcome for all or part of the […]
Join our one-and-only Irene and Carmen from Bodegas Sommos for an exclusive journey into the high-altitude wines of Somontano. Discover one of Spain’s most futuristic wineries through a guided tasting of 6 exceptional wines, each expertly paired with authentic Spanish tapas from the Evuna kitchen. From mountain-fresh whites to bold, complex reds, experience the unique “Art of the Pyrenees.” The Experience: 6 […]
Knutsford Makers Market Returns This Sunday for a May Day Weekend Celebration Knutsford, Cheshire, Sunday 3rd May The hugely popular Knutsford Makers Market returns this Sunday, bringing a vibrant mix of independent traders, artisan food, live entertainment, and family friendly activities to the town centre. Taking place alongside the town’s much anticipated Royal May Day […]
Be inspired by a rainbow of Spring colour with this Rhododendron Wet Felting workshop. This workshop will begin with a gentle walk in the gardens, taking time to enjoy and observe the rhododendrons and azaleas in bloom, gathering colour and texture inspiration before heading indoors to felt. Your workshop ticket includes access to both the […]
Knutsford Fashion Week will take place from 11th - 16th May providing the perfect opportunity for shoppers to get inspired and refresh their wardrobes for summer in a week long event concluding with a Fashion Show at The Lost & Found This event is a collaboration between Knutsford Town Council and local boutiques to highlight […]
Join Sam Youd (ex Tatton Park Head Gardener) at Knutsford Market Hall, for an informative talk covering all things horticultural. The 90 minute talk will cover - Cuttings (alpines, herbs and geraniums) Seed Sowing (Herbs & salads in pots) Containers (Hanging Baskets, Preparation, planting, watering, and feeding) Pots & Troughs (Compost, plants, shrubs, and drainage, plastic […]
Knutsford Town Mayor opens the Love Your Local Market fortnight, celebrating the town’s local markets, independent traders, and community spirit. The opening ceromony will be followed by a performance from the Egerton School Choir.
Gareth Gates and Adam Rickitt will headline the amazing Mega Y2K concert on Friday, 15 May, which will officially open the weekend of fantastic live music in the stunning grounds of Arley Hall near Knutsford. The singing stars will be supported in the night of millennium magic by award-winning tributes to Celine Dion, Five, Blue […]
Join us to make a late spring floral arrangement in a vase to take home using beautiful local, seasonal floral ingredients. You will also learn about growing flowers for cutting and how to condition and care for your blooms. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about creative floristry techniques from local floral designer Sarah […]
Back to Boogie is a glittering celebration of disco, funk and soul returning to Arley Hall & Gardens on Saturday 16th May 2026. The line-up of iconic 70s and 80s superstars includes Imagination featuring Leee John (Just an Illusion, Body Talk and Flashback), 5 Star (System Addict, Rain or Shine and Can’t Wait Another Minute), […]
Glam Rock Revival takes over the Sunday Night at Live at Arley with HUGE Headliners! The biggest teen idols of the 70s, selling over 120 Million Records worldwide, expect huge singalongs to their biggest hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-A-Lang & Saturday Night! BAY CITY ROLLERS headline Sunday 17th May 2026 at Arley Hall & […]
A conversation on food, microbiome and everyday health brought to you by York + Co - The Grocer. Free to attend but please register by sending an email to hello@yorkandco.co.uk
A HISTORICAL HEATED RIVALRY: PHILIPPE, DUC D’ORLÉANS, COMPETING FOR ATTENTION AT THE COURT OF LOUIS XIV Dr Jonathan Spangler (Manchester Met University and Senior Editor The Court Historian) provides a fascinating 60-minute history talk about Philippe, Duc d’Orléans (1640 – 1701), Louis XIV’s younger brother and the position of a second son in royal history. […]
Get ready to groove and sing along to your favourite Soul and Motown hits all night long! Join us for an evening packed with singing, dancing and all the Soul & Motown classics you know and love. With live singers, a disco to dance the night away and a delicious hot & cold buffet, this […]
Awaken your tastebuds with samples from The Market Cafe, Knutsford Market Hall Butcher, York + Co and SWEET. Knutsford. Sample authentic baklava, crumbly Cheshire cheese, salami, organic fruit and some sweet treats. The market is grateful to Knutsford Hosts for their suppport serving.
It’s a lovely community fair – a true family day with plenty to keep everybody happy. Its one of the only events in Knutsford where charity groups and organisations can come and show what they do and who they support. There's plenty going on - charity and commercial stalls, children's games and rides, food and […]
KBF2026 is CONFIRMED! We’re delighted to announce we have secured a new venue for next year - EGERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, right in the heart of Knutsford. We’ll set up a marquee in the grounds of the school so we can once again bring you a community festival to remember with an incredible bar of 45+ beers. […]
Bring your fully charged device and join Haseeb from Knutsford Mobile. Whether it's WhatsApp worries or iOS updates, get expert advice over a cafe brew.
Unleash your inner Picasso at our Paint & Sip night! Looking for a fun, relaxing evening with a creative twist? Join us for a Paint & Sip night at Cottons - the perfect way to unwind, socialise and explore your artistic side. Whether you're a complete beginner or a budding artist, our guided session will […]
Our R'n'B Classics brunch returns on Saturday 30th May! The event starts at 1pm through to 6pm. Entertainment will on throughout your whole time with us. Get ready for an afternoon of soulful tunes, delicious bites, and endless drinks at RnB Bottomless Brunch! We're bringing you the smoothest sounds from legends like Beyonce, Usher, Mary […]
🌼✨ May we tempt you…? ✨🌼 The Knutsford Antique & Vintage Market is back this last Sunday of May, and it’s bursting with charm, curiosities, and just a hint of delightful oddness. Expect the unexpected: crockery with stories to tell, beautiful furniture that’s lived a life, records that still know how to party, and treasures […]
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Accessibility Statement
www.discoverknutsford.com
29 April 2026
Compliance status
We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience,
regardless of circumstance and ability.
To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level.
These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible
to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific
disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML,
adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email
Screen-reader and keyboard navigation
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with
screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive
a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements,
alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to