Knutsford
Tours
Discover Taste Knutsford
Taste Knutsford offers a delightful walking food tour through the charming streets of Knutsford, visiting 7-8 of the town’s exceptional independent food and drink establishments.
Participants can indulge in a variety of treats, from brunch and charcuterie to ice creams, sorbets, tapas, afternoon tea, and gins. The mix changes with the seasons and the participating venues, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience every time. Our knowledgeable tour guide, a fellow foodie, leads groups of up to 12 people, making each tour intimate and enjoyable. Tours run once a month, and private tours are available for groups of 8 or more.
With around 18 eateries in the tour’s repertoire, each tour offers a unique selection of 7-8 stops. The journey starts at 11 a.m. and around 3 hours. Some stops are standing but there is at least 3 sit down stops giving tour guests the opportunity to purchase additional drinks. With all the stops you find out a little more about the venue and if available meet the owner or chef!
Taste Knutsford tours are designed to be small and friendly, accommodating up to 12 people. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so come wearing layers and a brolly! The guide also highlights the town’s unique buildings and rich heritage along the way.
Ideal for those aged 14 and above, the tour can cater to vegetarians and those with food intolerances – just let us know when booking. Come and experience the best of Knutsford’s culinary delights with Taste Knutsford!
Discover Knutsford Ghost Tours
Embark on a thrilling journey with Knutsford Ghost Tours, where your guide will lead you through some of the town’s most bizarre and unusual events. This eerie walk takes you along narrow passageways and dark streets, revealing Knutsford’s spine-chilling secrets.
Investigate blood-curdling tales of scandal and death, encountering stories of phantoms, ghosts, and supernatural occurrences. Hear personal accounts from local residents who have experienced paranormal activities within the town’s historic buildings.
As you wander through Knutsford and its graveyard, an EMF meter will detect unexplained electromagnetic fields, and your smartphone may pick up electronic voice phenomena (EVPs), suggesting that someone, or something, is trying to communicate.
The tour concludes with a visit to one of Knutsford’s oldest inns, a 17th-century building renowned for its ghostly presence. Watch for changes in the atmosphere that might indicate paranormal activity, and prepare to have your spine tingled!
The walk departs from inside the Smokehouse and Cellar (formerly the Royal George Hotel) on King Street. Upon arrival, check in with the baristas, and enjoy some food or drink to fuel up for the walk. A table will be reserved for the group.
Promising first-class entertainment, the walk commences at 7pm and finishes around 8.30pm. Join us for an evening of eerie exploration and ghostly encounters!
Private walks can be also be arranged by emailing
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Search ‘Knutsford Ghost Walk’ to book on eventbrite.com
Discover Knutsford with
Heritage Tours
Knutsford Heritage Tours offers a range of guided walks and talks led by knowledgeable volunteers, providing an in-depth exploration of this charming town. For those unable to join a walking tour, virtual versions of our Cranford and Mrs Gaskell, and People and Places tours are available.
Our Tapestry Talk
Enjoy a 30-minute talk on the Knutsford Millennium Tapestry, a masterpiece created by over 3,000 community members. This incredible piece, composed of three large panels – Tatton, Canute, and Toft – spans 40 feet and contains 6.5 million stitches. The talk reveals the stories and inspiration behind this unique artwork.
Knutsford 1000 Years of History Tour
This tour takes visitors along King Street, originally named ‘Via Regia’ after King Edward I, covering 1,000 years of history. From Tatton Park to the 17th-century Brook Street Chapel, and a detour to the Moor, enjoy a stroll through Knutsford’s rich past.
Cranford and Elizabeth Gaskell Tour
Discover Knutsford as the real Cranford, viewing Elizabeth Gaskell’s childhood home, the church where she married, and the shops and residences frequented by the Cranford Ladies.
People and Places Tour
Explore Knutsford’s historical characters, from kings and highwaymen to architects and authors. Learn about the town’s landmarks, including the Heath, the old prison, and Knutsford during WWII.
Tales and Trails Tour
This tour guides you through Knutsford’s hidden and unusual attractions, from Tatton Park gates to the Parish Church. Discover the people who shaped the town and enjoy stories about Knutsford’s fascinating buildings and their famous associations.
For bespoke walks for groups of adults or children, please email the Centre to discuss dates and details at
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. Join us for a unique and enriching experience through Knutsford’s history and heritage.
Discover Secrets of Knutsford
with Jonathan Schofield Tours
King Street features a delightful blend of buildings from the past 250 years, creating a splendid harmony of English architecture. The northern end of the street leads to the expansive estate of Tatton Park, a popular walking destination. Midway along King Street stands the former Belle Epoque restaurant beneath the Gaskell Memorial Tower and King’s Coffee House. This building introduces visitors to the quirky creations of Richard Harding Watt, whose architectural wonders lend a unique charm to Knutsford.
On this tour, led by Jonathan Schofield, you will encounter Knutsford’s surprises – from its peculiar architecture to its green spaces and colourful characters. The town’s history is rich with dark deeds, tales of execution, love stories, and plenty of laughs.
Meet at Knutsford Parish Church, Church Hill, Knutsford, WA16 6DH. Public transport options from Manchester city centre include a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Knutsford or the Metrolink tram to Altrincham followed by a train to Knutsford. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of this fascinating town.
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Treasure Trails
Knutsford – The Lost Manuscript
Are you looking for something fun to do with family and friends? Want to see ‘secret Knutsford?’ Want to rescue the salacious manuscript before the journalists do? Then book this themed walking treasure trail around our historic town. The trail is a circular loop taking in some of the less-known landmarks in the town centre. The beauty of this trail is that it can be done in your own time and at your own pace and all correct answers are entered into a monthly £100 prize draw!
Book via –
https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-knutsford-ches
