About Knutsford
Knutsford is a town and civil parish in the borough of Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, located south-west of Manchester and north-west of Macclesfield.
Knutsford is situated on the Cheshire Plain, and the area is famous for its beautiful countryside and pretty towns and villages. Knutsford is a popular destination for eating out, with plenty of restaurants and bars.
The origins of the name are unclear: many believe it means 'Canute’s ford' (where King Canute forded the River Lily), others think it means 'neat's ford', a crossing place for cattle.
At one end of the narrow King Street (also known as Bottom Street) is an entrance to Tatton Park. The Tatton estate was home to the Egerton family, and has given its name to Tatton parliamentary constituency.
Knutsford sees itself as the pre-eminent town within the constituency, which includes the neighbouring communities of Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. |
