Welcome to Cranage

Cranage is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north-west of Holmes Chapel and 6 miles south-west of Knutsford. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Bartholomew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. Cranage is also known for its annual village fete, which takes place in the summer and attracts visitors from all over the region.

One of the main attractions in Cranage is the Cranage Hall Hotel, which is a popular venue for weddings, conferences, and other events. The hotel is set in 20 acres of landscaped gardens and features a range of facilities, including a spa, gym, and swimming pool. The hotel also has a number of restaurants and bars, including the AA Rosette-winning restaurant, The Brasserie. Cranage Hall is also home to a number of conference and meeting rooms, making it a popular choice for business events.

Cranage is a great place to explore the Cheshire countryside, with a number of walking and cycling routes in the surrounding area. The village is also close to a number of other attractions, including Tatton Park, Jodrell Bank Observatory, and the historic city of Chester. Whether you're looking for a relaxing break in the countryside or a base for exploring the region, Cranage is a great choice.

Local Schools

School	Details
Holmes Chapel Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Gresty	Middlewich Road Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 7EB 01477533336 School Website
Hermitage Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ross	Hermitage Drive Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 7NP 01477532838 School Website
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Bielby	Selkirk Drive Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 7DX 01477410500 School Website
Byley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Whittingham	Moss Lane Byley Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9NG 01606832519 School Website
Goostrey Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lyndsey Atkins	Main Road Goostrey Near Crewe Cheshire CW4 8PE 01270918940 School Website
Terra Nova School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Christabell Westall	Jodrell Bank Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 8BT 01477571251 School Website
Brereton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Mclean	School Lane Brereton Green Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1RN 1270918931 School Website
Compass Community School Cheshire Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hughes	Cledford House Cledford Lane Middlewich Cheshire CW10 0JN 7738724903 School Website
Middlewich High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Du Plessis	King Edward Street Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9BU 1606537670 School Website
Lower Peover C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Dean	The Cobbles Lower Peover Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9PZ 01625467623 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Holmes Chapel Station Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8AA 1.37 Miles

Goostrey Station Road, Goostrey, Cheshire, CW4 8PJ 1.98 Miles

Plumley Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Cheshire, WA16 9RU 4.43 Miles

Sandbach Station Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3JG 4.56 Miles

Winsford Station Road, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3NF 5.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kenkar 01477 544449 3 Sycamore Close, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7BT 1.18 Miles
Victoria Cars 01477 544631 11 Victoria Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7BE 1.32 Miles
Wootton's Taxi 01477 535060 12 The Old Paddock, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 8QZ 1.82 Miles
Goostrey Private Hire 01477 535060 12 The Old Paddock, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 8QZ 1.82 Miles
Ak Private Hire 01606 836551 33, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9GH 3.05 Miles
Sids Cars Limited 01606 833815 9 Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0JH 3.25 Miles
A1 Sids Cars 01606 533815 7A Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0JH 3.25 Miles
Appletaxis 07824 441815 7A Brooks La, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0JH 3.25 Miles
Paramount Private Hire 01606 833101 10 New King St, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9EB 3.25 Miles
Windsors Private Hire 01606 738667 38 St. Annes Av, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0AE 3.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cranage Lamp Box Crescent Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Needham Drive Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ravenscroft Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramhall Drive Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westmorland Terrace Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookfield Drive Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Pillar Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
West Way Pilar Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montrose Court Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmes Chapel Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hermitage Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmes Chapel Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Five Lane Ends Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel) 01477 533100	Holmes Chapel Health Ctr London Road Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 7BB
Waters Edge Medical Centre 01606 544401	Waters Edge Medical Ctr 10-12 Leadsmithy Street Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9BH
Oaklands 01606 836481	Oaklands Middlewich Medical Centre St.Ann's Walk, Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9BE
Ashfields Primary Care Centre 01270 275050	Ashfields P/Care Centre Middlewich Road Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1EQ
Ashfields Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Middlewich Road Sandbach CW11 1EQ

Local Stores

Petrol Holmes Chapel
Middlewich Road
Holmes Chapel
Crewe
Cheshire
CW4 7ES
01477 544895
Store Website
0.85 miles

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SPAR Rudheath
Three Ways Garage
King Street
Rudheath
Northwich
CW9 7RT
01606 44131
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goostrey Lane Vets
Cranage Trade Park Goostrey Lane Goostrey Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 8HE 01477 406008 info@goostreylanevets.co.uk Website 0.44 miles
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Cheshire Pet
Manor Lane Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 8AB 01477 544554 enquiries@cheshirepet.co.uk 1.45 miles

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The Ashbrook Equine Hospital (Willows Veterinary Group)
The Ashbrook Equine Hospital Middlewich Road Allostock Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9JQ 01565 723030 enquiries@ashbrookequinehospital.co.uk Website 2.39 miles

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Wright And Morten Veterinary Group Llp
The Barn Holly Tree Farm Holmes Chapel Road Lower Withington Cheshire SK11 9DT 08458 330034 hollytree@wmvets.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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Middlewich Veterinary Surgery
39 Newton Heath Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9HL 01606 833731 3.54 miles

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Cheshire Farm Vets
The Granary Dingle Bank Farm Holmes Chapel Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 9DP Website 3.86 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Brereton Nature Reserve
Pathed, Circular Route Around The Pool And Through Part Of The Woods. Benches, 1 Picnic Table. Ice Cream Van On Sunny Days And Weekends During Summer, Selling Ice Cream, Tea Coffee, Hot Dogs. Cold Drinks. Pay And Display. Field Gets A Bit Muddy In The Winter. A50 Lancashire 3.02 miles

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The Quinta Lovell Arboretum And Swettenham Meadows
Dane Edge Swettenham Congleton CW12 2LG 3.08 miles

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Brereton Country Park To The Swettenham Arms
The Bungalow Swettenham Ln Swettenham Congleton CW12 2LF 3.14 miles

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Pickmere Lake
Gorgeous Big Lake With Lots Of Walking Around The Edges. Lots Of Places To Have A Picnic With The Cows. Knutsford Lancashire 6.01 miles

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Marbury Country Park
Great Walk. The Whole Walk Can Be Done Off Lead. Budworth Lake Is Great For A Cool Off On A Hot Day. There Is A Pathed Area As Well As Walks Through The Trees. Parking Costs £1.50 For 3 Hours. Last Cast Cottage 7 Marbury Ln Northwich Lancashire CW9 6AS 7.73 miles

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Marbury Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk In Marbury Country Park, Northwich, Cheshire. There Is A Good Network Of Paths Throughout The Park, With This Route Being Accessible. Once Part Of The Marbury Hall Estate, You Will Find Remaining Features Such As Lime Avenues, Large Open Lawns And Arboretum. CW9 6AT 8.05 miles The Park Is Located Off Marbury Lane, Signed From Junction 10 Of The M56 And Northwich Town Centre.

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