Altrincham

Altrincham is a town in Greater Manchester in the northwest of England. It was a small market town until the 18th century, then industrialised with the coming of the Bridgewater Canal and later the railway. Altrincham was historically in Cheshire, but in 1974 was re-assigned into the new entity of Greater Manchester, and became a commuter town for the big city. The main reason to visit is the thriving cafe culture centred on the market house together with Dunham Massey Hall, and Tatton Hall a few miles south.

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Altrincham FC

They play soccer in the National League, England's fifth tier. Their home ground at Moss Lane (capacity 7800, and sponsored as the J Davidson Stadium) is half a mile east of town centre.

Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Two theatres here with regular programme of drama, musicals, concerts and panto.

Altrincham Golf Course

An 18-hole, par 71, 6,385 yard, parkland golf course with Timperley brook meandering throughout. A pay-and-play course which also offers great value golf course season tickets. The course plays well all year round.

Altrincham Leisure Centre

Tired old venue, but a good range of facilities including swimming pools, sports halls and gym.

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Altrincham Market

Indoor and outdoor market for local produce. The Farmers' Market is first Friday of each month, plus Christmas Market in December.

Tue-Sat 9AM-8PM, Sun 9AM-6PM

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Coco's

Welcoming place with good Italian food, great value for money.

Daily noon-10:30PM

Code to Exit

Escape room games: teams are locked in for an hour to jointly solve a puzzle. It's all about clues and riddles, no physical challenges are involved.

Mon Tue Thu-Sat 9:30AM-9PM, Sun 9:30AM-6PM£20 pp

Dunham Forest Golf Club

Visitors should contact the Professional Shop on +44 161 928-2727 to check availability and reserve a tee time.

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Dunham Massey

A National Trust mansion from the 17th century though mostly Georgian, as shown in the banner at the top of this page. It has notable collections of Huguenot silverware and oil and watercolour paintings; the library has a 17th-cdntury relief woodcarving of the Crucifixion by Grinling Gibbons. Other historic buildings are the watermill, coach house and stables. Extensive gardens with snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells, and a 300-acre deer park.

Partly open most days but see website for full details. House closed during Winter.see website.

Everyman Altrincham

Bijou cinema with small screens and food served at your seat. Settees to sit on and lots of leg room.

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Gardeners Arms

Re-opened in autumn 2019 after make-over by Priory Inns. Modern interior, reasonably priced meals, dog-friendly.

Sun-Thu 11:30AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-midnight

Hale Golf Club

Visitors are very welcome at Hale Golf Club. A 9-hole course.

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Old Market Tavern

Great selection of local cask ales plus Belgian beers, traditional ciders, wines and spirits. Live bands Friday and Saturday nights.

Mon-Thu 3-11PM, Fri Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-11PM

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Old Packet House

Good beer and food on banks of Bridgewater Canal. Trafford & Hulme CAMRA pub of the year 2018 and 2019. Serves lunch daily, supper Tu W Th.

Daily noon-11PM

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Quarry Bank Inn

Good traditional pub in Timperley Village, M and Th are cask ale club nights. Food served until 8PM. Still has a bowling green attached.

Sun-Thu noon-11PM, Fri Sat noon-midnight

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Swan with Two Nicks

Country pub and restaurant on riverside near Dunham Park, dog-friendly, and on fine weekends it gets busy. Good food and real ale including brews from local Dunham Massey Brewery.

Daily noon-11PM

Timperley Sports Club

Private sports club with cricket, field hockey and lacrosse teams. Most of these involve annual membership but you may be able to join occasional fitness classes. Over-50s Zumba anyone?

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Altrincham Fish Bar

Traditional fish and chip shop, takeaway or sit outside or in, with formica tables and maritime kitsch.

Mon-Thu 11AM-3PM, Fri 11AM-8PM, Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun noon-4PM

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Costello's

Friendly bar with good selection of beers from the local Dunham Massey Brewing Company.

Sun-Thu noon-11PM, Fri Sat noon-1AM

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Da Noi

You could easily miss this place on the bend of A56 just north of Old Market Place. Excellent Italian food.

Mon-Thu 5-10PM, Fri Sat 12:30-10:30PM, Sun 12:30-9PM

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Mort Subite

Belgian bar, down in a basement so it feels atmospheric and continental, cash only.

Sun-Fri 6PM-midnight, Sat 1PM-midnight

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Pi

Great range of ales. Food is, guess what, pie, much enjoyed by reviewers.

Sun-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight

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The Greenhouse

Small vegetarian restaurant serves fresh-made salads and hot meals.

Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM

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The Railway

A traditional pub run by Robinsons with excellent real ales and a great atmosphere. Unchanged from the 1930s, still with individual rooms so you can escape into your own corner if you wish.

Mon-Thu noon-11AM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight, Sun noon-11PM

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