Knutsford Heritage Centre welcomes group visits and can provide a range of activities, catering for groups up to 45, we also offer free coach parking.

Group visits can be made available during the day or evening and can include the following:

Booking Options:

Tapestry Talk

Enjoy a 30 minute talk on the ‘masterpiece’ created by over 3,000 members of the local community. The Tapestry captures life in Knutsford in the year 2000 and is an incredible 40ft long, containing a staggering 6.5million stitches! The talk will explain how and why it was made and tell some of the real life stories at the heart of this unique piece of art.

Knutsford Guided Tours

The best way to discover the rich history of Knutsford is through one of our guided tours:

• People
  This tour takes you on a journey around Knutsford discovering some of its great historical characters. You will learn about Kings and highwaymen, architects and authors and gentry and Generals.
• Places
  Here you will discover the fascinating history behind some of Knutsford’s landmarks. The ‘Battles’ on the Heath, the old Knutsford Prison and the majestic Tatton Park to name a few.
• Cranford
  Travel back in time with our guide to discover Knutsford as the real Cranford. View the childhood home of Elizabeth Gaskell and see the homes of many real Knutsford characters who may have inspired the Cranford Ladies.

Refreshments and facilities

Why not compliment your visit with tea, coffee and biscuits or a glass of wine and nibbles to enjoy
in our courtyard garden.

We have disabled access for Tapestry Talks. We also have toilet and cloackroom facilities.

Price List

• Tapestry talk                           £3.00
• Guided tour                             £5.00
• Combined talk and tour        £7.00
• Tea, coffee, biscuits              £1.50
• Wine, nibbles                         £3.50

Booking

For more information, please call the Centre on 01565 650506 or download and complete our group bookings form (doc)