Blakemere Village and Craft Centre, Cheshire. Free entry and Parking

Details

Accessibility

https://www.blakemerevillage.com/accessibility-guide/

10 disability parking bays and lots of parking bays in the main free car park located as you enter the centre. All shops have wheelchair access. Three designated wheelchair-accessible toilets at various points in the centre. Some raised areas eg. into the restaurant. Cobbles that can be uneven in places. Guide dogs are welcome, hearing loops can be found in the Visitors Centre and Touring Park reception, and there are two free wheelchairs available on a first come, first serve basis. Some staff have recieved disability awareness training.

"There are three designated disabled toilets on site and can be found:

i. At the toilet block off main car park
ii. At the toilet block near to disabled car parking
iii. Within the restaurant toilet area All toilets have twist locks, lateral transfer space and fitted grab rails (both fixed and drop down varieties). A key is not required to lock any of these toilets. The sinks in all toilets are fitted with lever type taps, paper towel dispensers and mirrors. Toilet also have hand dryers. No dispensers are higher than 100cm from the floor. None of these disabled toilets are fitted with an emergency alarm.

Contact the venue directly for further accessibility information."

Brief description

"A fun-filled centre run by a family, with a wide variety of leisure activities available. There is something for people of all ages, and there is food and drink facilities here also.

https://www.blakemerevillage.com/shops-guide/

Blakemere is a must-visit shopping and leisure destination, home to a unique collection of 18 different shops occupied by over 100 independent retailers and artisans, all offering unique and unusual products at affordable prices. Visitors can browse handcrafted jewellery, children’s gifts, houseplants, sports equipment, pet products, homeware and furniture, and antiques vintage and collectibles.

Open daily from 10am to 5pm, Blakemere is a popular place to meet friends and family thanks to its convenient location just off the A556, with free all-day parking available. Much of the site is also dog-friendly, meaning four-legged companions can also visit.

Shop, Stay, Eat, Play – Blakemere has everything you could need in one place!"

Address

Chester Road

Sandiway

Northwich

CW8 2EB

Email

info@visitblakemere.co.uk

Phone

01606 883261

Website

https://www.blakemerevillage.com/

Directions

The centre is 4.6 miles (7.4 kilometres) South West from the town of Northwich, via the A559 to Chester Road OS SO 598703

Free entry and Parking. Charging Station: "New dedicated electric car charging points available at Blakemere Holiday Park

Why not also recharge your batteries at one of our Blakemere eateries? click here for a full list of places to refuel. Charging points located opposite Blakemere Holiday Park Reception."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2023: "Open daily from 10am to 5pm"

Transport

The nearest train station is Cuddington, which is 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) from the centre, and the nearest bus stop is on the A556 road approximately 500 metres away at the traffic lights, so it is a short walk.

Amenities

Range of leisure activities including pottery painting, crazy golf and archery.

See https://www.blakemerevillage.com/activities/

Toilets and disability access toilets.

Craft activities eg. jewellery making

Accommodation  https://stayatblakemere.co.uk/

Food and drink facilities: https://www.blakemerevillage.com/eat-drink/

"There are many great places to eat and drink at Blakemere Village including Blakemere Village Social, The Village Restaurant & Coffee Bar, The Wee Howff Craft Ale Bar and several artisan food outlets."

Sandiway Miniature Railway, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich CW8 2EB http://mcsme.co.uk/site/ 

Interactive 64ft model railway installation, 16th Dec 2023 – 7th Jan 2024 https://makingtracks.uk/ "Following its recent success at Chester Cathedral, Pete Waterman and the Railnuts team will be bringing their layout to Cheshire Outdoors at Blakemere Village near Northwich. The 64ft long model railway installation includes interactive elements for children and adults with a few hidden surprises! It’s fun, educational and awe-inspiring."

Cheshire Aquatics is a pet shop specialising in aquatics, pet supplies, pets and reptiles. It stocks a huge variety of marine, tropical and coldwater fish, alongside plants and hardware. https://www.cheshireaquatics.co.uk/