Governor's House, Knutsford

#11 among attractions in Knutsford

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The former Governor's House is located in Toft Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, England. It was built for the governor of Knutsford Gaol, and has later been used as a Tourist Information Centre. It was built in 1844 and designed by the Lancaster architect Edmund Sharpe. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The house is constructed in red brick in Georgian style. It served as the central offices for the Knutsford Urban District Council, and then for Knutsford Town Council which have been located there since the council formed in 1974. ()

Coordinates: 53°18'5"N, 2°22'25"W

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Knutsford United Kingdom

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Governor's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St John the Baptist's Church, Knutsford Little Theatre, St Cross Church, The Courtyard Coffee House & Penny Farthing Museum.

~650 ftN
Church, Georgian architecture
St John the Baptist's Church, Knutsford
4 min walk • St John the Baptist's Church is in the town of Knutsford, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Knutsford.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Knutsford Little Theatre, Knutsford
12 min walk • Knutsford Little Theatre is an amateur theatre group based in Knutsford, United Kingdom. They were formed in 1925, as Knutsford Amateur Drama Society and changed their name, after acquiring their own premises on Queen Street. They perform up to seven productions a year including a very popular family pantomime and a youth production.
~1650 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cross Church, Knutsford
8 min walk • St Cross Church is in the town of Knutsford, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, in the deanery of Knutsford, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester.
~1460 ftN
53°18'19"N • 2°22'27"W
The Courtyard Coffee House & Penny Farthing Museum, Knutsford
8 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.1 miSE
Church
St John
29 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is in Toft Road, Toft, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Knutsford, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester.
~740 ftNE
Memorial
Knutsford War Memorial Cottage Hospital, Knutsford
4 min walk • Knutsford War Memorial Cottage Hospital is a former hospital in Knutsford, Cheshire. It was designed by architect Sir Percy Worthington and opened in 1922.
~780 ftE
Church
Brook Street Chapel, Knutsford
4 min walk • Brook Street Chapel, is in the town of Knutsford, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The chapel was built in soon after the passing of the Act of Toleration 1689.
~1000 ftN
Tower
Gaskell Memorial Tower and King's Coffee House, Knutsford
5 min walk • The Gaskell Memorial Tower and King's Coffee House are in King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, England. As originally built, it had the triple function of being council offices, a coffee house, and a memorial to the novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, a former resident of the town who is often known as Mrs Gaskell.
0.8 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Booth Park, Knutsford
21 min walk • Booth Park is a cricket ground in Chelford Road, Toft, Cheshire. The ground lies within the grounds of Booths Park, which surrounds the east and south of the ground, while the western side is bordered by residential housing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Governor's House?

Nearby attractions include St John the Baptist's Church, Knutsford (4 min walk), Knutsford War Memorial Cottage Hospital, Knutsford (4 min walk), Brook Street Chapel, Knutsford (4 min walk), Gaskell Memorial Tower and King's Coffee House, Knutsford (5 min walk).

How to get to Governor's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Governor's House:

Train

Knutsford (2 min walk)

Bus

Railway Station • Lines: 88 (3 min walk)
Bus Station • Lines: 88 (3 min walk)