Mow Cop Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Mow Cop
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Mow Cop Castle From the north east. This "castle" commands an ideal defensible spot with far ranging views all around. Only one problem: it was built as a summerhouse in 1754!
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View from Mow Cop Castle This eighteenth century folly affords fine views across the countryside. This shows the view to the south east across the modern housing in Mow Cop and the ribbon development of Harriseahead SJ8656 along Sands Road. Biddulph SJ8756 is in the distance to the left.
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TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is AU$162 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$162
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,681 reviews)
Really good and T2 departures

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ringway Road Manchester England
The price is AU$168 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$168
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,236 reviews)
Clean & warm. Onsite parking expensive but that’s to be expected at the airport.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is AU$265 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$265
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,961 reviews)
Room was excellent. Clean and comfortable. Stayed a few times and would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
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Belle Vue

Belle Vue

3 out of 5
55 Wood Street Mow Cop Stoke-on-Trent England
Stay at this golf cottage in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Biddulph Grange Garden and Biddulph Grange Country ...
Belle Vue
3 Bedroom New House with WiFi

3 Bedroom New House with WiFi

3.5 out of 5
52 Warwick Street , Chesterton Newcastle-Under-Lyme England
Stay at this holiday home in Newcastle-Under-Lyme. Enjoy free parking, Netflix and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Loomer Road Stadium and Apedale ...
3 Bedroom New House with WiFi
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Ashbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
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Alton Towers

Enjoy the exciting rides at Alton Towers and see why this is a popular theme park in Farley. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Alton Towers
Trentham Gardens which includes a garden

Trentham Gardens

Ride a lakeside miniature train, cross the water on the Miss Elizabeth and use the talking pipes to get through the maze on this vast and picturesque estate.

Trentham Gardens
Adult Barbary Macaque.

Trentham Monkey Forest

Why not visit the animals who live at Trentham Monkey Forest during your trip to Swynnerton? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Trentham Monkey Forest
Gladstone Pottery Museum showing heritage elements

Gladstone Pottery Museum

Darkened turrets and bottle ovens of this working plant and museum present insights into countless factories that formed part of Staffordshire’s culture and landscape.

Gladstone Pottery Museum
Hanley Potteries Museum which includes interior views and aircraft

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

A huge stash of Anglo-Saxon gold and a Spitfire aircraft are among the treasures that help this museum tell the story of the Potteries region.

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Wedgwood Visitor Centre showing wild flowers

World of Wedgwood

Tours offer factory floor access in this ceramics powerhouse, while the museum showcases historic pottery and explains the industrial impact of Josiah Wedgwood.

World of Wedgwood