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Cranage Village, in rural Cheshire

Cranage is situated in rural Cheshire -  much of its area is comprised of farmland.  However, it enjoys good transport links being close to the M6 at J18, Manchester international airport is about 40 minutes drive away and there is a rail link from nearby Holmes Chapel to the airport, to Manchester and to Crewe main line station.  There is also a train station in the neighbouring village of Goostrey.

There are two shops in Cranage, Lowe’s farm shop and, Goostrey Home & Leisure with Tea room, and a 9 hole golf course. Within 2 miles is the village of Holmes Chapel with more shops, a health centre, post office,  pubs, primary and secondary schools and a veterinary surgery. The village of Goostrey, also within 2 miles, has two pubs, some small shops including a pharmacy and a part time post office. Should you be unfortunate enough to require A&E, departments can be found in Macclesfield or Leighton (Crewe).

The Village Hall, a lovely old building, is well used by toddler groups, an Art club and the Bridge club with regular whist drives along with specialist events such as wine tasting evenings, which have in the past been over-subscribed.

The area is a ramblers’ delight with many public footpaths through pretty countryside.

The Vicarage Hotel, originally built in the 17th century, provided accommodation for visitors and travellers. Currently it serves food and drink to its customers. The Swan Inn, an earlier source of accommodation, changed purpose many years ago and is now Swan Farm. DeVere Cranage Estate offers accommodation and there are several B&Bs in the area.

Out & About

  • Welcome to Cranage Village Hall, a wonderful space at the heart of our community.

    Keep an eye out for events popping up throughout the year, designed to put the unity into the community with the village hall at the heart of it all. Please check out our events page for more information.

    Your community needs you!  We are always keen to welcome new volunteers so if you are interested in getting involved, would like to contribute or can bring new ideas and inspiration to the village hall please contact us at contact@cranagevillagehall.co.uk

  • Cranage Bowling Club is the home to The Good Companions Bowling Club, with regular fixtures playing each week.  Please get in touch to find out more

    Secretary: Robert Eaton - annaeaton1@hotmail.co.uk

    Committee Members:

    Mamie Bell -  MamieBell@gmx.com

    Ian/Lesley Ibbotson - lesibbotson1970@btinternet.com

  • There are 3 defibrillators in Cranage Village. These are sited at:

    • Cranage Hall Hotel, Cranage, Crewe CW4 8EW

    • Woodside Golf Club, Knutsford Road, Cranage, Holmes Chapel CW4 8HJ

    • Holly House Estate, Middlewich Road, Cranage, Middlewich, CW10 9LT

     

    There is also a nearby defibrillator at The Three Greyhounds pub, Northwich Road

  • Cranage Playing Pitches are the home of Holmes Chapel Hurricanes football club, providing training and matches for a wide range of ages.  

    Contact Details: Tim Sheldon (Chair)  tim.sheldon@btinternet.com

  • Cranage has many lovely footpaths running through the Parish and also hosts a section of The Dane Valley Way.

    Here are some links to these local walks in the area:

Local Services

  • Welcome to Cranage Village Hall, a wonderful space at the heart of our community.

    Keep an eye out for events popping up throughout the year, designed to put the unity into the community with the village hall at the heart of it all. Please check out our events page for more information.

    Your community needs you!  We are always keen to welcome new volunteers so if you are interested in getting involved, would like to contribute or can bring new ideas and inspiration to the village hall please contact us at contact@cranagevillagehall.co.uk

  • Hello, my name is Pam Graham, Police Community Support Officer for Dane Valley.

    I am based at Sandbach Police Station and I cover the following areas:

    • CRANAGE

    • GOOSTREY

    • HOLMES CHAPEL

    • TWEMLOW & TWEMLOW GREEN

    I am passionate about our local community and want to make the area a safer place to live, work and visit.

    Contact PCSO Pam Graham on 101 or email pam.graham@cheshire.police.net

  • Cheshire East Council are our Local Authority - get in touch regarding bus passes, bin collections, problems on the roads and a host of other things

    Customer Services helpline 0300 123 5500

    Cheshire East Highways 0300 123 5020

    We are represented at Cheshire East by two Ward Councillors, who cover the Dane Valley (Cranage, Goostrey, Holmes Chapel and Twemlow).  They are Cllrs Russell Chadwick and Andrew Kolker - see our Councillors page for more details.

  • There are 3 defibrillators in Cranage Village. These are sited at:

    • Cranage Hall Hotel, Cranage, Crewe CW4 8EW

    • Woodside Golf Club, Knutsford Road, Cranage, Holmes Chapel CW4 8HJ

    • Holly House Estate, Middlewich Road, Cranage, Middlewich, CW10 9LT

     

    There is also a nearby defibrillator at The Three Greyhounds pub, Northwich Road

  • Welcome to Holmes Chapel Health Centre. 

    ‘Our aim is to provide the best possible health care for you and your family.’ Our practice is classified as semi-rural, based in a purpose built health centre in the heart of the community in Holmes Chapel.

    London Road

    Holmes Chapel

    Cheshire

    CW4 7BB

    01477 533100

     

    holmeschapel.healthcentre@nhs.net

    hchcscripts@nhs.net  (Repeat Prescriptions)

    hchcdispensary@nhs.net (Dispensary)

Cranage Parish Council Links

Meetings & Agendas

Neighbourhood Plan

Planning Applications

Policy Documents

Your Councillors

Finance & Budgets

Sibelco Rudheath Lodge Quarry

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