The Valley
Settlement in Cheshire
England
The Valley
The Valley is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated in the lush and picturesque Cheshire countryside, it is nestled between the towns of Congleton and Macclesfield. The village is part of the civil parish of Prestbury and falls within the Cheshire East local government district.
With a population of around 1,500 residents, The Valley maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is known for its charming and well-preserved traditional English cottages, which add to its idyllic appeal. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rolling green hills, open fields, and meandering streams, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment.
Despite its small size, The Valley boasts several amenities to serve its inhabitants. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a small selection of shops. Additionally, the village is home to a primary school, providing education to the younger residents of the area.
The Valley is well-positioned for outdoor enthusiasts, as it offers easy access to various walking trails and nature reserves. The nearby Peak District National Park is a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and exploring the stunning natural beauty of the region.
Transport links in The Valley are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to neighboring towns and villages. The nearby towns of Congleton and Macclesfield provide further amenities, including supermarkets, leisure facilities, and a wider range of shops and restaurants.
In summary, The Valley in Cheshire is a charming and peaceful village, surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering a close-knit community, amenities, and easy access to outdoor activities.
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The Valley Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 53.096254/-2.45844 or Grid Reference SJ6955. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Crewe Works Open Day, 1975
British Rail Class 25 number 25264. The paper sign above the buffer beam reads: NO ADMITTANCE ON THIS LOCOMOTIVE.
Crewe Works Open Day, 1975
Two unidentified British Rail Class 47s and an unidentified Class 40.
Crewe Works Open Day, 1975
LNWR 2-2-2 3020 Cornwall, dating from 1847 (rebuilt in 1858) alongside a new (in 1975) Class 43 HST at the Crewe Works Open Day.
Grid reference approximate.
Wrecked locomotive
The damage to British Rail Class 40 No. 40 189 is obvious. The locomotive was involved in the Weaver Junction crash on 6 August 1975. It was hauling a freight train which was unable to stop due to a lack of brake power, over-ran a signal and collided with another freight train. Seen during the Crewe Works Open Day, 1975.
Location within Crewe Works where photographed is a guess.
Crewe Works Open Day, 1975
British Rail Class 47 No. 47 137.
Grid reference approximate.
Crewe Works Open Day, 1975
British Rail Class 40 No. 40 014 and British Rail Class 27 No. 27 006. In the distance on the right is British Rail Class 76 No. 76044.
Grid reference approximate.
Queen's Park - the car park
A view into the car park, most of which is in the next grid square from the park itself.
Queen's Park - park plan
A board just inside the eastern gate, with a plan of the park and its facilities.
Queen's Park - play area
An extensive set of play equipment inside the eastern gate, with a shelter for parents to watch their children.
Queen's Park - lake outfall
The park lake was formed from damming the Valley Brook; the outfall drops over a weir, and resumes its course as it flows under Queen's Park Drive.
Queen's Park - east end of the lake
The lake is about 325m long, and occupies most of the southern side of the park. Compare this midwinter view with a summer one SJ6855 : Queen's Park: lake, east end.
Queen's Park - restoration plaque
The plaque is outside the cafe / toilet block SJ6855 : Queen's Park:terrace cafe and records the park's restoration completed in 2011.
Queen's Park - memorial plaque in the cafe
The plaque is dated 8 August 1903 and marks the service of employees of the London and North-Western Railway in the South African War. It should be read in conjunction with the larger memorial outside SJ6855 : Queen's Park: war memorial.
Queen's Park - Royal Engineers roll of honour
Unlike most war memorials of the 20th century, the one in Queen's Park commemorates those who served in the South African War (also known as the Boer war) of 1899-1902. See SJ6855 : Queen's Park: war memorial for context. This plaque is the longest of several lists of names by regiment, comprising those who served with the 2nd Cheshire Royal Engineers (Railway Volunteers).
Queen's Park - Coronation Valley
A small clough on the Valley Brook within the park, planted for the coronation of George VI in 1937.
Queen's Park - west gates
There is a cycle rack at this, as well as the east entrance.
Queen's Park - east lodge
Each of the pair of lodges at the main (north) gates of the park is grade II listed. The list entry for this one is 1138681. Architect John Brooke, date 1888. The white wording between the ground and first floor appears to read "The Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Grand Junction Railway".
The Valley is located at Grid Ref: SJ6955 (Lat: 53.096254, Lng: -2.45844)
Unitary Authority: Cheshire East
Police Authority: Cheshire
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 53.096254,-2.45844Fuel
Rontec Queens Park
Brand: Esso
Brand Wikidata: Q867662
Brand Wikipedia: en:Esso
Contact Website: https://www.esso.co.uk/en-gb/find-station/esso-crewe-essorontecqueenspark-100348628
Fuel Diesel: yes
Fuel Gasoline: yes
Operator: Rontec
Operator Website: http://www.rontec-servicestations.co.uk/ss_results-id.cfm?id=7151
Operator Wikidata: Q107439152
Self Service: yes
Lat/Long: 53.0980441/-2.4652308
Turning Circle
Is In: Crewe, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Lat/Long: 53.0929766/-2.4546685
Parking
Tipkinder Park
Access: yes
Fee: no
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 53.0968275/-2.4641291
Bus Stop
Crewe, Alton Street / Stewart Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR056
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Stewart Street
Naptan Crossing: Stewart Street
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan Landmark: Stewart Street
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chejdmt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Stewart Street
Naptan Street: Alton Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0947552/-2.4554588
Bus Stop
Crewe, Alton Street / Rockwood Avenue
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR057
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Rockwood Avenue
Naptan Crossing: Rockwood Avenue
Naptan Indicator: cnr
Naptan Landmark: Rockwood Avenue
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chejdmw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Rockwood Avenue
Naptan Street: Alton Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0949652/-2.4592841
Bus Stop
Crewe, Alton Street / Rockwood Avenue
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR058
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Rockwood Avenue
Naptan Crossing: Rockwood Avenue
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Family Grocer
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chejdpa
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Rockwood Avenue
Naptan Street: Alton Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0950484/-2.4587488
Bus Stop
Crewe, Alton Street / Albion Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR059
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Albion Street
Naptan Crossing: Albion Street
Naptan Indicator: cnr
Naptan Landmark: Albion Street
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: cheagam
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Albion Street
Naptan Street: Alton Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0950424/-2.4625703
Bus Stop
Crewe, Alton Street / Albion Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR060
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Albion Street
Naptan Crossing: Albion Street
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Albion Street
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: cheagap
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Albion Street
Naptan Street: Alton Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0951965/-2.4622285
Bus Stop
Crewe, Alton Street / Davenham Crescent
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19033
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Davenham Crescent
Naptan Crossing: Davenham Crescent
Naptan Indicator: cnr
Naptan Landmark: Playing Area
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chetwpm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Davenham Crescent
Naptan Street: Alton Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0948689/-2.4655701
Bus Stop
Crewe, Alton Street / Davenham Crescent
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19034
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Davenham Crescent
Naptan Crossing: Davenham Crescent
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Playing Field
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chetwpj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Davenham Crescent
Naptan Street: Alton Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0950132/-2.4654373
Bus Stop
Crewe, Dunwoody Way / Eagle Bridge Health Centre
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19054
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Eagle Bridge Health Centre
Naptan Crossing: Flag Lane
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Eagle Bridge Health Centre
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chewamp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Eagle Bridge HC
Naptan Street: Dunwoody Way
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0982533/-2.4537093
Bus Stop
Crewe, Dunwoody Way / Eagle Bridge Health Centre
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19076
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Eagle Bridge Health Centre
Naptan Crossing: Flag Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Eagle Bridge Health Centre
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chewjmg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Eagle Bridge HC
Naptan Street: Dunwoody Way
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0980998/-2.4535319
Bus Stop
Crewe, Stewart Street / All Saints Church
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR207
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: All Saints Church
Naptan Crossing: Gainsborough Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: All Saints Church
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chejmgj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: All Saints Church
Naptan Street: Stewart Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0930897/-2.4573785
Bus Stop
Crewe, Stewart Street / Wisaston Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR208
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Wisaston Road
Naptan Crossing: Wisaston Road
Naptan Indicator: cnr
Naptan Landmark: Valley Brook Car Sales
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chejmgm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Wisaston Road
Naptan Street: Stewart Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0958276/-2.4547533
Bus Stop
Crewe, Wistaston Road / Stewart Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR209
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Stewart Street
Naptan Crossing: Stewart Street
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: SMC
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chejmgp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Stewart Street
Naptan Street: Wistaston Road
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0960409/-2.4542933
Bus Stop
Crewe, Victoria Avenue / Coppenhall Grove
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR215
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Coppenhall Grove
Naptan Crossing: Coppenhall Grove
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Coppenhall Grove
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chejmjm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Coppenhall Grove
Naptan Street: Victoria Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0975058/-2.4620141
Bus Stop
Crewe, Victoria Avenue / Coppenhall Grove
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR216
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Coppenhall Grove
Naptan Crossing: Coppenhall Grove
Naptan Indicator: cnr
Naptan Landmark: Coppenhall Grove
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chejmjp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Coppenhall Grove
Naptan Street: Victoria Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.097607/-2.4619559
Bus Stop
Crewe, Victoria Avenue / Esso Garage
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR217
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Esso Garage
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Esso Garage
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: cheajdp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Esso Garage
Naptan Street: Victoria Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0981282/-2.4642463
Bus Stop
Crewe, Victoria Avenue / Esso Garage
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR218
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Esso Garage
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: Esso Garage
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: cheajdt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Esso Garage
Naptan Street: Victoria Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0980056/-2.4644079
Bus Stop
Crewe, off Dunwoody Way / Morrisons
Alt Name: Crewe Morrisons Supermarket
Bus: yes
Naptan AltCommonName: Crewe Morrisons Supermarket
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR611
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Morrisons
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Morrisons
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: chegmgp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Morrisons
Naptan Street: off Dunwoody Way
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0992892/-2.4548766
Fuel
Morrisons
Brand: Morrisons
Brand Wikidata: Q922344
Brand Wikipedia: en:Morrisons
Operator: Morrisons
Lat/Long: 53.0996134/-2.4556559
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.0997163/-2.4565317
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1000051/-2.4569467
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.0999311/-2.4569157
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.0997009/-2.4563762
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1000581/-2.4558958
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1001344/-2.4559185
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.100248/-2.4567486
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1002971/-2.4566238
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.0979754/-2.452584
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 53.0977839/-2.4519925
Morrisons Daily
Parking
Tipkinder Park
Access: yes
Fee: no
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 53.0963644/-2.4641366
Bus Stop
Crewe, Alton Street / Stewart Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19167
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Stewart Street
Naptan Crossing: Stewart Street
Naptan Indicator: W-bound
Naptan Landmark: Stewart Street
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: cheadgtm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Stewart Street
Naptan Street: Alton Street
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.094513/-2.455194
Bus Stop
Crewe, Stewart Street / All Saints Church
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19290
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: All Saints Church
Naptan Crossing: Gainsborough Road
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: All Saints Church
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: cheagdmd
Naptan ShortCommonName: All Saints Church
Naptan Street: Stewart Street
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.092947/-2.4578247
Bus Stop
Crewe, Gainsborough Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19234
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Gainsborough Road
Naptan Crossing: Gainsborough Road
Naptan Indicator: NW-bound
Naptan Landmark: Gainsborough Road
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: cheadwpd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Gainsborough Road
Naptan Street: Gainsborough Road
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0924141/-2.4572919
Bus Stop
Crewe, Gainsborough Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19235
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Gainsborough Road
Naptan Crossing: Gainsborough Road
Naptan Indicator: SE-bound
Naptan Landmark: Gainsborough Road
Naptan LocalityName: Crewe
Naptan NaptanCode: cheadwpj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CREWE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Gainsborough Road
Naptan Street: Gainsborough Road
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.0925321/-2.4571589
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CW2 27D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Lat/Long: 53.0949321/-2.4574436
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CW2 131D
Royal Cypher: GR
Lat/Long: 53.0923129/-2.4560408
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