Visit Aldford Places

Welcome to Visit Aldford Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Aldford

  

Aldford Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Aldford

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Aldford history

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The name Aldford means “Old Ford” and likely derives from Old English. The population was 331 in 1801, rising to 521 in 1851, then 113 in 1901 and decreasing to 96 by 1951.

Aldford landmarks

A number of buildings in the village were designed by the architect John Douglas. The River Dee outside the village is crossed by the Aldford Iron Bridge, which was built in 1824.

You can visit Aldford places with Walkfo Aldford to hear history at Aldford’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Aldford has 43 places to visit in our interactive Aldford map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Aldford, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Aldford places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Aldford & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 43 audio facts unique to Aldford places in an interactive Aldford map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Aldford Places Map
43 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Aldford historic spots	Aldford tourist destinations	Aldford plaques	Aldford geographic features
Walkfo Aldford tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Aldford

  

Best Aldford places to visit

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Aldford has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Aldford’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Aldford’s information audio spots:

Monument to Hugh, Earl Grosvenor Monument to Hugh, Earl Grosvenor, is in the graveyard of St Mary’s Church, Eccleston, Cheshire, England. It commemorates the brief life of the only son of Hugh, 2nd Duke of Westminster, who died at the age of four.

St Mary’s Church, Eccleston St Mary’s Church is in the village of Eccleston, Cheshire, on the estate of the Duke of Westminster south of Chester. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

Eccleston Paddocks Eccleston Paddocks is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a large house. French architect Paul Sédille exclaimed “C’est un petit château!”

Eaton Boat Eaton Boat is the name of a house on the Eccleston Approach to Eaton Hall, Cheshire, England. It was originally called Gas Works Cottages. The house is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

Eccleston Ferry House Eccleston Ferry House is a farmhouse on the east bank of the River Dee near the site of an ancient ferry crossing of the river. The house is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

Eccleston Hill Lodge Eccleston Hill Lodge is a gateway and lodge in Cheshire. It stands at the entrance of the Chester Approach to the estate of Eaton Hall. The structure is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

Eaton Chapel Eaton Chapel is a private chapel to the north of Eaton Hall in Eaton Park, near the village of Eccleston, Cheshire. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

Upper Belgrave Lodge Upper Belgrave Lodge is a house at the east end of Belgrave Avenue, the road connecting the B5445 road between Chester and Wrexham, Cheshire. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

Iron Bridge Lodge, Aldford The house is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is sited on the banks of the River Dee and is close to Aldford Iron Bridge.

St Mary’s Church, Bruera St Mary’s Church is in the small settlement of Bruera, which lies between Saighton and Aldford, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. The church contains Norman elements, but it has been subjected to alterations and modifications.

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