Churches and Cathedrals in Rainow

"All Saints Church dates back to 920 AD and occupies a prominent position high on the hillside. The church has both Norman and Saxon stonework but the main fabric of the building dates to the thirteenth century. In and around the church porch there are round 40 Anglo Saxon stones, the largest collection in the world, which were found during restoration work on the church in the 1840s and some ancient stone coffins."

"Interesting features include some memorable stained glass windows - one depicting the Parable of the Widow’s Mite and one window commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. A 17th century organ case - the present one was rebuilt in 1885; carved choir stalls - one with a carved pelican representing the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and a finely painted column in the centre of the South Chapel in memory of those from the parish who lost their lives in the First World War. Reverend Patrick Duckworth will be pleased to talk to school parties – with the enclosed garden area providing a perfect spot for children to eat their packed lunch."

"At the top, look inside St Michael’s Church, which commands the Market Place and can be seen across the town. Although the church was almost completely rebuilt at the start of the 20th century it is highly regarded for its two historic chapels. Here you’ll encounter what is considered to be Cheshire’s richest collection of alabaster effigies, produced in the 16th and 17th centuries for the Legh and Savage families."

"This 13th-century church about a mile north of Macclesfield is the fourth church on this site. But what’s unusual is that the third church is still here, out among Medieval yew trees. There’s a Norman Romanesque chapel in the churchyard, dating to the 12th century, with semi-circular door and window arches and weathered but visible tympanum relief and lozenge patterns in the archivolts."

"If you have a sweet tooth then a trip to Kin is definitely necessary. The bakehouse and kitchen on Gloucester Road boasts a wide range of freshly made cakes and desserts alongside sandwiches and brunch to go."

"Ah, God bless the Broady – a firm favourite in Sheff for those seeking the holy grail of top-notch ale, spacious beer garden and quality traditional pub fare. From 12th April they’ll be opening up their hallowed ground to a Steel City congregation once more, both for walk-ins and bookings if you’re looking to secure a sheltered canopy area. Taking walk-ins and bookings at www.thebroadfield.co.uk."

"If you’re going to be famous for anything, make it pies and beer. The Broadfield is an excellent spot for proper grub. Dogs are welcome, but only in the bar side and beer garden and not the restaurant, but don’t worry, you can still eat in those areas."

"A cheap, cheerful and no-thrills menu are not typically the criteria for a ‘best restaurants’ list, but this proper old-school boozer has won a place in our hearts with its signature pies and homemade sausages."

"Banyan not only do a bottomless brunch in Manchester, but they also do a bottomless supper!. The brunch option is available every day until 4 pm for £29.95pp, while the supper is every day from 4 pm and costs £34.95pp. The brunch option has your classic brunch cocktails, while the supper menu makes a transition to slightly more dinner-friendly cocktails like Kir Royales."

"Let your tension and stress melt away with a relaxing session of massage therapy at this traditional Thai massage centre in Sale. Established back in 2013, Unique Thai Massage provides a diverse range of treatments designed to restore your body and mind including deep tissue, hot stone, aromatic and authentic Thai massage as well as special packages for couples or friends. The venue is beautifully decorated to give an authentic oriental feel as well as a calmness and serenity, ideal for a refreshing moment of pampering and self-care."