Visiting Knutsford

A handy guide for visiting Knutsford in Cheshire, including: how to get there, car parking information, where to find town maps, and best ways to navigate the town.

How to get to Knutsford

Travelling to Knutsford by train

Direct trains to Knutsford run from Chester Station and Manchester Piccadilly Station on a daily basis.

Trains run approximately every hour and the journey takes around 45 minutes from both stations.

Check train times, current fares, and purchase tickets via the Northern Rail website: www.northernrailway.co.uk/journey-planner

Travelling to Knutsford by bus

Knutsford's main bus station is situated adjacent to Booths supermarket, which is a very short walk to the town centre shops, bars, and restaurants.

There are 2 bus routes for Knutsford:

Route 88 - Altrincham to Macclesfield which also includes stops at Hale, Wilmslow, Mobberley, and Chelford.

Route 89 - Knutsford to Northwich, with stops at Pickmere, Wincham, and Lostock Gralam.

For all up-to-date timetables, fares, and route maps, visit the D&G Bus website: portal.dgbus.co.uk

Travelling to Knutsford by car

Knutsford town centre is just a 5-10 minute drive from Junction 19 of the M6 motorway, with connecting routes from the M53 and M56 making it extremely easy to access by car.

Parking in Knutsford

*All information correct as of October 2024*

Free Parking:

On street parking in Knutsford town centre is limited to 1 hour in most areas.
There are also some 2 hour bays near the entrance to Tatton Park and down by Knutsford Moor.
If you'd prefer to park in one of the car parks, Booths Supermarket offers 2 hours free parking, whereas Aldi supermarket allows 1.5 hours. Both car parks are monitored by an ANPR system, and each one has EV charging points.
The car park adjacent to Curzon Cinema permits 2 hours free parking. Cinema customers are entitled to longer by simply adding your vehicle registration to the console inside the cinema upon arrival.

Paid Parking:

For longer stays, Knutsford has 5 Park & Pay car parks which are operated by Cheshire East Council.

Charges apply Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm, including Bank Holidays. Sunday parking is free.

Payment can be made by cash, card, and via the RingGo app.

Note: Using the RingGo app incurs additional costs above the car parking charge.

Car park details:

Short Stay - 4 hours Max

King Street Car Park: 125 spaces. Postcode: WA16 6DX. RingGo code: 2682713
Silk Mill Street Car Park: 45 spaces. Postcode: WA16 6DF. RingGo code: 2682714
Old Market Place Car Park: 11 spaces. Postcode: WA16 6EX. RingGo code: 2682715

Long Stay - 10 hours Max

Princess Street Car Park: 54 spaces (Free after 3pm). Postcode: WA16 6BU. RingGo code: 2682716
Tatton Street Car Park: 144 spaces. Postcode: WA16 6AG. RingGo code: 2682717

Other paid parking:

More paid parking spaces, which are not operated by Cheshire East Council, can be found at:

Canute Place: 29 spaces (entrance off Green Street). Postcode: WA16 6BF

Green Street: 7 spaces. Postcode: WA16 6BF

Knutsford Station: 45 spaces. Postcode: WA16 6DN

Knutsford Town Maps

To help you find your bearings when you first arrive, there are 5 static town maps dotted around Knutsford town centre.

These are located at:

Knutsford Railway Station
Knutsford Bus Station
Tatton Street Car Park
Canute Place
Outside The Lost & Found pub on Princess Street

Complimentary fold out maps are also available from some of the shops and eateries, plus the Town Council offices on Toft Road.

Getting around the town

Knutsford town centre has 2 main streets (King Street and Princess Street) which run parallel to each other. With Tatton Street leading from the Knutsford entrance of Tatton Park to Canute Place, and lots of smaller side streets connecting it all together.

Exploring Knutsford on foot is ideal so you can wander down the many hidden nooks and crannies. Some lead to the beautiful green space of Knutsford Moor, others to the town's hidden gems such as Knutsford Heritage Centre.

If you have mobility issues and/or children in a pushchair, it's worth noting that Knutsford has some very narrow pavements, making them difficult to navigate, especially when it's busy with pedestrians.

Take A Seat Scheme

Part of Knutsford's charm is its narrow pavements, cobbled streets, and steep gradients in some areas. However, these features can sometimes cause a challenge to residents and visitors to the town. To help make Knutsford more inclusive and accessible, many of the local businesses are part of the town's 'Take A Seat' scheme.

This initiative is designed to offer a seat and a welcoming environment to anyone who needs to stop and recharge while they're out and about in Knutsford.

There's no obligation to make a purchase, simply turn up at any of the participating businesses displaying a sticker in their window, and let the staff know you need to rest.

Toilets & Baby Changing

There are 2 public toilet locations in Knutsford town centre:

Next to Knutsford Bus Station on the walkway towards Booths Supermarket
In King Street Car Park, adjacent to Tatton Perk coffee shop

Each one costs 20p to use. Both offer accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

However you choose to travel to Knutsford, there's plenty to see and do once you arrive, plus a friendly community ready to welcome you to the town.

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