Tarporley Area Guide

Tarporley is a large village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester. Tarporley is bypassed by the A49 and A51 roads and is considered a picturesque village for both visitors and residents, holding a regular country market on the first Saturday of each month.

Highlights and Attractions

Days Out & Activities

• Walking - the countryside surrounding Tarporley is perfect walking terrain, the famous Sandstone Trail, one of the best of the shorter long-distance trails in the north of England, passes close to the town.
• A shopper’s haven - the village certainly has a reputation as a fashion mecca and it is fair to say that this picturesque village has become something of a retail therapy destination. It provides an alternative to the thronging city high streets and yet offers the genuine choice for the cognoscenti.
• In the club - the village is home to the Tarporley Hunt Club. Founded in 1762, it is the oldest surviving society of its kind in England. The club’s patron is Charles, Prince of Wales, and its members' adventures and exploits were immortalised in the hunting songs of Cheshire landowner Rowland Egerton-Warburton.
• Carnival atmosphere - Tarporley Carnival, an annual event that takes place in July, is a popular community event with a parade in High Street to the showground on Community Field. There is plenty to see and do including stalls, fairground rides and activities. It is organised by The Rotary Club of Tarporley.
• Hotel and leisure - The Macdonald Portal Hotel comes complete with a golf course. Here you can indulge in a pre-dinner treat at one of Tarporley’s lovely beauty salons. The Macdonald spa is also an excellent way to relax after a hard day shopping at a truly delightful location.

Transport Links

Tarporley is located about 11 miles from Chester and 10 miles from Nantwich and is bypassed by the A49 and A51 roads.

Local Services

There is a diverse range of independent retail shops, health and beauty facilities, pubs and restaurants, professional, financial and domestic services, education and healthcare.

There are the following services within the village.

• Two Doctors practices
• Two Dentist practices
• One pharmacy
• Three churches
• Post office

Schools

There are several schools and pre-schools in Tarporley serving not only the village but also the surrounding rural area.

• Tarporley High School & Sixth Form College
• Tarporley Church of England Primary School
• Tarporley Done Room Pre School

Food and Drinks

One of the greatest things to do whilst spending time in lovely Tarporley is visiting loads of amazing pubs in the area. Here are a few to entice your taste buds.

• Rising Sun
• Little Tap
• No. 32 Tarporley
• The Swan at Tarporley
• Ginger and Pickles
• The Coast Tarporley
• Latte Da
• Foresters Arms