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In Medieval times, Frodsham was a busy port exporting salt to Liverpool and beyond. Later the River Weaver was canalised becoming navigable up to Winsford, and the Manchester Ship Canal was constructed. The RIVER WEAVER NAVIGATION SOCIETY supports the restoration of FRODSHAM LOCK and FRODSHAM CUT to navigation. A feasibility study was completed in May 2005 indicating a total restoration cost of £1.5m. Restoration is the key to waterfront regeneration in Frodsham, which will be a principal gateway to the WEAVER VALLEY REGIONAL PARK.
The castle was destroyed in the Civil War and a building on the site is now the CASTLE PARK ARTS CENTRE. A former owner, Edward Abbot Wright, once missed a train because the stable clock was slow and he ordered that in future it should be kept 3 minutes fast. 100 years later it is still checked each day to make sure that it is! The arts centre now provides exhibition and workshop spaces, a cafe and craft units.
Main Street is the chief thoroughfare. It is wide and tree-lined and has a number of 17th-century buildings including the BEARS PAW, an old coaching inn that has retained original features such as an old oven, low ceilings and beams. There is even a cut through in the wall showing a piece of wattle and daub walling.
Stride out along the SANDSTONE TRAIL and sample some of the finest walking in Cheshire. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the Cheshire plain at Frodsham and enjoy this invigorating walk at any time of year. |
