One of the oldest mansions in Cheshire has been put on the market for what is understood to be the first time in its 700-year history.
And it’s safe to say, it’s absolutely jaw-dropping.
The Adlington Hall estate – which has been home to generations of the Legh family since the 14th century – is set in the picturesque Macclesfield countryside, and is made up of the historic Adlington Hall, six equipped farms, 21 residential properties, an events space, a village hall, and a total of 1,922 acres of land.
Dating back to the Saxon times, the historic Hall was initially owned by Norman Earls for seven generations until 1221, before it was passed to the Crown, and then onto Hugh de Corona, until it became the ancestral home of the Legh family.
The Adlington Hall estate has been home to generations of the Legh family since the 14th century / Credit: SavillsThe jaw-dropping Grade I-listed hall dates back to the Saxon times / Credit: Savills
Over the last 700 years, the Grade I-listed property has undergone several refurbishment works and has been expanded on a number of occasions too – with one of its most significant transformations being in 1739, when Charles Legh inherited it and it was turned from a medium sized Tudor property into a large Georgian Manor house.
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The next large scale structural changes happened in 1928, when much of the west wing side of the quadrangle was replaced.
Nowadays, Adlington Hall has taken on a new life as an events space hosting many weddings, corporate events, awards ceremonies, and photoshoots.
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It’s also a popular filming location, with several Sherlock Holmes episodes having been filmed there.
Aside from the hall, elsewhere on the estate, there are over 20 residential properties made up of farm tenancies, period mews houses, lodges and semi-detached cottages with many of them being let.
It’s undergone several refurbishment works and has been expanded on a number of occasions / Credit: SavillsAdlington Hall has nowadays taken on a new life as an events space / Credit: Savills
But now, it’s believed that for the first time ever, the impressive residence has made its way onto the property market.
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The property for sale with joint agents Savills and Mark Wiggin Estate Agency, with a guide price between £10,000,000 to £30,000,000, and this is because it’s also available to buy in up to 25 lots as well as in its entirety.
Estate agents say the new owners could be taking on a really profitable investment opportunity, with a yearly income of £430,000 coming from the various residential, commercial, and agricultural rents.
Trading income would also come from events, public openings, and other arrangements.
It’s been listed on the market for a guide price between £10,000,000 to £30,000,00 / Credit: Savills
“The Adlington Hall Estate has a rich and varied history and the estate has evolved over time,” said Rhydian Scurlock-Jones – Director at Savills in Telford.
“Today, many traditional elements that are synonymous with an estate of this importance are complemented by diverse income sources, the most recent being its commitment to providing habitat enhancements for local development.”
Mark Wiggin of joint agents Mark Wiggin Estate Agents adds: “It is not often you can say a house/estate has not been for sale for over 700 years, and that in itself shows how remarkable Adlington is.
“We all hope that we can find somebody who appreciates the history and the opportunities the estate has and continues to offer.”
If you’ve got a spare £30 million in the bank, you can view Adlington Hall on Rightmove here.
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Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ in stores for autistic and neurodiverse customers
Emily Sergeant
Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ for autistic and neurodiverse customers shopping in its stores across the UK.
Supermarket shopping isn’t always the most pleasant or manageable of experiences for everyone, especially for those who are autistic or neurodivergent – with bright lights, loud sounds, strong smells, and crowds of people making it a rather overwhelming and overstimulating atmosphere.
This is why Morrisons has decided to collaborate with the National Autistic Society to introduce dedicated ‘Sensory Support Boxes’ at its stores nationwide, as a way to both mark World Autism Acceptance Month, and help autistic and neurodivergent customers have the positive shopping experience they deserve.
These boxes have been carefully-developed in consultation with the National Autistic Society to ensure they include the most helpful items.
A range of toys like fidget balls, spinners, and squish mats can all be found inside the boxes – which will be eventually be available in all 500 Morrisons supermarkets by May – to help encourage calmness and focus.
All that customers wishing to access the items need to do is simply speak to a colleague at the customer service kiosk of their local Morrisons store.
More than one in 100 people are autistic, and there are 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ in stores for autistic and neurodiverse customers / Credit: Morrisons
Speaking on the decision to introduce the Sensory Support Boxes into UK stores, Joseph Clark-Bland, who is the Community Manager at Morrisons, said: “It’s a priority for us to ensure all Morrisons customers feel welcomed and understood.
“We’re proud to be leading the way in creating a more inclusive shopping environment for autistic people, their families and all neurodivergent people across the UK.
“World Autism Acceptance Month has been a key moment for Morrisons for many years, and we look forward to supporting even more customers via our new Sensory Boxes.”
The introduction of the Sensory Support Boxes comes after Morrisons first trialled a ‘Quieter Hour’ in some of its stores back in 2018, before rolling it out nationwide in 2024 due to its success and positive feedback.
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Greater Manchester cinemas to screen family-favourite films for just £2.50 this spring
Emily Sergeant
Greater Manchester cinemas will be screening family-favourite films, and some new releases, all throughout this upcoming spring holidays.
The best bit? Prices start from a massively-affordable £2.50 a ticket.
With Easter right around the corner, and schools across Greater Manchester set to be on their spring holidays in a couple of weeks time, parents and carers will likely be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained while schools are out.
But now it’s time to take care of those film lovers… and also those keen to plan budget-friendly events that also take into account the classic Manchester April showers.
Cinema chain Vue has announced its lineup of family blockbusters showing at venues across Greater Manchester this spring – including Printworks, Lowry, Bolton, Altrincham, and Bury.
Arriving in time for the school holidays, A Minecraft Movie welcomes fans to their favourite cubic wonderland, while the whole family can instead transport themselves into Disney’s reimagining of the 1937 classic Snow White if they’d prefer.
Also returning to the big screen are childhood classics like Wallace & Gromit: Curse of The Were-Rabbit, 20 years after its original release, and the beloved Babe, to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary.
Greater Manchester cinemas will be screening family-favourite films for just £2.50 this spring / Credit: Disney | Aardman Animations
And as part of Vue’s ‘Mighty Mornings’ offering, film fans can enjoy pre-releases of family-friendly flicks like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Moana 2 every day throughout half term, all from just £2.49 per ticket when booked online.
“A trip to Vue this Easter break is the perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in the magic of their favourite big screen characters,” commented Rob Lea, who is the Head of Screen Content at Vue UK & Ireland.
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10th October 2022 
