Just a 2 minute walk, into the centre, The Sandbach Crosses are an important historical feature on the cobbled market square: the two Saxon crosses, reportedly built in the 7th, 8th or 9th century, constitute a Scheduled Ancient Monument. A plaque near the crosses reads:
Saxon crosses completed in the 9th century to commemorate the advent of Christianity in this Kingdom of Mercia about AD 653 in the reign of the Saxon king Penda. They were restored in 1816 by Sir John Egerton after destruction by iconoclasts.
Sandbach is also home to many listed buildings, including Sandbach School, St Mary's Church and the Old Hall Hotel (famously rumoured to be haunted!) Many of the local public houses, which were formerly stagecoach stops, are listed, for example the Lower Chequer.
Natural England has designated Sandbach Flashes, a group of 14 separate waterbodies, as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), described as:
"a site of physiographical and biological importance. It consists of a series of pools formed as a result of subsidence due to the solution of underlying salt deposits that show considerable variation in their plant and animal communities".
At least 225 species of bird have been recorded on the Flashes.
Sandbach comes complete with beautiful local surrounding walks, including an old railway line (Salt Line Way), Sandbach park, Brereton sand quarry, Shakely Mere, Malkins bank golf course and of course a beautiful canal that runs through the bottom of Sandbach, with a very popular walk, stretching from Middlewich, past Elton driving range and to malkin bank golf course.
Not to mention the quality restaurants, bars and shops.
We would highly recommend visiting The Wheatsheaf, Cubar, and Bunita Burger. The food is spectacular, and the beer is very good. It is also a stone’s throw away, so not far to walk home.
The Bears Head, on the outskirts of the quaint village of Brereton is also at the top of our list. Very sought after pub/ restaurant with quality fresh, home cooked food. You have our word; a visit will not disappoint.
Don’t stop there, feel free to take a wonder through the back streets of the town, where you will find several quaint, characteristic bars, and restaurants.
If your lucky enough to be staying with us on a Thursday or Saturday, we highly advise you to check out the famous weekly markets. With plenty of variety, you are sure to find something that catches your eye.
Whatever the reason for your visit, we are confident you will find plenty to do, see and find your accommodation comfortable and practicable.