Cheshire is a county located in the North West of England. The western edge of Cheshire forms part of England’s border to Wales. The county town of Chesire is Chester, although its largest town is Warrington, founded by the Romans at an important crossing place on the River Mersey. Cheshire has a population of over a million people.

Cheshire is known for being home to the production of Cheshire Cheese, one of the oldest recorded cheese names in Britain. 

Cheshire is also famous for its many historical houses, market towns and national trust properties. The county’s events and festivals including the Cheshire County show and North West Food Lovers.

Other attractions include Stockley Farm Birds of Prey Centre, Chester Zoo and Little Moreton Hall.

Famous residents from Chesire include Sarah Storey, a British swimmer, track cyclist and gold medallist at the Paralympics 2012. Other famous past and former residents include Daniel Craig, James Bond actor and Tim Hunt, biologist.