{"id":2447433,"date":"2026-06-06T05:27:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2447433"},"modified":"2026-06-06T05:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:27:27","slug":"charming-village-with-cobbled-streets-celebrities-and-tv-shows-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/charming-village-with-cobbled-streets-celebrities-and-tv-shows-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Charming village with cobbled streets celebrities and TV shows love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_3f8b3f\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The village was at the centre of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift&#8217;s whirlwind romance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34042437\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Great Budworth in Cheshire, known as one of Cheshire's prettiest village with period cottages and cobbled walkways\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34042437.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_dbr_men_050424budworth_02jpeg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34042437.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_dbr_men_050424budworth_02jpeg.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34042437.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_dbr_men_050424budworth_02jpeg.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34042437.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_dbr_men_050424budworth_02jpeg.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Great Budworth in Cheshire, known as one of Cheshire's prettiest village with period cottages and cobbled walkways\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Great Budworth in Cheshire, known as one of Cheshire&#8217;s prettiest village with period cottages and cobbled walkways(Image: MEN)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A picturesque village near Merseyside is known for its stunning countryside scenery and a handful of welcoming pubs that draw in visitors. Despite having a population of just over 300 residents, Cheshire\u2019s Great Budworth has attracted some of the world\u2019s most famous faces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Just an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/cheshire\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">hour&#8217;s drive from Liverpool<\/a>, the village has long been regarded as one of the<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/cheshire\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> &#8220;most beautiful&#8221; in the county<\/a>, thanks to its cobblestone pathways, timber-framed cottages and gardens brimming with vibrant flowers<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Its charming streets have also become recognisable to television audiences, serving as filming locations for both nature programmes and science fiction dramas. Scenes depicting 19th-century Hastings in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">BBC<\/a>\u2019s War of the Worlds were shot there, while the broadcaster\u2019s Our Zoo featured camels making their way along the village\u2019s High Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Music fans may recognise the village from<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/cheshire\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> Harry Styles and Taylor Swift&#8217;s whirlwind 2012 romance<\/a>. The pair were snapped enjoying each other&#8217;s company in The George &amp; Dragon Hotel &#8211; a country pub serving up traditional pub grub &#8211; during the height of their relationship.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-31156662\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"31156662\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Great Budworth in Cheshire\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article31156662.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_DBR_MEN_050424Budworth_12jpeg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article31156662.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_DBR_MEN_050424Budworth_12jpeg.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article31156662.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_DBR_MEN_050424Budworth_12jpeg.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article31156662.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_DBR_MEN_050424Budworth_12jpeg.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Great Budworth in Cheshire\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Great Budworth in Cheshire(Image: MEN)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Harry is reportedly a devoted admirer of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/cheshire\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Great Budworth Ice Cream Farm<\/a>, and according to locals &#8220;pops by for a cone whenever he&#8217;s in the area&#8221;. The ice cream farm is situated just on the outskirts of the village on Heath Lane, and was originally established as a secondary venture for the dairy farming Wilkinson family 33 years ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The farm boasts a mini-golf track, soft play areas, a gemstone cove for treasure hunters, gaming arcade, and as the name would suggest, as much ice cream you can handle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite its showbiz draw, the village still boasts buildings with a rich history for locals and tourists to enjoy. The village church, St Mary and All Saints, is a stunning sandstone structure with a remarkable tower, once overseen by Reverend John Bracegirdle, who baptised William Shakespeare&#8217;s children.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-34042437\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34042437\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Great Budworth in Cheshire, known as one of Cheshire's prettiest villages with period cottages and cobbled walkways.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34042437.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_dbr_men_050424budworth_02jpeg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34042437.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_dbr_men_050424budworth_02jpeg.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34042437.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_dbr_men_050424budworth_02jpeg.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34042437.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_dbr_men_050424budworth_02jpeg.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Great Budworth in Cheshire, known as one of Cheshire's prettiest villages with period cottages and cobbled walkways.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Great Budworth in Cheshire, known as one of Cheshire&#8217;s prettiest villages with period cottages and cobbled walkways.(Image: MEN)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The village&#8217;s narrow lanes are also dotted with rhymes penned by the landlord Warburton, including one above the door of The George &amp; Dragon Hotel, which reads: &#8220;As St. George in arm&#8217;d array did the fiery dragon slay, \/So might thou, with might no less, slay the dragon drunkenness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Cobbled pathways remain throughout much of the village, complemented by attractive flower displays and neatly trimmed topiary. Head along School Lane and you&#8217;ll discover a magnificent avenue of lime trees forming an archway, providing spectacular vistas across the Cheshire plains towards the Northwich salt works and further afield.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-31156682\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"31156682\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Great Budworth in Cheshire\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article31156682.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_DB_MEN_300621Bud_05jpeg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article31156682.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_DB_MEN_300621Bud_05jpeg.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article31156682.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_DB_MEN_300621Bud_05jpeg.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article31156682.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_DB_MEN_300621Bud_05jpeg.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Great Budworth in Cheshire\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Great Budworth in Cheshire(Image: MEN)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A well-loved three-mile ramble across the countryside to the historic Arley Hall estate is also available. Two pump houses that once provided the village&#8217;s water supply can be found near the Arley Hall estate, with the lower one associated with a well-known local tale. Legend has it that couples who drink from the water will receive &#8216;blessings in never-ending love&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As along as it&#8217;s not raining, you&#8217;ll probably see cyclists on Great Budworth&#8217;s beautiful countryside trails. The village&#8217;s perimeter is decorated with black metal bridges, river views and woodland paths, with the 6.8 mile circuit primarily paved and manageable within an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.liverpoolecho.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The village was at the centre of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift&#8217;s whirlwind romance Great Budworth in Cheshire, known as one of Cheshire&#8217;s prettiest village with period cottages and cobbled walkways(Image: MEN) A picturesque village near Merseyside is known for its stunning countryside scenery and a handful of welcoming pubs that draw in visitors. 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