Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Disley
Disley — village in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Disley · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Disley is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Disley, just 0.1 km away. Entry to the town is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SK12.
About
Disley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,294 people. Address: SK12. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3570°, -2.0430°.
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Official information
The Rams Head is a country pub and restaurant located in Disley, Stockport. It offers a variety of food and drink options in a picturesque setting, including a courtyard and garden for guests to enjoy.
From the Wikipedia article
Disley is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England. It is located on the edge of the Peak District in the Goyt Valley, south of Stockport and close to the county boundary with Derbyshire at New Mills. The population at the 2011 Census was 4,294. To the north, the River Goyt and the Peak Forest Canal, which opened in 1800, pass along the edge of the village. Today, it is a commuter town, retaining a semi-rural character. The parish includes part of the neighbouring area of Newtown, the bulk of which is in Derbyshire.
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Background
History
Its Anglo-Saxon name was Dystiglegh, meaning "wood or clearing by a mound" or possibly "windy settlement". In the 13th century, in the time of Edward I, there are references to confirmatory grants of land made to Jordan de Dystelegh of Disley Hall and Roger de Stanley-de-Dystelegh of Stanley Hall in the district, pointing to even older local settlements. It later had the name Dystelegh. Sir Piers Legh of Lyme founded St Mary's Church, completed in 1524 and consecrated as parish church in 1558. The earliest parish register is from 1591. In 1724, the road from Manchester to Buxton became a turnpike road and in the early 1800s the road was rerouted from its original route along Jackson's Edge…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3570, -2.0430
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Disley
- Postcode
- SK12
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Phone
- 01663 767909
- Population
- 4,294
- Nearest railway station
- Disley — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.theramsheaddisley.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q23063 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Disley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Disley in 2005.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Mary's Church, Disley
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Rams Head Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Disley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Disley Friends Meeting House
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Tower In Garden Of Woodbank House
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Disley Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Canal Bridge Number 26
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Peak Forest Canal
Canals · 1.2 km
Canal Bridge, Number 23 By Little Woodend
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Wyberslegh Hall
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Bridge over Bollinhurst Brook 30 metres north of Brookside Farmhouse
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Hague Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Disley is a town located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 4,294. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,294
- Constituency
- Macclesfield
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Disley
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Disley →
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Toddbrook Reservoir
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial
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📷 3Canals · East Midlands
Bugsworth Canal Basin
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
lime kiln
lime kiln — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · East Midlands
Rob Wilson Art
Rob Wilson Art — a gallery in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
New Mills School
New Mills School — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Historic Valve
Historic Valve — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Little Memorial Garden
Little Memorial Garden — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Ringstones Caravan Park
Ringstones Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Chinley Churn
Chinley Churn — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Chinley Churn (North)
Chinley Churn (North) — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 457 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Chinley Churn (South)
Chinley Churn (South) — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 451 m.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Hare And Hounds Hotel
The Hare And Hounds Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Disley War Memorial
Disley War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920.
📷 3Mills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grove Mill
Grove Mill — Grade II* listed mill in Kettleshulme, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
New Mills Art Theatre
New Mills Art Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rams Head Hotel
Rams Head Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Mary's Church, Disley
St Mary's Church, Disley — church in Disley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Paddock Cottage
Paddock Cottage — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dipping Stone
The Dipping Stone — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Murder Stone
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Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Mary's Church, Disley
St Mary's Church, Disley — church in Disley, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 4Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rams Head Hotel
Rams Head Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Disley War Memorial
Disley War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Disley Friends Meeting House
Disley Friends Meeting House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tower In Garden Of Woodbank House
Tower In Garden Of Woodbank House — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Disley Hill
Disley Hill — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Disley
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shaw Farm - Static Caravans
Shaw Farm - Static Caravans — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Elm Beds Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Linnet Clough Scout Camp
Linnet Clough Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Ringstones Caravan Park
Ringstones Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eastwood End Holiday Park
Eastwood End Holiday Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Kinder Lodge
Kinder Lodge — a hotel in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rams Head Hotel
Rams Head Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Disley Friends Meeting House
Disley Friends Meeting House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Hare And Hounds Hotel
The Hare And Hounds Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Maple Tree
Maple Tree — a restaurant in england west midlands.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Bulls Head Public House
Bulls Head Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Disley?
- Disley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK12), in the parish of Disley.
- What is Disley?
- Disley — village in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Disley?
- The nearest railway station is Disley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK12.
- Is Disley free to visit?
- Yes, Disley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Disley?
- The nearest railway station is Disley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK12.