Interesting National Trust location off the M5/M6

[MagicalTrevor]

We fancy breaking up a journey from the Lake District to Bristol (M6/M5 corridor) and I'm looking for recommendations of places to visit within an hour of the motorway. I don't mind where it is but ideally we'd be stopping for lunch and coffee.

We're NT members so we can get in for free.

Any suggestions please?

[kiteless]

Attingham Park is about half an hour from J11 of the M6. It is lovely, but I can't remember if it has a tea room.

No matter, as The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel is just across the road.

[UnderTheRadar]

Hanbury Hall is close to the M5 and has interesting gardens, an interesting large house, walks and a very well equipped, eclosed children's play area.

ETA also shop, tea room, toilets etc.

Edited by UnderTheRadar on Monday 5th March 03:37

[LooneyTunes]

Assuming Cheshire isn't too far north for your stop:

Little Moreton Hall: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/little-moreton-hal...

Quarry Bank Mill: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank-mill/

or

Dunham Massey: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey/

Of these, the last is the shortest detour from your route but all are less than 30 mins detour. All have food (although the cafe at LMH isn't enormous).

[MagicalTrevor]

Cheers for the suggestions we'll have a look and see which one takes our fancy.

Really appreciate your help