Toft, Cheshire

Toft is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. It is located immediately to the south of Knutsford with a population of some 200. Split by the A50 road to more southern Holmes Chapel, the village comprises several farms and a small picturesque church.

Toft Hall

Toft Hall is a C17 country house, now used as business premises. In 1809 the hall was renovated, the park landscaped and a mere and island constructed. Other features include an arched stone bridge, ha-ha, woodland garden,"cat house" and remains of a formal garden. Much of the grounds are now used as farmland.

Sports

Toft Cricket Club [ [http://www.toftcc.com Toft Cricket Club Official website.] Retrieval date: 25 September, 2007.] is an established member of the Cheshire County League, currently playing in the ECB premier division of the Cheshire County Cricket League. [ [http://www.cccl.org.uk Cheshire County Cricket League Official website.] Retrieval Date: 25 September, 2007.] The club's greatest accolade was winning the National Village Championship trophy in 1989. Toft CC are based at Booths Park, Chelford Road which actually now is in the neighbouring civil parish and Market Town of Knutsford.

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