Our Local Community

Thornton-le-Moors is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. At the census of 2001 it had a population of 260, reducing slightly to 253 at the 2011 census.

The village is seven miles north-east of the city of Chester. It is situated to the south of the A5117 road. To the north of the village is the Stanlow Refinery. To the west is the nearest town of Ellesmere Port and to the north-west is the nearest village, Elton.

Ince is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England.

Elton is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It is situated approximately 13 km (8.1 mi) to the northeast of Chester, between Helsby and Ellesmere Port, near to the River Mersey. Its proximity to the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal have contributed to its industrial character.

Elton Primary School is committed to family partnership and pride themselves on being a friendly open school where all members of our community take part in evaluating their progress and driving the school forward.

They have high expectations for all pupils. They welcome and celebrate the diversity in our community and share experiences, interests and strengths.

A community centre at the heart of Elton, with community café and lots of different groups. Visit their website for full details.

Part of the Helsby & Elton Practice, our local doctors’ surgery is located on School Lane, Elton, CH2 4PU

The Rigger is a traditional pub located in Elton, with a beer garden

A traditional pub in Elton, with outside seating.

The Duke of Wellington is a beautiful traditional pub located the peaceful village of Ince.

Newly refurbished throughout, the Duke is the best place in the local area to kick back, relax and grab a bite to eat with friends and family.

We’ve got a full program of events throughout the week from craft clubs to our Stay and Play afternoon for Toddlers, babies (and parents!) and for our older customers we have our Good Morning Club from 11.30am with Tea, Coffee and pastries. A great chance to catch up with the locals and discuss the latest headlines.

Saturday is family day, with our fun family Bingo and Quizzes from 2.30pm onwards. And after all of that, why not join us on Sunday for our traditional Sunday Roast!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Bringing back tradition to our local communities...

Little Molly’s caters for a variety of services with an old-fashioned touch.

Go back in time with our boutique Tea Rooms in Chester where you can enjoy our freshly baked afternoon tea. Pop in to our Café in Elton which is driven by our dedicated and community-focused team. Host your own fabulous tea party with our Vintage China Hire to create the ultimate Afternoon Tea ambiance, or why not pop open the champagne to enjoy with our Event Catering which can be tailored to your needs.

The perfect venue for a fantastic day out, the whole family can enjoy.

Here at the farm we have a magnificent variety of animals and birds. You will have the opportunity to feed, touch and interact with the animals or just relax on the decking overlooking the duck pool with its tranquil waterfall.

The Hayrack Cafe is a welcoming place, open daily serving a delicious range of freshly prepared 'home-style' snacks and cooked meals. The childrens menu is always popular. We also serve an impressive selection of tempting home bakes, cakes and biscuits plus a large selection of the famous 'Kellys Ice Cream'.

Our outdoor decking area is the perfect place to relax and watch your little ones amuse themselves on our fun filled adventure playground which will keep them occupied for hours!