Arts and Culture

We are a local group with members from Congleton and surrounding areas. Our focus is on patchwork and we welcome beginners through to experts.  This vibrant group offers speakers, challenges, social sewing evenings and makes. We meet at the Wellspring Methodist Church, Canal Rd, Congleton, CW12 3AP on a Tuesday at 8 to 10 pm.  There are two meetings per month.

Tucked away in the heart of Congleton, unsuspected by most passers-by, lies a hidden gem – a Georgian bath house set within its own grounds, where a Physic Garden has recently been created. The grounds originally belonged to Bradshaw House on Lawton Street, a building dating from 1820. The Bath House and a neoclassical garden shelter were built around the same time for the private use of its residents. These garden buildings fell into disuse, and became derelict in the late 20th century. Congleton Building Preservation Trust was formed in 2001 to acquire the site, restore the two listed buildings, and redevelop the grounds for the use of the community.

After the Bath House was restored, and attention turned to the grounds, it was decided to create a Physic Garden of medicinal plants, in keeping with the theme of physical wellbeing. We wanted to create something educational and unusual, as well as attractive, to inspire interest in the fascinating stories of the properties of plants, and their place in our history.

The garden is open every day, free to all visitors

Congleton Choral Society is an adult SATB choir based in Congleton, Cheshire. We enjoy singing a wide range of choral music and our four main concerts in the year are accompanied by a professional orchestra, a small instrumental group or piano. Our conductor is a great teacher who stretches us to a standard we are proud to achieve.

So, if you enjoy singing, can sing in tune and have a basic knowledge of music come along to a few rehearsals and see if you’d like to join us!

We rehearse on Monday evenings at Trinity Methodist Church, 7-9 Wagg Street, Congleton CW12 4BA starting at 7:30pm (arrive any time from 7:00pm).

Congleton Community Choir meets on Mondays from 6.00-7.00pm (before Congleton Choral Society) at: Wellspring Methodist Church, Canal Road, Congleton, CW12 3AP (Car park entrance off Goldfinch Close)

We have lots of fun singing with our dynamic conductor Tom Newall, who provides a mixture of feel-good music, including songs from the shows, popular music and folk songs! We are accompanied by the very talented Kevin Birch.

Come along to a rehearsal for a free taster session to try us out. There are no auditions, everyone aged 18 and over is welcome. Sessions normally cost £5, payable termly or half-termly.

Congleton Group Family History Society of Cheshire is an educational charity whose aim is to advance the education of the public in the study of Family History. We have around 1400 members and meet at 13 locations across Cheshire. We meet in the Congleton Library on the third Tuesday of each month.

Congleton History Society – Our objectives are to promote the understanding and enjoyment of history, particularly that of Congleton and the surrounding area.

We undertake research and work closely with Congleton Museum. We meet monthly 7:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September – May, in the New Life Church. At the meetings we  present talks either by members or visiting speakers.

Visitors are always welcome!

The Congleton Live Team deliver two fantastic annual music festivals in the town.

Congleton Unplugged is held in March and kick starts the events season in the town. The town centre is filled with music in bars, cafes and community venues. It leans towards being acoustic but bands also use PA’s. It also supports local musicians. Gigs are on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday.

The Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival always takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of the August Bank Holiday. Over 80 gigs rock our pubs, cafes, bars and venues throughout the Town Centre, bringing hundreds of visitors in to the town and creating a joyous atmosphere.

The events are organised by volunteers and both events are completely free. If you’d like to be involved get in touch via the website or email Mark

Congleton Museum is a local history museum and charity in the heart of Congleton. The museum offers free, family friendly activities and events, monthly history walks, and much more. Are you passionate about heritage? Would you like to find out more about Congleton’s past and share it with others?

Congleton museum has a wealth of objects, images and documents about the town and its people. By volunteering with us you will be making a positive contribution to securing the future of the town’s heritage. 

Volunteer Opportunities in the project Our Disappearing Nature

Join us to collect plant data for Congleton Museum and contribute to building the first extensive local flora database! Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.

Congleton Museum, Market Sq, CW12 1ET (behind the town hall). Visit our website to keep up to date with activities.

CMT is Congleton’s oldest community amateur theatrical society aiming to produce musical shows of the highest standards and appealing to a wide range of audiences at Daneside Theatre. If you are interested in joining us we rehearse twice a week for our shows which are in October.

Congleton Players stage three plays a year with open auditions. Join up and receive newsletters, make friends and expand your knowledge of the theatre. Whatever your interest in theatre, you can be assured of a warm welcome from Congleton Players – Please get in touch!

Congleton’s contemporary art hub, with affordable artists’ studios, exhibition and workshop space. We are involved in many community arts projects and hold regular art exhibitions, studio theatre productions, music events and workshops.

Classes taught in our fully equipped dance studios 3rd Floor, Spindle Mill, Spindle Street, Congleton CW12 1QN – ballet,  tap, disco, jazz street dance, contemporary, musical theatre, a fitness class and a Mums and Tots class.

Dance school for age 3+. Lessons available in ballet, modern and tap. contemporary and Musical Theatre Associated to ISTD examination board. Biannual shows. Adult lessons also available: tap, ballet and jazz on a Thursday morning at Mossley Old School and Daneside Theatre rehearsal rooms. Teachers and helpers fully insured, DBS checked and fully qualified.

Phoenix Theatre Company

Was established in Congleton in 2019 by four members who were passionate about having a community theatre hub specialising in plays, delivering workshops, theatre experiences and the opportunity to help people build on their skills and passion for theatre. We perform 2 plays a year to inspire and entertain the audiences of Congleton and surrounding areas.