Poynton has a friendly and vibrant atmosphere with a wide range of shops, eateries, bars, live music venues, galleries, a theatre, local attractions and special events.
Poynton Town Council have produced a helpful 'Welcome to Poynton' leaflet which consolidates lots of the information found on this website. It covers local events, heritage, green spaces, play areas, public toilets, doctors, school and transport. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of Poynton Town Council and how to report issues around the Town.
Restaurants, cafés and bars serve local ales and food ranging from home cooked fare and international cuisine to snacks, cakes and pastries. In 2024, residents recommended their favourite spots to visit. You can view them here:
A Day in Poynton
A Day in Poynton: Family edition
The village’s Shared Space design concept means wide pavements, slow vehicles and easy crossings making it easy to browse the town’s independent shops, nestled between high street chains and major supermarkets, selling hand made crafts, gifts, cards, clothing and much more.
Poynton is served by five primary schools, a high school and two medical practices which are part of the Middlewood Partnership.
Discover Poynton's fascinating mining heritage at The Anson Engine Museum, take a stroll along Middlewood Way, Poynton Park and Pool, the canal, the Town Council owned Inclines or one of our many walking routes. Travel a little further afield and visit the beautiful surrounding countryside of the National Trust's Lyme Park with its mansion house, hunting lodge, deer park and breathtaking views.