The Village of Tarporley
Tarporley is situated near the site of a prehistoric settlement. At the time of the Norman conquest it was of sufficient importance to deserve a place in the Domesday Book where it is described as "Toepelei", which has been interpreted as meaning "a pear wood near a hill".

You can find a location map for the village via the link here .

There is evidence of medieval architecture in the beautiful St.Helen's Church and in 1292 the village was awarded a Charter under Edward I, the first Royal Earl of Chester. The village experienced steady growth through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as an important centre for agriculture and as a staging post for the London to Chester coach where horses could be changed and passengers could take rest and refreshment at the Swan Hotel.

The High Street would have been busy on market days with the pack animals carrying salt from Nantwich to Northwich hurrying to quench their thirst at the well known as "Salterswell" that still exists and is on the outskirts of present village.
Since the end of the 1939-45 war Tarporley has grown in size and the High Street is now busy with shops of all descriptions along with good eating places and a number of very welcoming pubs.

Currently the village has a population of around 2,700 making it one of the larger Cheshire villages. The Parish Council strives to maintain the unique village atmosphere of Tarporley by involvement in the planning process and the development of a Village Design Statement.