Former Council Depot - Cheshire

The site was surprisingly inconspicuous given its location. As we drove up, we couldn’t help but feel out of place—this wasn’t the kind of spot you’d visit unless you were a local or making a delivery. After finding somewhat suitable parking, we scoped out the area. At the front, there was an admin block showing signs of activity, with at least three people sitting there enjoying a cup of tea.

We waited for an opportunity and slipped through the Heras fencing when their backs were turned. Beyond the admin block, the rest of the site was completely overgrown, bearing clear evidence of being abandoned for more than a decade. Some sections appeared remarkably well-preserved, almost as if they had been shut down only a week ago. In contrast, areas like the offices were overtaken by vegetation, giving the place an eerie but picturesque atmosphere of decay.

The exploration itself was relatively uneventful. After spending a few hours poking around, we quietly made our way back through the fencing and left unnoticed.

History

“Closed around 2011, this former depot served as both a storage and maintenance facility for local council vehicles, featuring extensive storage areas, a refueling station, and a large garage/workshop for vehicle repairs. Currently, part of the site is utilized by the NHS as an ambulance station, with a small building at the front serving as the office and several sheds at the side cordoned off from the abandoned sections of the depot. In 2013, a proposal to develop the site into an estate was declined. The plan included incorporating the ambulance station, a village hall, and several houses. However, the proposal was rejected due to various factors, including the site’s scale extending beyond the depot's grounds, which encroached on the local countryside, and the overall vision not aligning with the local council's plans as a village”.