A origins of the title come unreadable: a few suppose it means "Canute's ford" (where Canute crossed a River Lily), others think it means "neat's ford", the crossing place for oxen.

Knutsford was a model for Elizabeth Gaskell's novel Cranford. She sleep in the town for the period.

Northerly of Knutsford is Tatton Hall. These are involved in the Tatton parliamentary constituency.

Knutsford is too a birthplace of Henry Royce, of Rolls-Royce and the independent town in the constituency of Tatton, which is the most flush outside of London. A todays MP is George Osborne, the Conservative Party's spokesman on Financial Affairs ('Shadow Chancellor'). Previous Parliamentary representatives include Martin Bell and the discredited Neil Hamilton.

Events
There are many cases in a town every month including a annual the [http://www.virtual-knutsford.co.uk/frameset.php?main=/mayday_main.htm Knutsford Royal May Day] festival, in which the town comes to a standstill when hundreds of humans parade through wall street, which is followed per crowning of the May Queen. There exists likewise the fun fair.

There are several cases at Tatton Park varying from a Royal Horticulture Show to the American Car indicate.

Sports
Knutsford has the kind of sports teams including (but not limited to): rugby, football, cricket, tennis and squash.

[http://www.knutsfordcricket.co.uk Knutsford Cricket Club] play their personal games in the [http://www.mbccl.co.uk Meller Braggins Cricket League] at Mereheath Lane.

the rugger team was established around 2004 & was promoted a section inside its 1st year! It is supported by a select few of the Sale Sharks team. There is a growing full-grown membership & an increasing total of minis & juniors swimming in Sundays.

Film appearances
Scenes from either Steven Spielberg's film Empire of the Sun were filmed on Legh Road within Knutsford.

Scenes from either a George Scott film "Patton" were filmed in the centre of Knutsford before of the old town hall (at present the piece of furniture low room)

Famous companies
Eurocamp was founded in Knutsford, however recently relocated to Northwich.

Motorways
Knutsford is likewise known for its service station on the M6 motorway.