Ian Curtis

The house where Ian Curtis lived in Congleton is one of those pilgrimage spots that only matters if you care deeply about Joy Division. It's not a museum or visitor centre - just a private residence on a quiet residential street - but for fans of post-punk, standing outside feels significant.

Curtis, the band's charismatic frontman, grew up in this area before moving to Manchester and creating some of the most influential music of the late 1970s. His death in 1980, at just 23, cemented his status as a tragic figure in rock history. The house itself won't take long - you're looking at a few minutes really, a photograph, then onwards. There's no interpretation or facilities here, so don't expect anything grand.

This works best as part of a wider post-punk pilgrimage if you're already exploring the North West's musical heritage. Pair it with a walk around Congleton itself, which is a proper market town with decent pubs and a town centre worth an hour's wander. If you're staying at Sycamore Farm Caravan Site or Eastwood End just outside town, it's an easy addition to your itinerary - neither spot is more than a couple of miles away.

Families with teenagers who are into 1980s music might find it interesting. For casual visitors, it's not worth a special trip. But if you're already in Cheshire and you know your Joy Division from your New Order, you'll understand why fans still make the journey.