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//Cheshire

var map;
var touristmarkers = [];



var icon = new GIcon();
icon.image = "maps/mm_20_red.png";
icon.shadow = "maps/mm_20_shadow.png";
icon.iconSize = new GSize(12, 20);
icon.shadowSize = new GSize(22, 20);
icon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(6, 20);
icon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(5, 1);




function showMarker(marker){ //global. called from menu
	
    //alert(marker); //obj obj?
    //GEvent.trigger(touristmarkers[icecream],"click"); //no ass arrays in js!
    //dont use array yet
    
    GEvent.trigger(marker,"click"); //old method
	
} //end func





function createSmallMarker(point,html) {
	var marker = new GMarker(point,icon);
	GEvent.addListener(marker,'click',function(){marker.openInfoWindowHtml(html);});
	return marker;
}
function OpenMarker(){
	get_string = document.location.search;
	Charindex = get_string.indexOf('=');
	if(Charindex != -1){
		MarkerName=get_string.substr(Charindex+1, get_string.length - Charindex+1);
		varResult=showMarker(eval(MarkerName));
	}
}






function initialize(){ //body onload
	
    if(GBrowserIsCompatible()){
	
		map = new GMap2(document.getElementById("map"));
		map.addControl(new GLargeMapControl());
		map.addControl(new GMapTypeControl());
		map.setCenter(new GLatLng(53.167357,-2.60788),11);
	

		/* 
        keep as example
        var point = new GLatLng(53.190016,-2.893438);
  		chester = createSmallMarker(point,"<div class='bx'><a href='/panoramics/watergate_street.htm'><img src='maps/images/watergate-street.jpg' border='0' alt='Map of Chester' height='171' width='490'></a><span class='v12'><p><b>The Historic City of Chester</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href='/map-of-chester.htm'>Map of Chester Attractions Here</a></span></div>");
		map.addOverlay(chester);
       */



var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.288506),parseFloat(-2.892789));
boat_museum = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:200px\"><img src=\"/maps/images/waterways-boat-museum.jpg\" alt=\"Boat Museum\" width=\"200\" height=\"313\" /><p><b>National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port</b><br />South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4FW<br />The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port brings Britain\'s canal history to life. Explore the former canal port and experience life aboard a collection of canal and river boats. <br /><a href=\"http://nwm.org.uk/ellesmere/EllesmerePortHome.html\" target=\"_blank\">nwm.org.uk/ellesmere/EllesmerePortHome.html</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(boat_museum);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.348251),parseFloat(-2.090203));
anson = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:400px\"><img src=\"/pics/museums/anson-engine-museum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" /><p><b>Anson Engine Museum</b><br />Anson Road, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1TD<br />Tel. 01625 874 426 <br /><a href=\"/whats-on-in-cheshire.htm#anson\">More Info</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(anson);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.132771),parseFloat(-2.750557));
icecream = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:465px\"><img src=\"/whats-on/images/ice-cream-farm.jpg\" alt=\"Cheshire Ice Cream\" width=\"465\" height=\"253\" /><p><b>Cheshire Farm Ice Cream</b><br />Tattenhall, Cheshire CH3 9NE<br />The Cheshire Ice Cream Farm has an amazing range of flavours including: Strawberries & Cream, Mint Choc Chip, Rum & Raisin, Honeycomb, Rhubarb & Custard, Raspberry Pavlova, Forest Fruits, Apple Pie & Custard and Chocolate Fudge Cookie to name just a few! <br /><a href=\"http://www.cheshirefarmicecream.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.cheshirefarmicecream.co.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(icecream);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.262135),parseFloat(-2.887108));
blueplanet = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:300px\"><img src=\"/whats-on/images/aquarium-chester.jpg\" alt=\"The Blue Planet Aquarium\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" /><p><b>The Blue Planet Aquarium</b><br />Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 9LF<br /> <br /><a href=\"http://www.blueplanetaquarium.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.blueplanetaquarium.com</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(blueplanet);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.180973),parseFloat(-2.643325));
shirehorse = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:300px\"><img src=\"/cheshire/shirehorses.jpg\" alt=\"Cheshire Shire Horse Centre\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><p><b>Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre</b><br />Cotebrook, Cheshire CW6 9DS<br />Located in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. The Shire Horse is the largest breed of horse in the world and we welcome you to learn about this fabulous Old English Breed. Also see the miniature Shetland Pony, Large Black Pigs, Aberdeen Angus Cattle, Birds of prey, Deer, Red Foxes, Red Squirrels, Polecats, Otters & more.. <br /><a href=\"http://www.cotebrookshirehorses.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.cotebrookshirehorses.co.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(shirehorse);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.171986),parseFloat(-2.800441));
crocky = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:180px\"><img src=\"/maps/images/the-crocky-trail.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"215\" /><p><b>The Crocky Trail</b><br />A children\'s outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities including: mazes, swings, slides, bridges & tunnels. Located near Waverton. <br /><a href=\"whats-on-in-cheshire.htm#crocky\">More Info</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(crocky);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.126637),parseFloat(-2.252626));
hall = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:300px\"><img src=\"/pics/cheshire/little_moreton_hall.jpg\" alt=\"Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" /><p><b>Little Moreton Hall</b><br />One of England\'s Finest Tudor Houses. <br /><a href=\"http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.nationaltrust.org.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(hall);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.293694),parseFloat(-2.440424));
showground = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:279px\"><img src=\"/pics/whats_on/cheshire_show.jpg\" alt=\"Cheshire Show\" width=\"279\" height=\"193\" /><p><b>The Cheshire Show</b><br />County Showground, Tabley, Knutsford.<br />The largest county show in the North West. <br /><a href=\"http://www.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(showground);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.227539),parseFloat(-2.884179));
zoo = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:143px\"><img src=\"/maps/images/chester-zoo.jpg\" alt=\"Chester Zoo\" width=\"143\" height=\"217\" /><p><b>Chester Zoo</b><br />Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1LH<br />See over 500 different species of animals, visit the award-winning gardens. A fantastic day out for the family. <br /><a href=\"whats-on-in-cheshire#zoo\">More Info</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(zoo);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.274242),parseFloat(-2.528358));
lift = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:400px\"><img src=\"/whats-on/images/anderton-boat-lift.jpg\" alt=\"Anderton Boat Lift\" width=\"400\" height=\"244\" /><p><b>The Anderton Boat Lift</b><br />Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW<br />Built in 1875. The lift and associated visitor centre and exhibition are operated by British Waterways. It is one of only two working boat lifts in the UK. <br /><a href=\"/whats-on-in-cheshire#boat_lift\">More Info</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(lift);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.176861),parseFloat(-2.616527));
oulton = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:300px\"><img src=\"/pics/whats_on/oulton-park.jpg\" alt=\"Oulton Park\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" /><p><b>Oulton Park Race Circuit</b><br />Little Budworth, Nr Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9BW<br />The Cheshire circuit for Club Car Championships, Bike Championships, British Superbikes, Car or Bike Track Days, F2 and other events. <br /><a href=\"http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/oulton-park/\" target=\"_blank\">www.motorsportvision.co.uk/oulton-park/</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(oulton);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.295822),parseFloat(-2.413559));
tabley = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:376px\"><img src=\"/cheshire/tabley-house.jpg\" alt=\"Tabley Cheshire\" width=\"376\" height=\"200\" /><p><b>Tabley House</b><br />Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0HB<br />Tabley House is a Grade I mansion set in delightful Cheshire parkland, designed by John Carr of York, completed in 1769. <br /><a href=\"http://www.tableyhouse.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.tableyhouse.co.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(tabley);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.057331),parseFloat(-2.693421));
cholmondeley = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:387px\"><img src=\"/cheshire/cholmondeley.jpg\" alt=\"Cholmondeley\" width=\"387\" height=\"150\" /><p><b>Cholmondeley Castle</b><br />Cholmondeley, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8EZ<br />Home of the <a href=\'/whats-on/pageant-of-power-cholmondeley-castle\'>Pageant of Power</a> </p></div>');
map.addOverlay(cholmondeley);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.233852),parseFloat(-2.304093));
jodrell = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:341px\"><img src=\"/cheshire/jodrell-bank.jpg\" alt=\"Jodrell Bank\" width=\"341\" height=\"193\" /><p><b>Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre</b><br />Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9DL<br />Visit the famous Lovell Telescope, 3D Theatre, 35 acre Arboretum, Science Discovery Centre and Centre for Astrophysics. <br /><a href=\"http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/visitorcentre/\" target=\"_blank\">www.jb.man.ac.uk/visitorcentre/</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(jodrell);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.124321),parseFloat(-2.689590));
beeston = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:330px\"><img src=\"/pics/whats_on/beeston_castle.jpg\" alt=\"Beeston Castle\" width=\"330\" height=\"308\" /><p><b>Beeston Castle</b><br />Near Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9TX<br />Famous for its spectacular panoramic views, which take in no less than 8 counties on a clear day. From the top of a mighty crag, you can see from the Pennines all the way to the Welsh mountains. <br /><a href=\"whats-on-in-cheshire#beeston\">More Info</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(beeston);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.324005),parseFloat(-2.490807));
arley = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:200px\"><img src=\"/pics/whats_on/arley.jpg\" alt=\"Arley Hall\" width=\"200\" height=\"149\" /><p><b>Arley Hall &amp; Gardens</b><br />Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6NA<br />For a 360 tour of Arley Hall, including The Front Entrance, Gallery, Front Hall, Drawing Room and Library: Link on <a href=\"http://www.arleyhallandgardens.com/hall.html\" target=\"_blank\">this page</a><br> <br /><a href=\"whats-on-in-cheshire#arley\">More Info</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(arley);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.229324),parseFloat(-2.677260));
delamere = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:350px\"><img src=\"/camping/images/delamere-forest.jpg\" alt=\"Delamere Forest, Cheshire\" width=\"350\" height=\"256\" /><p><b>Delamere Forest</b><br />Mountain bike trails, mountain bike hire (<a href=\"http://www.tracs-uk.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Tracs UK</a>), summer forest concerts, visitor centre & cafe, woodland walks, go-ape hi wire adventure, self catering cabins, train station, nature trails, caravan park.. </p></div>');
map.addOverlay(delamere);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.341457),parseFloat(-2.633543));
creamfields = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:500px\"><img src=\"/whats-on/images/creamfields-2010.jpg\" alt=\"Creamfields Cheshire\" width=\"500\" height=\"276\" /><p><b>Creamfields</b><br />Daresbury, Halton, Cheshire<br />28th and 29th August 2010<br>Where is Creamfields?<br>Creamfields is situated in Daresbury, Halton, Cheshire. The site is close to Warrington and between Liverpool and Manchester. The nearest train station to the event is Runcorn Station, and the nearest Main Line station is Liverpool Lime Street, both of which will have shuttle buses operating to and from the site all day and night. <br /><a href=\"http://www.creamfields.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.creamfields.com</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(creamfields);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.263660),parseFloat(-2.881165));
oaks = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:129px\"><img src=\"/pics/whats_on/mcarthurglen_cheshire_oaks.jpg\" alt=\"McArthur Glen Cheshire\" width=\"129\" height=\"99\" /><p><b>Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet</b><br />Ellesmere Port, South Wirral, Cheshire CH65 9JJ<br />Discount clothing outlet. Shopping Centre and Cinema. Cheshire Oaks is the largest Designer Outlet in the UK, located just off Junction 10 of the M53. <br /><a href=\"http://www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(oaks);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.330479),parseFloat(-2.383545));
tatton = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:268px\"><img src=\"pics/whats_on/orchids.jpg\" alt=\"Tatton Park RHS Flower Show\" width=\"268\" height=\"400\" /><p><b>Tatton Park</b><br />Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6QN<br />One of England\'s finest historic estates.<br>Home to the <a href=\"/whats-on/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park-cheshire\">RHS Flower Show</a> <br /><a href=\"http://www.tattonpark.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.tattonpark.org.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(tatton);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.344082),parseFloat(-2.249880));
mill = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:300px\"><img src=\"/whats-on/images/quarry-bank-mill.jpg\" alt=\"Quarry Bank Mill\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" /><p><b>Quarry Bank Mill</b><br />Quarry Bank Road, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4LA<br><a href=\'whats-on-in-cheshire#mill\'>More Info</a> </p></div>');
map.addOverlay(mill);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.190018),parseFloat(-2.893438));
chester = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:490px\"><img src=\"/maps/images/watergate-street.jpg\" alt=\"Chester\" width=\"490\" height=\"171\" /><p><b>The Historic City of Chester</b><br /><a href=\"/map-of-chester.htm\">Map of Chester Attractions</a> </p></div>');
map.addOverlay(chester);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.262104),parseFloat(-2.512758));
thundersprint = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:436px\"><img src=\"/pics/whats_on/thundersprint_northwich.jpg\" alt=\"Northwich Thundersprint\" width=\"436\" height=\"286\" /><p><b>Northwich Thundersprint</b><br />Northwich Town Centre<br />Over the weekend 7th & 8th May 2011.<br>(Please confirm dates with website).<br>Including The Bike Show, and The Thundersprint on the streets of Northwich. <br /><a href=\"http://www.thundersprint.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.thundersprint.co.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(thundersprint);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.228741),parseFloat(-2.603655));
blakemere = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:300px\"><img src=\"/maps/images/blakemere-craft-centre.jpg\" alt=\"Craft Centre\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" /><p><b>Blakemere Craft Centre</b><br />Sandiway, Cheshire CW8 2EB<br />Open 7 days a week. With craft shops, aquatic and falconry centre, supagolf, playbarn, Coach House Restaurant, coffee shop, children\'s activities and different events and specialist markets throughout the year. <br /><a href=\"http://www.visitblakemere.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.visitblakemere.co.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(blakemere);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.098705),parseFloat(-2.755691));
bolesworth = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:291px\"><img src=\"/maps/images/bolesworth-castle-show-jumping.png\" alt=\"Show Jumping Classic\" width=\"291\" height=\"213\" /><p><b>Bolesworth Castle Show Jumping Classic & Country Fair</b><br />Bolesworth Rd, Tattenhall CH3 9HL<br />Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th July 2010. <br /><a href=\"http://www.bolesworthclassic.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.bolesworthclassic.co.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(bolesworth);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.087395),parseFloat(-2.565511));
snugburys = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:300px\"><img src=\"/maps/images/snugburys-ice-cream.jpg\" alt=\"Snugburys\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /><p><b>Snugburys Ice Cream</b><br />Park Farm, Hurleston, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6BU<br />Ice cream flavours: Toffee Crumble, Banana Caramel, Clotted Cream, Original Vanilla, Death by Chocolate, Dutch Chocolate, Chocolate Brownie, White Mountain, Mint Choc Chip, Turkish Delight, Cappuccino Coffee, Mint Oreo Blitz, Cherry Blizzard, Raspberry Ripple to name just a few! In summer you can see their famous giant straw sculpture! <br /><a href=\"http://www.snugburys.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.snugburys.co.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(snugburys);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.342617),parseFloat(-2.679449));
norton = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:300px\"><img src=\"/maps/images/norton-priory-cheshire.jpg\" alt=\"Norton Priory Cheshire\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><p><b>Norton Priory Museum & Gardens</b><br />Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1SX<br />A family friendly attraction with lots to see and do. 800 year old priory site, sculpture trail, beautiful walled garden, events & changing exhibitions, cafe & shop. Use the address for sat nav NOT the postcode. Check website for directions. <br /><a href=\"http://www.nortonpriory.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.nortonpriory.org</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(norton);

var point = new GLatLng(parseFloat(53.343445),parseFloat(-2.559476));
apple = createSmallMarker(point,'<div class=\"tourist_box\" style=\"width:274px\"><img src=\"/cheshire/apple-jacks-adventure-park.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Jacks Adventure Park Cheshire\" width=\"274\" height=\"98\" /><p><b>Apple Jacks Adventure Park</b><br />Stretton Rd, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4NW<br /> <br /><a href=\"http://www.applejacksfarm.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.applejacksfarm.co.uk</a></p></div>');
map.addOverlay(apple);

		
		OpenMarker();	

	}else{
		alert("Sorry your browser is not compatible with our map");
	}

}
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