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Things to see in Warrington (United Kingdom): 64 places and when to go
Warrington is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 64 places in and around it, mainly Temples (21), History (17), Nature (13). The best known are Halton Castle, Norton Priory and Silver Jubilee Bridge. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.4062, -2.5682
- Places
- 64 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (21) · History (17) · Nature (13) · Wildlife (13) · Museums and art (6) · Architecture (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 20 km as the crow flies
What to see in Warrington
The places in and around Warrington, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Halton CastleRuins of castle with later buildings in Halton, Cheshire, England, UK12 km
- Norton PrioryHistoric site in Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom10 km
- Silver Jubilee BridgeGrade II listed through arch bridge in Runcorn/Widnes, UK13 km
- Mersey Gateway BridgeToll bridge over the River Mersey11 km
- Arley HallCountry house in Cheshire, England, UK11 km
- DreamSculpture by Jaume Plensa10 km
- St Oswald's Church, WinwickChurch in Winwick, Cheshire, England, UK3.4 km
- Warrington Transporter BridgeSteel bridge3.6 km
- Watch Hill CastleMedieval castle in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, England, UK13 km
- Gulliver's WorldChildren's theme park resort in Warrington, Cheshire3.4 km
- Sankey ViaductGrade I listed railway viaduct in Cheshire/Merseyside, England7.1 km
- St Elphin's Church, WarringtonGrade II* listed church in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK1.9 km
- St John's Church, High LeghGrade II listed timber-framed church in High Legh, Cheshire, England, UK9.7 km
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, LeighGrade II listed building in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK11 km
- Vale Royal AbbeyFormer Cistercian Abbey and country house in Cheshire, England, UK20 km
- All Saints' Church, St HelensGrade II listed church in St Helens, Merseyside, England, UK9.6 km
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, BowdonChurch in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, England, UK14 km
- St Jude's Church, WiganChurch building in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK14 km
- Runcorn Railway BridgeBridge in Halton, Cheshire, England, UK13 km
- St David's Church, HaighChurch in Haigh, Greater Manchester, England, UK19 km
- Holy Cross Church, St HelensGrade II listed church in St Helens, Merseyside, England, UK12 km
- Museum of Wigan LifeCentre in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom16 km
- RocksavageGrade II listed ruins in Halton, Cheshire, England, UK14 km
- St Aidan's Church, BillingeAnglican parish church in Billinge, St Helens, Merseyside, England, UK14 km
And the other 40, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St Benedict's Church, Warrington, St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn, St Mary's Church, Whitegate, St Matthew's Church, Stretton, St Alban's Church, Warrington, St Anne's Church, Hindsford, St Bede's Church, Widnes, St Helens Minster, St John the Baptist's Church, Atherton, St Mary's Church, Weaverham, Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith
- History: Tatton Hall, Birchley Hall, Damhouse, Lymm Hall, Seneschal's House, Halton, Trencherfield Mill, Hallwood, Cheshire
- Nature: Billinge Hill, Paddington Meadows, Rixton Clay Pits, Woolston Eyes, Brookheys Covert SSSI, Grappenhall Wood, Hope Carr Nature Reserve, Park Moss Nature Reserve, Runcorn Hill, SBI, Whitley Nature Reserve
- Museums and art: North West Museum of Road Transport, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, World of Glass, St Helens
- Food and drink: Dunham Massey Brewery, Prospect Brewery, Wigan Brewhouse
- With kids: Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Walton Hall Zoo, Wild Wings Birds of Prey
- Hiking: Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey)
When to go to Warrington
The best time to visit Warrington is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:47
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:38
- JunBest time16:44
- JulBest time16:16
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:17
- DecPossible7:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16. In April, 64 of the 64 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Warrington
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 20 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Liverpool144 places23 km
- Manchester167 places24 km
- Winsford36 places24 km
- Chester121 places33 km
- Southport17 places40 km
- Preston53 places41 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Warrington?
The best known: Halton Castle, Norton Priory, Silver Jubilee Bridge, Mersey Gateway Bridge, Arley Hall. In all, 64 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Warrington?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16.
How do you get to Warrington?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 20 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Warrington as the destination and these 64 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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