Location: Runcorn
Top Things to do in Runcorn
5 Nature & Parks in Runcorn That You Shouldn't Miss
Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port in Halton, Cheshire, England, and in the southeast of the Liverpool City Region. Its population in 2011 was 61,789. The town is on the southern bank of the River Mersey, where the estuary narrows to form the Runcorn Gap. Directly to the north across the River Mersey is the town of Widnes. Upstream and 8 miles (12.9 km) to the northeast is the town of Warrington, and downstream 16 miles (26 km) to the west is the city of Liverpool.
Restaurants in Runcorn
1. Town Park
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Runcorn Ski Centre
3. Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
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4.5 based on 315 reviews
Norton Priory is the most excavated monastic site in Europe. Boasting the priory ruins, 12th century undercroft (which is the last fully surviving part of the priory itself) and an 18th century Walled Garden, it is located within an oasis of 42 acres of tranquil woodland and wildflower meadows. The museum includes two exhibition galleries which explore the site's history, including the archaeological digs which took place in the 1970s and 1980s. Thousands of artefacts from Norton’s 900 year history are on display, including the internationally significant 14th century statue of St. Christopher, which features in Lucy M. Boston's classic children's book, 'The Children of Green Knowe'. Please note that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently opening on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only at this time. We advise booking in advance via our website, or calling prior to visiting during our opening hours.
Reviewed By sara_enrich - London, United Kingdom
We had a great day out in Norton Priory with its fascinating ruins and exhibitions, fun kids activities, extensive grounds and beautiful walled garden. I came in August with my son whilst visiting family. I was so impressed with the precautions they’ve taken to follow the Covid guidelines as well as still making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to help. We’ll definitely be back when we can.
4. Runcorn Hill Park Local Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By hungrymonstersclub - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Woodland walks, park with childrens equipment, fields, nice cafe. Bandstand. Well maintained. Path walkway right around edges of field for walkers
5. Wigg Island Community Park
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4.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By dgp4004
Fantastic circular cycling route all the way from Runcorn to Warrington, cross the Mersey, follow Spike Island and back over the Silver Jubilee Bridge to where you started. No traffic at all.
