Location: Runcorn
Top Things to do in Runcorn
The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Runcorn, England
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. The Brindley Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By TSM2010 - Warrington, United Kingdom
Love this theatre. Fantastic vantage points throughout, friendly team and super helpful box office. We went to see the panto Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs as a group of 10 and we loved the experience. The pantomime was great, particularly Andrew Curphey (of the excellent Andrew Curphey Theatre Company) and Matt Dallen as Muddles and the Dame! Brilliant energy and engaging performances from both of them. 12 days of Christmas was just hilarious. Can’t wait to see them try to top it next year in Aladdin!
2. Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Runcorn Hill Park Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
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
4. Inflata Nation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
The UK’s first indoor inflatable theme park for all the family! Gone are the days when inflatables are only something to make an appearance in a back garden or at a country fair, this is the next generation in family leisure activities. Picture the scene, all your favourite fun-filled inflatable activities joined together as one huge indoor arena, leaving you free to bounce between them all!
Reviewed By neccealicejayne - Liverpool, United Kingdom
It can be very busy on the weekends so I advise booking online before! Or go early morning or late afternoon. They do toddler time with Disney music and free juice & biscuits throughout the week and Saturday morning and disability friendly sessions without music. There is an under 4’s section separate from the main arena which is good for babies. Perfect rainy day activity for all the family as adults can bounce too! They have a cafe with coffee, biscuits, crisps, cakes and slush. There’s a vending machine with more drinks, crisps and chocolate. You can order food (pizza, chips and panini’s) from the kitchen. There are cubby holes for your shoes or you pay for a locker but it’s cash only. Lockers are non-refundable £2 for an hour and a half and £3 for two hours. You have to wear non-grip socks. Make sure you fill in your waiver form before joining the queue so you don’t have to queue twice :)
5. Wigg Island Community Park
Overall Ratings
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.
6. The Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By THansen92
The new owners are incredibly welcoming and friendly. They have done such a great job bringing the pub back to life. The food, service and atmosphere is great. Such a lovely visit on a Sunday afternoon.
7. Shopping City Runcorn
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 26 reviews
A 500,000sq.ft shopping centre localted in the heart of Runcorn. It has been serving the local community for over 45 years and is home to 60 national and independent retail names.
Reviewed By joanbM6004FT
I found this Center has a lot to offer I personally have always found what I needed in it! Good quality bedside lockers? sorted! A new hat for a wedding? sorted! new dress Sorted! nice scarves and gloves? sorted! Hairpiece? sorted! Branded Perfume at knock down price? sorted! An unusual gift? sorted from "THE BOX" which has some very nice affordable goods! A stylish new holder for my nieces mobile? sorted! Household items? sorted! Something unusual in a handbag? sorted! brilliant stand in the middle of the centre! Beautiful flowers? sorted! I love this centre and there are lots of independent retailers here along with the larger well know store plus chemists, opticians, Hair Salons, beauty salon, several little cafes with a good one in the library! newsagents and plenty of free parking try it! You may be surprised at what you find and it is spacious and airy so moving around is comfortable!
8. Halton Miniature Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
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