Location: Runcorn
Top Things to do in Runcorn
The 9 Best Sights & Landmarks 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. 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.
2. Runcorn Town Hall
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
3. Norton Water Tower
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
4. Halton Castle
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By ladydawnonly - Runcorn, United Kingdom
The Halton Castle grounds are accessed through The Castle pub.The grounds are owned by Norton Priory. The Castle pub is only open from 12 o clock each day.Any open times on line advertising The Halton Castle are not posted by the Pub and the pub doesent have access to change this. The pub weather permitting will allow you to access the grounds through the pub for the Price of a drink or upon a ticket if youve visited the priory. The new Landlord and Landlady are very friendly and welcome everyone wanting to see a a piece of local history.Since Febraury theyve turned the pub round to a family friendly pub.They had lots of fantastic summer days with Bbqs and things for Children to do. 5 Star to this couple and hope it continues.Well Done
5. Runcorn Promenade
6. Silver Jubilee Bridge
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Mersey Gateway Bridge
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2.0 based on 150 reviews
8. All Saints Church
All Saints is the parish church for Runcorn. There has been a place of worship on this site for over 900 years, but the present Anthony Salvin designed building in its distinctive 'Runcorn red' sandstone dates from 1849.
9. Runcorn Town Football Club
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