Widnes

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Widnes is a town in Cheshire, England.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

The nearest airport is Liverpool, a short bus or taxi ride away. However Liverpool is not served by direct flights to London or by trans-Atlantic flights. Manchester is the main airport for these flights, and is about 45 minutes by taxi or car, 90 minutes by train.

[edit] By car

Widnes is easy to reach by car from the M62 Junction 7. It is clearly signposted from the motorway. The town centre is quickly reachable by taking the A568 bypass south (Watkinson Way) and turning west onto A562 (Fiddler's Ferry Road). If you are looking to go to the market and pedestrianized section of town near Albert Square, turn right at the large round about onto Green Oaks Way. Follow the signs for parking. After walking through the market building, you will be on the best street for shopping or dining. Unlike most towns in the region, free parking is available 7 days a week.

[edit] By train

Widnes does not have a direct rail service to London but trains stop at Runcorn, a short bus or taxi ride away. Widnes Station is about 20 minutes walk to the north of the town centre and is served by frequent trains to Liverpool and Manchester.

[edit] By bus

There is a very limited coach service from London (about 4-5 hours). Buses run to Liverpool, Runcorn, Chester and Warrington.

[edit] Get around

The town is small enough to walk around, but there are bus and taxi services.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Widnes Vikings Rugby League Museum - Find photographs of past teams and displays of memorabilia. Sit a while and watch some past games and re-live golden moments. Open Fridays & Saturdays 10am-4pm (excluding Bank Holidays). Stobart Stadium Halton, East Stand, Lowerhouse Lane, Widnes, WA8 7DZ. Tel: +44 (0) 151 510 2986 www.wrlheritagegroup.co.uk
  • Victoria Park - A large open park with bowling greens, large childrens playground including water features on warm summer days, skateboard & BMX park, rock climbing area, botanical gardens & green house, mini-zoo, cafe and ice cream shop. Located on Birchfield Road, WA8 7TB. Tel: +44 (0) 151 424 2061
  • Kingsway Centre
  • Spike Island
  • Transpenine trail
  • Mersey Estuary
  • Sankey Canal
  • Pex Hill Park and Observatory
  • Victoria Promenade
  • A number of 18 Grade II listed buildings

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Attend the annual Vintage Fair Organ and Steam Rally at the end of September in Victoria Park. Free event where you can see approximately 50 fairground organs and around 200 other vintage attractions including classic cars, motorbike and traction engines.
  • Walk / shop / dine in town centre and market
  • Visit one of the 6 Green Flag awarded parks

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit] Budget

The Premier (Wetherspoons)

[edit] Mid-range

The Church View

[edit] Splurge

The Coterie Restaurant and Wine Bar

Desii Indian Cuisine

[edit][add listing] Drink

Four Topped Oak - A CAMRA Real Ale Pub

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • The Everglades Park Hotel
  • The Hillcrest Hotel
  • The Kingsway Hotel
  • The Mersey Hotel

[edit] Get out

  • Liverpool - 25 minutes west
  • Chester - 30 minutes south
  • Manchester - 40 minutes east

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