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About Widnes

Widnes is perfectly situated to explore the estuary of the famous River Mersey, historic Liverpool with its rich seafaring heritage and nearby Warrington where there is a museum recalling much of the history of the region.

There is much that is Victorian about Widnes, this can be seen in the splendid public library building and the park named after a great Queen and Empress. The park offer pleasant green spaces, a lake with wildfowl and there is a lofty Cenotaph to the those who died in the 20th century World Wars.

Of its recent history Widnes can claim to be the birthplace of the giant I.C.I Chemical Company, started by Sir Alfred Mond, it is also the place where both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy appeared in theatre separately before they each left for distant shores and later met up in America to form one of the greatest film comedy duo's of all time. The "fab four" played at the Queens theatre before they became famous and Freddie Mercury, who went on to become the star of the great "Queen" band, played at the Wade Deacon Grammar School for girls in the 1960's whilst he was fronting an all boys band called Wreckage!

There is much that is historic about Widnes, it has had many famous son's and daughter's and is proud of its place in the history of Cheshire. There are several ancient churches to explore, and despite urban encroachment there remains pleasant countryside to wander in.

Visitors to the town will find good shopping facilities, a variety of old and modern pubs, restaurants serving the cuisines of many countries, and plenty of entertainment. The town's promenade offers good views of the sweep of the Mersey river and its bridges.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Widnes

Halton Castle	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens	(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
20 Forthlin Road	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Walton Hall	(5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Mendips	(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Speke Hall	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Friends Meeting House	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Knowsley Hall & Safari Park	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Ellesmere Port Boat Museum	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Delamere Forest Park	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Sefton Park Palm House	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
Croxteth Hall	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Blue Planet Aquarium, Ellesmere Port	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Rivacre Valley Country Park	(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Eastham Woods Country Park	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Widnes

Helsby, in the county of Cheshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction S)
Helsby is famous for Helsby Hill which rises to a height of 462ft, and has traces of an Iron-Age camp.
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Warrington, in the county of Cheshire (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE)
This town can claim to have something made for Queen Victoria, which was famously rejected by her - this is the pair of Golden Gates made in 1850 for Sandringham House.
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St Helens, in the county of Merseyside (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N)
Having transcended the Industrial Revolution and shaken off its old image, St.Helens is rapidly developing into a place of culture and style.
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Delamere, in the county of Cheshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)
The village of Delamere can be found in the midst of beautiful Cheshire countryside in an area of forests and rivers. It is...
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Port Sunlight, in the county of Merseyside (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction W)
The centre-piece of the village is the Lady Lever Art Gallery and Museum, this was built as a memorial to Lady Lever and was opened in 1922.
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Rainford, in the county of Merseyside (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction N)
Rainford is a small village attractively set in open countryside between St. Helen's and Wigan.
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Liverpool, a Historic City in the county of Merseyside (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)
From early humble origins Liverpool, over the centuries has grown and developed to become one of the most exciting cities to...
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Aintree, in the county of Merseyside (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)
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Wirral Peninsula, in the county of Merseyside (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction W)
The Wirral Peninsula is an area of Merseyside approximately 60 square miles (160 square Km) known as 'The Wirral'
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Chester, a Historic City in the county of Cheshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SW)
Chester, the county town of Cheshire, is one of the oldest and most complete walled cities with fantastic architecture and history.
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Tarporley, in the county of Cheshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S)
Attractive large village which developed as a coaching stop on the main London to Liverpool road during the 17th and 18th-centuries.
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Wigan, in the county of Greater Manchester (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)
Wigan is a sociable town with a long history, it received it's Royal charter in the middle of the 13th-century, but prior to that the Roman's had built a settlement here.
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New Brighton, in the county of Merseyside (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NW)
New Brighton in the Wiirral may not be quite what the traditional Brighton of the South of England is, with its extravaganza of a Royal Pavilion, but what it does have is well worth sampling.
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Lydiate, in the county of Merseyside (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NW)
This attractive village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. It is perhaps best known for the evocative ruins of St. Catherine's Church.
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Heswall, in the county of Merseyside (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W)
Heswall, although situated on the banks of the River Dee remains very much part of Merseyside. It is fortunate to occupy a spacious area fringed by green wooded countryside, and is close to sands commencing at near-by Thurstaston.
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Nearby travel help

Runcorn Station	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction S)
Widnes Station	(1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction N)
M62 Junction 7	(3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction N)
M56 Junction 12	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W)
Manchester Airport	(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction E)
Widnes to London	(168.6 miles, 271.3 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Widnes

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Widnes center
Campanile Hotel Runcorn	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km)
Lawson House Hotel & Conference Centre	(1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction S)
Everglades Park Hotel	(2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE)
The Hillcrest Hotel	(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction N)
De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE)
Village Hotel Liverpool	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NW)
Forest Hills Hotel	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction S)
Heathercliffe Country House Hotel	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction S)
Village Hotel Warrington	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)
The Park Royal - A QHotel	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction E)
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