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Eccleston

Eccleston is a town in Greater Manchester district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom of about 4,646 people. Within 50 km by road there are 297 places to visit: 138 churches, 59 parks and 31 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Saint Wilfrid's, Healey Nab and WWT Martin Mere.

53.6424° N, 2.7216° WPop. 4,646

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km297
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Eccleston

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:18 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Eccleston
  2. Healey Nabviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. St David's Parish Hallchurch · 30 min
  4. Mesnes Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Saint Wilfrid'schurch · 30 min
  6. WWT Martin Merenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Eccleston
Today’s loopEcclestonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Eccleston?

Saint Wilfrid's (church, about 9 km), Healey Nab (viewpoint, about 11 km), WWT Martin Mere (nature spot, about 12 km), St David's Parish Hall (church, about 14 km), Mesnes Park (park, about 14 km), St Stephen (church, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eccleston?

297 places on Spotwander: 138 churches, 59 parks, 31 forts & heritage, 23 museums, 10 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest church to Eccleston?

Saint Wilfrid's, about 9 km by road; St David's Parish Hall (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Eccleston?

Mesnes Park, about 14 km by road; Moss Bank Park (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Eccleston?

Start in Eccleston, visit Healey Nab, then St David's Parish Hall, then Mesnes Park, then Saint Wilfrid's, then WWT Martin Mere, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.