Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and ChesterWhitby ParkSt. Pauls Parish ChurchChester ZooEastham Country Park Visitors CentreSpeke and Garston Coastal ReserveSt Michael
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Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom of about 67,768 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit: 113 churches, 44 forts & heritage and 41 parks. The must-see places are Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse and Rossmore to Rivacre Footpath.

53.2788° N, 2.9013° WPop. 67,768

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Within 30 km140 places
Within 50 km257
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Whitby Park, park near Ellesmere Port
Must-see

Whitby Park

Park · 1 km

Ellesmere Port Lighthouse, attraction near Ellesmere Port
Must-see

Ellesmere Port Lighthouse

Attraction · 2 km

Rossmore to Rivacre Footpath, park near Ellesmere Port
Must-see

Rossmore to Rivacre Footpath

Park · 2 km

Places near Ellesmere Port by type

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One day from Ellesmere Port

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:36 pm

44 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 Ellesmere Port
  2. Speke and Garston Coastal Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Eastham Country Park Visitors Centrepark · 45 min
  4. St. Pauls Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. St Michaelchurch · 30 min
  6. Chester Zoopark · 45 min
  7. Back in Ellesmere Port
Today’s loopEllesmere PortStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ellesmere Port?

Whitby Park (park, about 1 km), Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (attraction, about 2 km), Rossmore to Rivacre Footpath (park, about 2 km), St. Pauls Parish Church (church, about 4 km), Saint Mary of the Angels RC Church (church, about 5 km), Chester Zoo (park, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ellesmere Port?

257 places on Spotwander: 113 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 41 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Ellesmere Port?

St. Pauls Parish Church, about 4 km by road; Saint Mary of the Angels RC Church (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ellesmere Port?

King Charles Tower, about 12 km by road; Water Tower (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ellesmere Port?

Start in Ellesmere Port, visit Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve, then Eastham Country Park Visitors Centre, then St. Pauls Parish Church, then St Michael, then Chester Zoo, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.