Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Stretton

Stretton is a town in Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 297 places to visit — 147 churches, 57 parks, 33 forts & heritage and 24 museums. The must-see places are North Cheshire Way (7 km), Warrington Rotary Hide (8 km) and Lymm Dam (9 km).

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Stretton, Greater Manchester
Stretton, Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stretton at a glance

Location
Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Coordinates
53.3333° N, 2.5667° W
Places within 50 km
297 (297 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Stretton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stretton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Stretton

147 churches within 100 km of Stretton. The closest is Warrington Rotary Hide (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Stretton

57 parks within 100 km of Stretton. The closest is Woolston Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Stretton

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stretton. The closest is Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Stretton

24 museums within 100 km of Stretton. The closest is Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stretton

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stretton. The closest is Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Stretton

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Stretton. The closest is Manchester Islamic Centre & Didsbury Mosque (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Stretton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stretton
  2. 7 km North Cheshire Way · trek, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 12 km Lymm Dam · dam, Warrington
  4. 1 km Lymm Cross · heritage site, Warrington
  5. 5 km Warrington Rotary Hide · church, Warrington
  6. 14 km Norton Priory Museum and Gardens · garden, Warrington
  7. 9 km Back to Stretton

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How to reach Stretton

    All places near Stretton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stretton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches147147Warrington Rotary Hide (8 km)
    Parks5757Woolston Park (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3333Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (9 km)
    Museums2424Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs66Manchester Islamic Centre & Didsbury Mosque (29 km)
    Treks55North Cheshire Way (7 km)
    Other attractions44Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lymm Dam (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Billinge North Top (28 km)
    Temples22Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Spike Island (14 km)

    Stretton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stretton?

    North Cheshire Way (trek, about 7 km), Warrington Rotary Hide (church, about 8 km), Lymm Dam (dam, about 9 km), Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (garden, about 9 km), Lymm Cross (heritage site, about 10 km), Slitting Mill (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    297 places on Spotwander: 147 churches, 57 parks, 33 forts & heritage, 24 museums, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Stretton?

    Warrington Rotary Hide, about 8 km by road; St Peter's, Oughtrington (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Stretton?

    Woolston Park, about 10 km by road; Sankey Valley Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stretton?

    Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, about 9 km by road; Lymm Cross (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stretton?

    Start in Stretton, visit North Cheshire Way, then Lymm Dam, then Lymm Cross, then Warrington Rotary Hide, then Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stretton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Stretton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Stretton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Stretton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.