Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Warrington

Warrington is a city in Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, home to about 165,456 people. Within 50 km by road there are 297 places to visit — 145 churches, 60 parks, 36 forts & heritage and 23 museums. The must-see places are Sankey Valley Park (3 km), Woolston Park (4 km) and Warrington Rotary Hide (4 km).

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

Warrington at a glance

Location
Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Population
about 165,456
Coordinates
53.3925° N, 2.5802° 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 Warrington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Warrington: 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 Warrington

145 churches within 100 km of Warrington. The closest is Warrington Rotary Hide (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Warrington

60 parks within 100 km of Warrington. The closest is Sankey Valley Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Warrington

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Warrington. The closest is Slitting Mill (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Warrington

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Warrington

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Warrington. The closest is Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Warrington

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Warrington. The closest is Manchester Islamic Centre & Didsbury Mosque (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Warrington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Warrington
  2. 3 km Sankey Valley Park · park, Warrington
  3. 6 km Woolston Park · park, Warrington
  4. 4 km Birchwood Forest Park · park, Warrington
  5. 7 km Slitting Mill · heritage site, Warrington
  6. 4 km Warrington Rotary Hide · church, Warrington
  7. 4 km Back to Warrington

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How to reach Warrington

    All places near Warrington by distance

    Within 15 km of Warrington

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Warrington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches145145Warrington Rotary Hide (4 km)
    Parks6060Sankey Valley Park (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3636Slitting Mill (8 km)
    Museums2323Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs66Manchester Islamic Centre & Didsbury Mosque (28 km)
    Treks44North Cheshire Way (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Billinge North Top (21 km)
    Other attractions33Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lymm Dam (9 km)
    Temples22Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (26 km)
    Beaches & coast22New Brighton (Perch Rock) Lighthouse (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Spike Island (14 km)

    Warrington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Warrington?

    Sankey Valley Park (park, about 3 km), Woolston Park (park, about 4 km), Warrington Rotary Hide (church, about 4 km), Birchwood Forest Park (park, about 7 km), Slitting Mill (heritage site, about 8 km), Lymm Dam (dam, about 9 km).

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

    297 places on Spotwander: 145 churches, 60 parks, 36 forts & heritage, 23 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Warrington?

    Warrington Rotary Hide, about 4 km by road; St Peter's, Oughtrington (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Warrington?

    Sankey Valley Park, about 3 km by road; Woolston Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Warrington?

    Slitting Mill, about 8 km by road; Lymm Cross (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Warrington?

    Start in Warrington, visit Sankey Valley Park, then Woolston Park, then Birchwood Forest Park, then Slitting Mill, then Warrington Rotary Hide, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Warrington?

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

    Towns near Warrington

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