Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Widnes

Widnes is a town in Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, home to about 61,464 people. Within 50 km by road there are 296 places to visit — 142 churches, 57 parks, 37 forts & heritage and 19 museums. The must-see places are Spike Island (1 km), Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (1 km) and All Saints Church, Runcorn (3 km).

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

Widnes at a glance

Location
Warrington district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Population
about 61,464
Coordinates
53.3618° N, 2.7341° W
Places within 50 km
296 (296 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Widnes

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

142 churches within 100 km of Widnes. The closest is All Saints Church, Runcorn (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Widnes

57 parks within 100 km of Widnes. The closest is Sankey Valley Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Widnes

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Widnes. The closest is Halton Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Widnes

19 museums within 100 km of Widnes. The closest is Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Widnes

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Widnes. The closest is Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Widnes

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Widnes. The closest is Billinge North Top (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Billinge North Top · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Bidston Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Caldy Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Bickerton Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire East · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Healey Nab · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~45 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Widnes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Widnes
  2. 1 km Spike Island · island, Warrington
  3. 1 km Catalyst Science Discovery Centre · museum, Warrington
  4. 1 km All Saints Church, Runcorn · church, Warrington
  5. 4 km Halton Castle · heritage site, Warrington
  6. 2 km Norton Priory Museum and Gardens · garden, Warrington
  7. 5 km Back to Widnes

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From travellers near Widnes

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How to reach Widnes

    All places near Widnes by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Widnes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches142142All Saints Church, Runcorn (3 km)
    Parks5757Sankey Valley Park (11 km)
    Forts & heritage3737Halton Castle (5 km)
    Museums1919Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1414Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Billinge North Top (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Al-Rahma Mosque (19 km)
    Treks44North Cheshire Way (21 km)
    Beaches & coast44New Brighton (Perch Rock) Lighthouse (28 km)
    Other attractions33Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Spike Island (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Carr Mill Dam (16 km)
    Temples11Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (37 km)

    Widnes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Widnes?

    Spike Island (island, about 1 km), Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (museum, about 1 km), All Saints Church, Runcorn (church, about 3 km), Halton Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (garden, about 5 km), Sankey Valley Park (park, about 11 km).

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

    296 places on Spotwander: 142 churches, 57 parks, 37 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Widnes?

    All Saints Church, Runcorn, about 3 km by road; Anderton Monument, St Helens (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Widnes?

    Sankey Valley Park, about 11 km by road; Knowsley Safari Park (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Widnes?

    Halton Castle, about 5 km by road; Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Widnes?

    Start in Widnes, visit Spike Island, then Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, then All Saints Church, Runcorn, then Halton Castle, then Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Widnes?

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

    Towns near Widnes

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