Greater Manchester district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Winwick

Winwick is a town in Greater Manchester district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, home to about 2,435 people. Within 50 km by road there are 297 places to visit — 142 churches, 64 parks, 35 forts & heritage and 23 museums. The must-see places are Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows (3 km), Sankey Valley Park (4 km) and St John the Baptist's Church, Earlestown (5 km).

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

Winwick at a glance

Location
Greater Manchester district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,435
Coordinates
53.4333° N, 2.6000° 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 Winwick

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

142 churches within 100 km of Winwick. The closest is St John the Baptist's Church, Earlestown (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Winwick

64 parks within 100 km of Winwick. The closest is Sankey Valley Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Winwick

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Winwick. The closest is Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Winwick

23 museums within 100 km of Winwick. The closest is World of Glass (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Winwick

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Winwick. The closest is Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Winwick

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

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A one-day trip from Winwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Winwick
  2. 4 km Sankey Valley Park · park, Warrington
  3. 6 km Woolston Park · park, Warrington
  4. 7 km Culcheth Linear Park · park, Warrington
  5. 5 km Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows · monument, Greater Manchester
  6. 4 km St John the Baptist's Church, Earlestown · church, Greater Manchester
  7. 5 km Back to Winwick

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How to reach Winwick

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    Within 15 km of Winwick

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Winwick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches142142St John the Baptist's Church, Earlestown (5 km)
    Parks6464Sankey Valley Park (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3535Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows (3 km)
    Museums2323World of Glass (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs88Manchester Islamic Centre & Didsbury Mosque (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Billinge North Top (15 km)
    Other attractions33Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Carr Mill Dam (11 km)
    Treks22North Cheshire Way (21 km)
    Temples22Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (22 km)
    Beaches & coast22New Brighton (Perch Rock) Lighthouse (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Spike Island (15 km)

    Winwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Winwick?

    Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows (monument, about 3 km), Sankey Valley Park (park, about 4 km), St John the Baptist's Church, Earlestown (church, about 5 km), Culcheth Linear Park (park, about 6 km), Woolston Park (park, about 6 km), Haydock Park (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    297 places on Spotwander: 142 churches, 64 parks, 35 forts & heritage, 23 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Winwick?

    St John the Baptist's Church, Earlestown, about 5 km by road; St Mary's (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Winwick?

    Sankey Valley Park, about 4 km by road; Culcheth Linear Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Winwick?

    Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows, about 3 km by road; Haydock Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Winwick?

    Start in Winwick, visit Sankey Valley Park, then Woolston Park, then Culcheth Linear Park, then Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows, then St John the Baptist's Church, Earlestown, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Winwick?

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

    Towns near Winwick

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