Widnes War Memorial, Widnes

Name: Widnes War Memorial
Address: Widnes, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Widnes

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Facts and practical information

Widnes War Memorial stands in Victoria Park, Widnes, Cheshire, England. It commemorates the serving men who lost their lives in the two world wars. The memorial consists of an obelisk in Portland stone on a plinth of York stone. It was unveiled in 1921, and more names were added in 1950. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°22'28"N, 2°43'49"W

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Widnes United Kingdom

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Widnes War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Park, Widnes Library, St Luke's Church, St Marie's Church.

~230 ftN
Park
Victoria Park, Widnes
2 min walk • Victoria Park is the premier urban park in Widnes, Cheshire, England. It is managed by Halton Borough Council.
0.8 miS
Library
Widnes Library, Widnes
22 min walk • Widnes Town Hall is a municipal building in Victoria Road in Widnes, Cheshire, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Widnes Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic architecture
St Luke's Church, Widnes
18 min walk • St Luke's Church, Farnworth, Widnes, is a church in Farnworth, which was once a separate village but which is now part of the town of Widnes, Cheshire, England. The church dates back to the 12th century and it contains a number of items of historical interest, in particular hatchments and memorials.
0.8 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Marie's Church, Widnes
22 min walk • St Marie's Church is a redundant Roman Catholic church in Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
~1170 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Bede's Church, Widnes
6 min walk • St Bede's Church is in Appleton Village, Widnes, Cheshire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic parish church in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.7 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Ambrose Church, Widnes
19 min walk • St Ambrose Church, in Widnes, England, was built in 1882 to a design by James Francis Doyle of Liverpool.
0.9 miNE
53°22'55"N • 2°42'43"W
Moorfield Road, Widnes
24 min walk • Bridge
0.7 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
DCBL Stadium, Widnes
18 min walk • The DCBL Stadium is a rugby league stadium in Widnes, Cheshire, England. It is the home of Rugby League side Widnes Vikings of the Betfred Championship, and American football side Halton Spartans of the BAFA National Leagues.

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Which popular attractions are close to Widnes War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Park, Widnes (2 min walk), St Bede's Church, Widnes (6 min walk), St Luke's Church, Widnes (18 min walk), St Ambrose Church, Widnes (19 min walk).

How to get to Widnes War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Widnes War Memorial:

Train

Widnes (9 min walk)

Bus

Glebe Garage • Lines: 7 (26 min walk)
Church View • Lines: 7 (27 min walk)