Runcorn Docks, Runcorn

Name: Runcorn Docks
Address: Runcorn, United Kingdom

#18 among attractions in Runcorn

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Runcorn Docks, originally the Bridgewater Docks, is an inland port on the Manchester Ship Canal in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is operated by Peel Ports and handles bulk and project cargo. ()

Coordinates: 53°20'16"N, 2°45'10"W

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Runcorn United Kingdom

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Runcorn Docks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, All Saints' Church, Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Silver Jubilee Bridge.

1.3 miNE
Entertainment, Museum, Science museum
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes
33 min walk • The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is a science and technology museum in Widnes, Halton, North-West England. The centre has interactive exhibits, reconstructed historical scenes, an observatory, a live-science theatre and family workshops.
0.8 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Runcorn
20 min walk • All Saints' Church is the parish church of Runcorn, Cheshire, England, sited on the south bank of the River Mersey overlooking Runcorn Gap. There is a tradition that the first church on the site was founded by Ethelfleda in 915.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn
24 min walk • The Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge crossed the river Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. Completed in 1905, it was Britain's first transporter bridge and the largest of its type ever built in the world.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn
22 min walk • The Silver Jubilee Bridge crosses the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal at Runcorn Gap between Runcorn and Widnes in Halton, England. It is a through arch bridge with a main arch span of 361 yards. It was opened in 1961 as a replacement for the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge.
1.1 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Widnes
29 min walk • St Mary's Church is in the West Bank area of Widnes, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Warrington and the deanery of Widnes.
1.1 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn
28 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Frodsham. Its benefice is combined with that of All Saints, Runcorn. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.7 miSE
Memorial
Runcorn War Memorial, Runcorn
17 min walk • Runcorn War Memorial was built to commemorate the servicemen of Runcorn lost in active service in the First World War. It was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday 1920 at 3:30pm, beginning a tradition of afternoon services.
0.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Brindley, Runcorn
24 min walk • The Brindley is a theatre in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Located by the Bridgewater Canal, the centre is named after the canal's engineer, James Brindley. It opened in autumn 2004; the architects were John Miller and Partners. The building is owned and operated by Halton Borough Council.
1.2 miE
City hall
Runcorn Town Hall, Runcorn
32 min walk • Runcorn Town Hall is in Heath Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.7 miE
53°20'27"N • 2°44'16"W
Wat Phra Singh UK, Runcorn
17 min walk • Temple
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Runcorn Railway Bridge, Runcorn
23 min walk • The Runcorn Railway Bridge, Ethelfleda Bridge or Britannia Bridge crosses the River Mersey at Runcorn Gap between Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire, England. It is alongside the Silver Jubilee Bridge. The bridge is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* Listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Runcorn Docks?

Nearby attractions include Bridgewater House, Runcorn (12 min walk), Wat Phra Singh UK, Runcorn (17 min walk), Runcorn War Memorial, Runcorn (17 min walk), Carnegie Library, Runcorn (18 min walk).

How to get to Runcorn Docks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Runcorn Docks:

Train

Runcorn (15 min walk)

Bus

Runcorn Bus Station (23 min walk)