Bridgewater House, Runcorn

Name: Bridgewater House
Address: Old Coach Road, Runcorn, United Kingdom

#21 among attractions in Runcorn

Georgian architecture

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Bridgewater House is in the Old Coach Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. Originally built for the use of the Duke of Bridgewater, it has since has been used for various purposes and has now been converted into offices. ()

Built: 1760 (264 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'33"N, 2°44'45"W

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Old Coach RoadRuncorn United Kingdom

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Day trips

Bridgewater House – 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.

0.8 miNE
Entertainment, Museum, Science museum
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes
21 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.
0.4 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Runcorn
11 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.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn
13 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.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn
11 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.
0.7 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Widnes
18 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.
0.7 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn
19 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
18 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.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Brindley, Runcorn
16 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.
1.1 miSE
City hall
Runcorn Town Hall, Runcorn
29 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.
0.4 miSW
Harbor
Runcorn Docks, Runcorn
12 min walk • 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.
~1890 ftE
53°20'27"N • 2°44'16"W
Wat Phra Singh UK, Runcorn
10 min walk • Temple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bridgewater House?

Nearby attractions include Carnegie Library, Runcorn (10 min walk), Wat Phra Singh UK, Runcorn (10 min walk), All Saints' Church, Runcorn (11 min walk), Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn (11 min walk).

How to get to Bridgewater House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bridgewater House:

Train

Runcorn (10 min walk)

Bus

Runcorn Bus Station (15 min walk)