Mersey Gateway, Runcorn

Name: Mersey Gateway
Address: Runcorn, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 330 678 0676

#9 among attractions in Runcorn

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Facts and practical information

The Mersey Gateway Bridge is a toll bridge between Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire, England, which spans the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. The crossing, which opened in October 2017, has three traffic lanes in each direction and is approximately 1.5 km east of the older Silver Jubilee Bridge. It forms part of a wider project to upgrade the infrastructure around the Mersey crossings that includes major civil engineering work to realign the road network, change and add tolling to the Silver Jubilee Bridge, and build new interchanges together with landscaping 9 km of highway. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 14 October 2017Length: 7218 ftWidth: 98 ftHeight: 410 ftCoordinates: 53°21'5"N, 2°42'46"W

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Runcorn United Kingdom

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+44 330 678 0676

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Mersey Gateway – 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.

0.9 miW
Entertainment, Museum, Science museum
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes
22 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.
1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Runcorn
29 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.
1 miW
Bridge
Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn
26 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.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn
28 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.
0.8 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Widnes
22 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.
0.9 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn
23 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.
1.6 miSW
Memorial
Runcorn War Memorial, Runcorn
42 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.
1.1 miNW
Library
Widnes Library, Widnes
29 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.
1.1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Brindley, Runcorn
28 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.
0.4 miSE
Park
Wigg Island, Runcorn
11 min walk • Wigg Island, also known as Wigg Island Community Park, is a community park and Local Nature Reserve in Runcorn, Halton, England.
1.3 miS
City hall
Runcorn Town Hall, Runcorn
33 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mersey Gateway?

Nearby attractions include Wigg Island, Runcorn (11 min walk), Widnes Dock, Widnes (19 min walk), Bridge Timber Limited, Runcorn (21 min walk), St Mary's Church, Widnes (22 min walk).

How to get to Mersey Gateway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mersey Gateway:

Bus

Runcorn Bus Station (27 min walk)

Train

Runcorn (36 min walk)