Museum of Policing in Cheshire, Warrington

#14 among attractions in Warrington

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The Museum of Policing in Cheshire is a museum that focuses on law enforcement and its history in the county of Cheshire. It is based in Warrington Police station. The exhibits include uniforms from history, and a Doctor Who police box. A book based upon the museum archives was published in 2014. ()

Coordinates: 53°23'13"N, 2°36'2"W

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Warrington United Kingdom

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+44 1606 363848

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Museum of Policing in Cheshire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Halliwell Jones Stadium, Sankey Valley Park, St Mary's Church, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery.

0.6 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
16 min walk • The Halliwell Jones Stadium is a rugby league stadium in Warrington, England, which is the home ground of the Warrington Wolves.
1.3 miNW
Park
Sankey Valley Park, Warrington
32 min walk • Sankey Valley Park is a public park in Warrington, Cheshire. It occupies part of the Sankey Valley and the main park itself covers over 1½ miles between Sankey Bridges in the south and Callands in the north.
0.5 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Warrington
14 min walk • St Mary's Church, or St Mary's Priory, is in the town centre of Warrington, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is an active Catholic church.
~1030 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum, Art museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington
5 min walk • Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is on Bold Street in the Cultural Quarter of Warrington in a Grade II listed building that it shares with the town's Central Library. The Museum and the Library originally opened in 1848 as the first rate-supported library in the UK, before moving to their current premises in 1858.
~640 ftE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Parr Hall, Warrington
4 min walk • The Parr Hall is the only surviving professional concert hall venue in Warrington, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
~1630 ftNE
Church, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Warrington
8 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in the centre of the town of Warrington, 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 Warrington.
1.3 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Travel agency
St Thomas' Church, Warrington
32 min walk • St Thomas' Church is in Stockton Heath, to the south of Warrington, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Great Budworth.
0.9 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
St Elphin's Church, Warrington
23 min walk • St Elphin's Church is the parish church of the town of Warrington, 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 Warrington.
1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Moore Nature Reserve, Warrington
41 min walk • Moore Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the village of Moore in Halton, Cheshire, England. Created from an area which had included a sand quarry and farmland, and run by FCC Environment who operate the nearby Arpley landfill site, the reserve covers 200 acres and is considered one of the best places in Cheshire for birdwatching.
~1890 ftSW
Bridge
Warrington Transporter Bridge, Warrington
10 min walk • The Warrington Transporter Bridge is a structural steel transporter bridge across the River Mersey in Warrington, Cheshire, England.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Warrington Bridge, Warrington
10 min walk • Warrington Bridge is the name given to several historical bridges crossing the River Mersey in the town of Warrington, England. The current structure is the sixth to stand in this location and was constructed 1909–15 by Alfred Thorne & Sons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Policing in Cheshire?

Nearby attractions include Parr Hall, Warrington (4 min walk), Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington (5 min walk), Warrington Town Hall, Warrington (6 min walk), 19–21 Sankey Street, Warrington (7 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Policing in Cheshire by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Policing in Cheshire:

Train

Warrington Bank Quay (3 min walk)
Warrington Central (13 min walk)

Bus

Crosfields • Lines: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (8 min walk)
Stand 18 • Lines: 17, 18 (10 min walk)