Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes

Name: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Address: Catalyst Museum Mersey Road, Widnes, WA8 0DF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 151 420 1121

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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes

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Facts and practical information

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. It is next to Spike Island, a public park, located between the River Mersey and the Sankey Canal that has woodlands, wetlands, footpaths and industrial archaeological history. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Visitors per year: 30 thous.Coordinates: 53°21'6"N, 2°44'1"W

Address

Catalyst Museum Mersey RoadWidnes WA8 0DF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 151 420 1121

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Day trips

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: All Saints' Church, Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Silver Jubilee Bridge, St Mary's Church.

0.6 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Runcorn
15 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.
~1980 ftS
Bridge
Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn
10 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 miSW
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.
~1110 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Widnes
6 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 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn
18 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.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Mersey Gateway, Runcorn
22 min walk • 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.
0.7 miN
Library
Widnes Library, Widnes
19 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.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Brindley, Runcorn
20 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
Park
Wigg Island, Runcorn
31 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
34 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.
1.3 miSW
Harbor
Runcorn Docks, Runcorn
33 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Catalyst Science Discovery Centre open?

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre?

Nearby attractions include Widnes Dock, Widnes (4 min walk), St Mary's Church, Widnes (6 min walk), Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn (10 min walk), Runcorn Railway Bridge, Runcorn (11 min walk).

How to get to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre:

Bus

Runcorn Bus Station (18 min walk)

Train

Runcorn (25 min walk)