The Brindley, Runcorn

Name: The Brindley
Address: Runcorn, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 151 907 8360

#11 among attractions in Runcorn

Top attraction, Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Opened: 2004 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'27"N, 2°43'53"W

Address

Runcorn United Kingdom

Contact

+44 151 907 8360

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Day trips

The Brindley – 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 miN
Entertainment, Museum, Science museum
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes
20 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.
~1510 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Runcorn
8 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 miNW
Bridge
Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn
12 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.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn
13 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.
0.6 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Widnes
15 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.
~890 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn
5 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.
0.6 miSW
Memorial
Runcorn War Memorial, Runcorn
15 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 miNE
Bridge
Mersey Gateway, Runcorn
28 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.
1.2 miNE
Park
Wigg Island, Runcorn
30 min walk • Wigg Island, also known as Wigg Island Community Park, is a community park and Local Nature Reserve in Runcorn, Halton, England.
0.6 miSE
City hall
Runcorn Town Hall, Runcorn
15 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.
0.9 miW
Harbor
Runcorn Docks, Runcorn
24 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 The Brindley open?

The Brindley 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 - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Brindley?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn (5 min walk), Wat Phra Singh UK, Runcorn (7 min walk), Carnegie Library, Runcorn (7 min walk), All Saints' Church, Runcorn (8 min walk).

How to get to The Brindley by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Brindley:

Bus

Runcorn Bus Station (3 min walk)

Train

Runcorn (10 min walk)