Runcorn to Latchford Canal, Warrington

Name: Runcorn to Latchford Canal
Address: Warrington, United Kingdom

#32 among attractions in Warrington

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Facts and practical information

The Runcorn to Latchford Canal ran from Runcorn, Cheshire to the Latchford area of Warrington, then in the historic county of Lancashire, England. It connected the Mersey and Irwell Navigation to the River Mersey at Runcorn. ()

Coordinates: 53°20'6"N, 2°43'44"W

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Warrington United Kingdom

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Day trips

Runcorn to Latchford Canal – 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.

1.2 miN
Entertainment, Museum, Science museum
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes
30 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.
0.7 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Runcorn
17 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.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn
22 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.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn
23 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.
1 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Widnes
25 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.
0.5 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn
13 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.
0.4 miW
Memorial
Runcorn War Memorial, Runcorn
11 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.
1.3 miNE
Bridge
Mersey Gateway, Runcorn
34 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 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's, Runcorn
30 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is in Weston, once a separate village and now part of the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Brindley, Runcorn
11 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.
1.3 miNE
Park
Wigg Island, Runcorn
33 min walk • Wigg Island, also known as Wigg Island Community Park, is a community park and Local Nature Reserve in Runcorn, Halton, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Runcorn to Latchford Canal?

Nearby attractions include Runcorn Town Hall, Runcorn (7 min walk), Runcorn War Memorial, Runcorn (11 min walk), The Brindley, Runcorn (11 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn (13 min walk).

How to get to Runcorn to Latchford Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Runcorn to Latchford Canal:

Bus

Runcorn Bus Station (13 min walk)

Train

Runcorn (13 min walk)