Why visit Halton
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 39 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mersey Gateway Bridge, Old Quay Bridge, The Seneschal's House and Catalyst Science Discovery Centre.
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About Halton
Halton, formerly a separate village, is now part of the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. The name Halton has been assumed by the Borough of Halton, which includes Runcorn, Widnes, and some outlying parishes.
From the Wikipedia article Halton, Runcorn (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photos of Halton
Things to do7
Mersey Gateway Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Toll bridge over the River Mersey
Old Quay Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Grade II listed swing bridge in Wigg Island, Runcorn, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Runcorn Railway Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Halton, Cheshire, England, UK
The Brindley
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
Arts centre in Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Silver Jubilee Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Grade II listed through arch bridge in Runcorn/Widnes, UK
Museums and landmarks11
The Seneschal's House
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Main Street, Runcorn
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Museum · 2.8 mi
Science centre and museum devoted to the chemical industry in the United Kingdom
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
Museum · 2.0 mi
Historic site in Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Runcorn War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
War memorial in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, UK
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Wigg Island
Park · 2.2 mi
Nature reserve in Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Hunter's Wood Nature Reserve
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Kingsley, United Kingdom
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes39
Route 56
Cafe · 1.0 mi
Mill Lane, Frodsham
Mo,We-Sa 08:00-13:45; Su 08:30-13:45; Tu off
The Queen of Hearts
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
Jack Search Way, Runcorn
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
27 more on the map.
History
There is evidence of human occupation in the Stone Age and during the Roman era. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) in the hundred of Tunendune. Towards the end of the 11th century, the first castle, which became the seat of the Barons of Halton, was built on the hill. The Tunendune hundred court was absorbed into Bucklow hundred by 1260 so government statistics for Halton over many later centuries are indexed by Bucklow hundred.
During the medieval period, a deer park measuring 100 acres (40 ha) lay to the south and the west of the village. At this time, Halton had a weekly market and annual fair. The village held a court leet and the castle was used as a prison. During the Civil War, the castle was held by the Royalists and twice besieged by Parliamentary forces. Following this the castle fell into ruin. The importance of Halton declined with the coming of the Industrial Revolution and the development of the chemical and other industries in Runcorn.
Halton was formerly a township and chapelry in the parish of Runcorn. In 1866, Halton became a separate civil parish. On 1 April 1967, the parish was abolished and merged with Runcorn.
From the History section of Halton, Runcorn on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Geography
The village stands in an elevated position at 240 feet (73 m) compared with the surrounding area which lies at about 100 feet (30 m). At its centre is an outcrop of sandstone which rises to a height of 252.6 feet (77 m). On the summit of the outcrop are the ruins of Halton Castle. The major road, Main Street, passes below the castle, to its west and south, and Castle Road leads up to the castle.
From the Wikipedia article Halton, Runcorn, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Halton
- Andrew HunterBritish swimmer, Olympic athlete, world championships silver medallist
- John ChesshyreEnglish lawyer
Born in Halton, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship25
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
School · Anglican, Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
Grangeway, Runcorn
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
School · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
Lapwing Grove, Runcorn
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
School · Anglican · 1.1 mi
Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn
Healthcare6
Map of Halton
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Getting there and nearby towns
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Runcorn 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Widnes 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Kingsley 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Hale 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Great Sankey 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Speke 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Halewood 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Warrington 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Rainhill 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Northwich 8 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Halton Castle, Unknown author, Public domain
- The Mersey Gateway Bridge viewed from Halton Castle in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, David Peace, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Quay Bridge Closed, Outwivcamera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Runcorn Railway Bridge, Unknown author, Public domain
- Brindley Arts Centre, Runcorn, Peter I. Vardy, Public domain
- Catalyst 2149, Chemical Engineer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norton Priory, Unknown author, Public domain
- Runcorn War Memorial, Peter I. Vardy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A remnant of the Runcorn and Latchford canal on Wigg Island, Ian Greig, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Runcorn All Saints 1, No machine-readable author provided. Peter I. Vardy assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain
- All Saints' Church, Daresbury, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church, Weston Point 2, George Robinson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St John's, Weston, Unknown author, Public domain
- St Laurence Frodsham exterior, Peter I. Vardy, Public domain
- Widnes St Marie 1, Peter I. Vardy, Public domain
- St Mary's Halton 2, Unknown author, Public domain
- Widnes St Mary's, Peter I. Vardy, Public domain
- Climbing Boulders with Norton Water Tower In the Background (Town Park) Runcorn - panoramio, Joe Blundell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Halton Castle (5), Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castle Hotel, Halton, Unknown author, Public domain
- Tricorn, Unknown author, Public domain
- Elevated busway at Runcorn Shopping City, David Peace, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rocksavage, Peter I. Vardy, Public domain
- Senechal's House 2, No machine-readable author provided. Peter I. Vardy assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain
- Chesshyre Library, Unknown author, Public domain
- Memorial Cross to the soldiers of Halton who fell during the 1899 - 1902 South Africa War. - panoramio, Joe Blundell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Runcorn Town Hall Park (1), Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Umbrellas in City Square inside Runcorn Shopping City, David Peace, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rocksavage c1818, Unknown (after Peter De Wint), Public domain
- Phoenix Park, Runcorn - DSC06736, Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Town Park in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, David Peace, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floodbrook Clough, Runcorn 1, Dgp4004, CC0
- The Beechwood Public House - panoramio, Joe Blundell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Mark's Parish Church Beechwood Runcorn - panoramio, Joe Blundell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Floodbrook Clough, Runcorn 2, Dgp4004, CC0
- Floodbrook Clough, Runcorn 6, Dgp4004, CC0
- Floodbrook Clough, Runcorn 8, Dgp4004, CC0
- Floodbrook Clough, Runcorn 7, Dgp4004, CC0
- Floodbrook Clough, Runcorn 3, Dgp4004, CC0
- Floodbrook Clough, Runcorn 5, Dgp4004, CC0
- Street-level photo, davidsong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ricorico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, trigpoint, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, lamaar639, CC BY-SA 4.0
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