Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Runcorn

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Runcorn

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
4.6 (37920 ratings)
Renovated red-brick dock buildings now housing a range of museums, restaurants, cafes and bars.
3-4 The Colonnades, Liverpool, L3 4AA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkHeritage building
Mentioned by Liverpool Noise
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"The Albert Dock is without a doubt one of the most iconic areas of our city. From The Tate art gallery, to its many bars and restaurants, to the Beatles museum – you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to sights to get a shot of. Personally, we think it’s prettiest at dusk when you’re likely to catch a scenic sunset."
Mentioned by IconInc
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"Head down to the docks and you won’t miss this large scale multicoloured display. A new installation by Ugo Rondinone, which is his first of his artwork in the UK. Ugo Rondinone is a New York based, Swiss artist."
Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral
4.7 (8574 ratings)4.5 (8114 ratings)
Large 20th-century CofE place of worship with the world's highest Gothic arches and a viewing tower.
St James Mt, Liverpool, L1 7AZ, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchPlace of worshipVisitor centerCemeteriesSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by VisitLiverpool
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"The Anglican Cathedral is Britain's largest Cathedral and the 5th largest in Europe so you know it’s going to be something pretty special. Head inside to take in the cavernous space and stunning architecture or take a trip to the top of the tower for some of the best views over Liverpool. View this post on Instagram"
Mentioned by Wes Simpson Weddings
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"Take in 360˚ views of the city from the tower at Liverpool Cathedral which is 152m (500ft) above sea level. If you want to pop the question beneath the stars, head to the Cathedral on a Thursday for extended opening hours. It’s a view not to be missed."
Mentioned by Secret Liverpool
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"Head to the top of this Gothic church for unbelievable views of the city, all for free. Churches can be rather chilly so this gives you that movie moment where a jacket is offered to the chillier of the pair, opening up the possibility of a kiss."
Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral
4.6 (3266 ratings)4.5 (1207 ratings)
CofE building with 13th-century origins, chapel of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and daily tours.
Victoria St, Manchester, M3 1SX, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Faraway Lucy
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"Standing proud since 1421 when Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built, the iconic Manchester Cathedral has survived world wars, bombings and the industrial revolution first hand. Admire the beautiful stained glass windows and carved ceilings as you wander around the building and listen to the sound of choristers and jazz that is often playing. If you want to learn more about the building there are guided tours every day at 11 am and 2 pm Monday to Saturday."
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"Manchester Cathedral has undergone extensive restoration works, both in the Victorian era and in recent years, following damage from the 1996 IRA bombing of the city centre. The cathedral has existed in some form on the site since medieval times, and holds artifacts that date back to Manchester’s existence as a Saxon settlement. The main body of this Gothic cathedral was originally constructed in the late 15th century, overseen by church warden James Stanley."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Perched on the banks of the River Irwell, Manchester Cathedral - officially the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St. Mary, St. Denys, and St. George - dates mostly from 1422 to 1506 and was raised to cathedral status in 1847. Particularly attractive are its chapels on both sides of the nave and choir. It was built between 1486 and 1508 with further additions and alterations in almost every subsequent century."
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
4.6 (2378 ratings)4.5 (2791 ratings)
Circular building and Roman Catholic place of worship with works of art by contemporary artists.
Cathedral House, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TQ, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by Explore Liverpool
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"Officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Located at Cathedral house is the amazing Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. This Grade II building is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. Known to locals as the “Catholic Cathedral”, other nicknames for the building include “Paddy’s Wigwam”, “The Pope’s Launching Pad”, and “The Mersey Funnel”."
Mentioned by Penguin and Pia
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"If you think you’ve seen all styles of cathedrals throughout your travels, think again!. The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral has been nicknamed by locals as “Paddy’s Wigwam”, and when you first lay eyes on it you’ll understand why. The architect who designed this unique cathedral won an international competition in 1962 and the building was completed and opened in 1967."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Known colloquially as Paddy's Wigwam, Liverpool's Catholic cathedral is a mightily impressive modern building that looks like a soaring concrete teepee, hence its nickname. It was completed in 1967 according to..."
Cavern Club
Cavern Club
4.7 (10229 ratings)
Intimate, brick vaulted cellars with 1960s memorabilia, hosting live tribute acts day and night.
10 Mathew St, Liverpool, L2 6RE, United Kingdom
Live music venueBarHistorical landmark
Mentioned by Signature Living
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"Known as the most famous club in the world, The Cavern is a fantastic place to start and end your Saturday night out in Liverpool. With non-stop live music from midday through to 23:00, the party never stops. Live performances range from local bands playing covers and original material, to tribute bands from across the world imitating Liverpool’s greatest export, The Beatles."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Another must-visit for any Beatles fanatic is The Cavern Club on Mathew Street. Though the Club isn’t the original Cavern, it’s still an incredibly popular tourist attraction and is home to a wealth of memorabilia. Bands also play here on a daily basis."
Light Oaks Park
Light Oaks Park
4.6 (289 ratings)
Salford, M6 7GN, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by The Store Room
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"Lightoaks Park is a larger and popular park in Salford, officially opened in 1925. The park is maintained by a large and active group of volunteers – The Friends of Lightoaks Park. In normal times, the group organise regular events for the local community, as well as maintain the park to a high standard."
Mentioned by Salford Now
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"And so we get to our number one, best park in Salford as voted for by 44.5% of participants in my survey. Light Oaks Park it seems is the one that many people see as the park to go to in the city. Situated in Claremont, the park was opened in 1925 and is one of the larger parks in Salford."
Chorlton Park
Chorlton Park
4.4 (344 ratings)
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7HH, United Kingdom
Park
Prestwich Forest Park
Prestwich Forest Park
4.5 (258 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
Scenic park featuring a kids' play area & a mountain bike trail amid woodlands & green space.
Park Ln, Prestwich, Whitefield M45 7QJ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Prestwich Forest Park consists of four smaller parks which make up 200 acres of woodlands: Philips Park, Drinkwater Park, Waterdale, and Prestwich. These parks can be heavily wooded (particularly Drinkwater), so it’s a beautiful place to spend a day away from the noise of town. Exploring the woods can be an enlightening experience, so long as you take care while wandering amongst the broad-leaved trees."
Peel Park
Peel Park
4.6 (1336 ratings)
Landscaped park with a play area and sports pitches, also home to Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by The Store Room
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"Richerman, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons. Peel Park is a public urban park in Salford and has a significant history, being the first park to open in the UK funded entirely by public subscription, in 1846. The park has some beautifully maintained wild flowerbeds and a wide variety of specimen trees – all of which are managed by volunteers."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"One of the first public parks in the country, Peel Park opened in 1846 and was named for the Bury-born Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850). In 1851 the newly laid out park was the main venue for Queen Victoria’s visit to Manchester and Salford. Sitting beside the River Irwell, Peel Park is hemmed by the University of Salford and some of its residential buildings."
Mentioned by Salford Now
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"Peel Park is well known amongst University of Salford students. The park is home to about 1500 students during term time who reside in Peel Park Quarter, a luxury living space that was opened in 2015. It is also home to Atmosphere Bar, the University of Salford’s student union."
Turn Moss Playing Fields
Turn Moss Playing Fields
Stretford, Manchester, UK
Park

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Snugburys on the River, Chester
Snugburys on the River, Chester
4.5 (271 ratings)
4-6 The Groves, Chester, CH1 1SD, United Kingdom
CafeIce cream shop
Frurt Frozen Yogurt
Frurt Frozen Yogurt
4.7 (99 ratings)
41 Whitworth St W, Manchester, M1 5BD, United Kingdom
Frozen yogurt shopCafeIce cream shop
Mentioned by The Manc
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"Frurt specialise in Frozen Yogurt (Froyo), with dairy and non-dairy options available. The dessert spot has several locations scattered around Manchester, with more than 50 toppings (many of which are vegetarian, with some vegan) up for grabs. You create your masterpiece by picking and choosing from fresh fruit, dry fruit, sweets, Chocolate and premium sauces such as pistachio, ruby and Bueno including warm sauces like biscoff and Nutella."
Scoop! Ancoats
Scoop! Ancoats
5 (7 ratings)
58 Oldham Rd, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5EE, United Kingdom
Ice cream shop

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Runcorn

Pizza Express
Pizza Express
4 (299 ratings)
Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space.
57 MacArthur Glen Outlet Centre Cheshire Oaks, CH65 9JJ, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurantPizza TakeoutRestaurant
Mentioned by Things To Do
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"Kinsey Road Unit 57, MacArthur Glen Outlet Centre, Ellesmere Port CH65 9JJ EnglandItalian, PizzaLunch, DinnerTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service+44 151 355 6434https://www.pizzaexpress.com/cheshire-oaks?. utm_source=listings&utm_medium=Places&utm_campaign=cheshire-oaks"
KFC Warrington
KFC Warrington
3.1 (732 ratings)
Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides.
Old Liverpool Road N/A, Warrington, WA5 1AF, United Kingdom
Fast food restaurantChicken restaurantChicken wings restaurantFried chicken takeawayTakeout Restaurant
Don Tacos
Don Tacos
4 (152 ratings)
61-63 Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5TB, United Kingdom
Taco restaurantBurrito restaurantHalal restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Best Bath Houses in Runcorn

The Mill Hotel & Spa
The Mill Hotel & Spa
4.3 (1376 ratings)
This canalside hotel features modern rooms, multiple restaurants and a 60-ft. Roman-style pool.
Milton St, Chester, CH1 3NF, United Kingdom
HotelBed & breakfastFitness centerFunction room facilityGuest houseGymLeisure centreRestaurantSpa
Mentioned by FamilyBreakFinder
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"The Mill Hotel and Spa is located alongside the Shropshire Union Canal, 5 minutes’ walk from Chester Station. It offers 5 eateries and a leisure centre with a swimming pool. A family of 4 can share a club room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed."
Sabai Beauty Clinic & Thai Spa
Sabai Beauty Clinic & Thai Spa
4.7 (54 ratings)
23 City Rd, Chester, CH1 3AE, United Kingdom
Thai massage therapistBeauty salonMassage therapistNail salonSpa
Didsbury House Hotel
Didsbury House Hotel
4.6 (294 ratings)
Contemporary guestrooms in a Victorian-era townhouse with a sleek bar and an exercise room.
Didsbury Park, Didsbury, Manchester M20 5LJ, United Kingdom
HotelConference centerMassage spaMeeting roomWedding venue

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Runcorn

The Mill Hotel & Spa
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$84 /night
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12 Edgar Place
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$198.75 /night
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Chester Town House, Close to the city!
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