Historic Sites in Widnes

We've collected top 10 mentioned historic sites in Widnes from other articles such as If you only have a day, City centre highlights, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do.

Historic Sites in Widnes

World Museum
World Museum
4.6 (9654 ratings)4.5 (3061 ratings)
5 floors of interactive natural history, scientific and world cultural exhibits, plus a planetarium.
William Brown St, Liverpool, L3 8EN, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsNatural History Museums
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"The World Museum is the learning hotspot of the city for tourists and locals alike. Be it science, technology, history, art, astronomy, the World Museum covers it all. Beside the free entry, the plus point of the place is the in-house gift shop and cafe appreciated by the enthusiastic kids who you will find running around the place."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
Liverpool Museums | The List
"Liverpool's World Museum has extensive collections of archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. The museum opened in 1851, although was originally known as Derby Museum after the Earl of Derby's natural history collection."
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
4.7 (5040 ratings)4.5 (4676 ratings)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop.
St Werburgh St, Chester, CH1 2DY, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksPlace of worshipSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Residential Estates
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"Founded in 1092, Chester Cathedral has a rich and varied history, including the largest set of monastic buildings in the UK, a Georgian square and the remains of a Roman barracks. It’s also a centre of musical excellence, hosting orchestral performances, concerts and weekly organ recitals."
National Trust - Speke Hall, Garden and Estate
National Trust - Speke Hall, Garden and Estate
4.6 (2767 ratings)4.5 (1488 ratings)
Riverside estate house with over 400 years of history, extensive serene grounds and woodland.
The Walk, Speke, Liverpool L24 1XD, United Kingdom
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by The Guide Liverpool
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"The grounds of Speke Hall are beautiful at this time of year, with 50 acres of gardens and woodland including masses of bluebells. From May 19 the Tudor house at the centre of it all is reopening so take a picnic or go to Home Farm café and have a day of nature and history rolled into one. Booking via the website."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Liverpool, England
"A marvellous example of an Elizabethan half-timbered hall, Speke Hall is filled with gorgeously timbered and plastered rooms. The house contains several 'priest's holes', where the hall's sympathetic owners hid... Cultural Centre in Liverpool"
Mentioned by wordtravels.com
Liverpool Attractions - what to see in Liverpool
"On the edge of an industrial estate and just minutes away from the Liverpool Airport, the half-timbered black and white Speke Hall is a piece of history tucked in among modern-day Liverpool."
Victoria Baths
Victoria Baths
4.7 (732 ratings)4.5 (202 ratings)
Edwardian-era swimming & Turkish bath facility with an ornate, restored interior used for events.
Hathersage Rd, Manchester, M13 0FE, United Kingdom
Heritage buildingSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistoric Sites
Walton Hall and Gardens
Walton Hall and Gardens
4.6 (3978 ratings)4.5 (1078 ratings)
Lavish Elizabethan-style hall with ornamental gardens, including picnic areas, a kids' zoo and cafe.
Walton Lea Rd, Higher Walton, Warrington WA4 6SN, United Kingdom
GardenNature & ParksCafeCorporate entertainment serviceEvent venueFunction room facilityGolf courseHistorical landmarkPlaygroundZooHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Trip101
8 Best Things To Do In Warrington, UK
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Clem Rutter, Roch... used under CC BY 3.0. Walton Hall and Gardens is another of Warrington’s wonderful outdoor activities."
Sudley House
Sudley House
4.5 (222 ratings)4.5 (240 ratings)
Period home with Victorian fireplaces and oak panelling, hung with paintings by Turner and Rossetti.
Mossley Hill Rd, Liverpool, L18 8BX, United Kingdom
Historical place museumMuseumsArt galleryHistoric Sites
Mentioned by TripHobo
Famous Museums in Liverpool
"Built in the early 19th century for Nicholas Robinson who was the Mayor of Liverpool then, the house later became the place of residence of George Holt in the early 1880s. Today the house is a museum for George Holt’s amazing collection of paintings along with the whole house as a museum for the famous Victorian merchant himself!"
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
The Top Twelve Museums in Liverpool
"Sudley House is a well preserved Victorian merchant house located just south of Liverpool city centre. With a unique collection of artwork, this house has been lovingly restored and is now dedicated to the people who lived there."
Capesthorne Hall
Capesthorne Hall
4.6 (542 ratings)4 (162 ratings)
Ornate, 1700s estate open for tours, with a chapel, extensive manicured grounds & several lakes.
Congleton Rd, Siddington, Macclesfield SK11 9JY, United Kingdom
Heritage buildingSights & LandmarksWedding venueArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Macclesfield (Cheshire, England
"This stirring Jacobean Revival country house owes its current appearance to the Victorian architect Edward Blore, who also worked on Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace. His remodelled facade is from the 1830s, though the house dates back more than a century before. Capesthorne Hall is now primarily a wedding venue, but does receive visitors on Sundays and Mondays during spring and summer."
Sefton Park
Sefton Park
4.7 (7431 ratings)4.5 (925 ratings)
Big park with a bandstand, a lakeside cafe, a playground & an iconic 3-story Victorian palm house.
Liverpool, L17, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksState parkHistoric Sites
Salford Cathedral
Salford Cathedral
4.6 (196 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings)
Mid-19th-century Catholic cathedral built in the medieval gothic-style and topped by a lofty spire.
250 Chapel St, Salford, M3 5LE, United Kingdom
Catholic cathedralSights & LandmarksCathedralSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"The seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford is among the largest Catholic places of worship in the North of England. The diocese, one of the first to be founded in England since the Reformation 300 years earlier, was set up in 1850 while the building was completed in 1848. The architect was Matthew Ellison Hadfield, who designed several Roman Catholic churches in the mid-19th century, all in the Gothic Revival style."
Croxteth Hall & Country Park
Croxteth Hall & Country Park
4.6 (1989 ratings)4 (266 ratings)
Tours of opulent rooms and servants' quarters, plus walled garden, woodland walks and working farm.
Muirhead Ave E, Liverpool, L11 1EH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksCountry parkHistoric Sites

Best Outdoor Activities in Widnes

Eastham Country Park
Eastham Country Park
4.6 (1356 ratings)4.5 (60 ratings)
Sprawling public woodlands known for its lush, 100-acre expanse, paved trails & abundant wildlife.
Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre, Ferry Rd, Eastham, Wirral CH62 0BH, United Kingdom
Country parkOutdoor ActivitiesNature & Wildlife AreasHiking Trails
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Eastham Country Park is a 100 acres of woodland that is good for peaceful walks while having a one of a kind birdwatching adventure. Experience the abundance in birdlife and greeneries that this country park is offering. A perfect place for the family to have their quality time, kids and their parents would love to do the many activities offered in this place."
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo
4.7 (29431 ratings)4.5 (13350 ratings)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail.
Chester, CH2 1EU, United Kingdom
ZooOutdoor Activities
Mentioned by easyproperty
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"Home to over 35,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens to explore. Take a walk on the wild side and view Lions, Jaguars, Red Pandas, and much, much more. Chester Zoo also has a wonderful range of plants and gardens to view."
Mentioned by brookside-hotel.co.uk
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"With our 8,000 animals, in 110 acres of award-winning zoological gardens?. With the 1.4 million people who come to visit every year?. With the many conservation projects we’re involved with, at home and abroad?"
Spud Wood
Spud Wood
4.4 (291 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings)
B5169, Lymm, WA13 0SL, United Kingdom
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesNature & Wildlife AreasHiking Trails

Best Street Markets in Widnes

The Greatie Market Great Homer Street
The Greatie Market Great Homer Street
4 (1 ratings)4 (45 ratings)
Great Homer St, Dryden St, Liverpool, L5 5AB, United Kingdom
MarketShoppingFlea & Street Markets
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"A visit to Great Homer Street Market – or ‘Greatie’ to the locals – is a long-running Scouse tradition. Taking place every Saturday between 9am and 4pm, you’ll find anything from clothes and garden furniture to food and trinkets here. Parking in the immediate area can be difficult so make sure you arrive early."
Bolton Market
Bolton Market
4.2 (4640 ratings)4.5 (95 ratings)
Enclosed market with stalls for meat, fish, produce, bulk foods, fashion items & home goods.
Ashburner St, Bolton, BL1 1TJ, United Kingdom
MarketShoppingProduce marketFlea & Street Markets
Nando's Manchester - Piccadilly
Nando's Manchester - Piccadilly
4.3 (1602 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
27 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LU, United Kingdom
Chicken restaurantFood & DrinkChicken wings restaurantDessert restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantPortuguese restaurantRestaurantFlea & Street MarketsFarmers Markets

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Widnes

Tokyo Ramen
Tokyo Ramen
4.7 (309 ratings)
55 Church St, Manchester, M4 1PD, United Kingdom
Ramen restaurantJapanese restaurant
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
12 Japanese Restaurants near Greater Manchester
"This independent Northern Quarter ramen house is modelled on those found in the backstreets of Japan has a cool, laid-back vibe to match. They make 200 ..." Read our full review"
Sapporo Teppanyaki Liverpool
Sapporo Teppanyaki Liverpool
4.5 (1255 ratings)
Theatrical chefs cook teppanyaki at diners' tables, plus sushi and noodles in a contemporary space.
134 Duke St, Liverpool, L1 5AG, United Kingdom
Teppanyaki restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Liverpool Echo
23 of the best places to eat in Liverpool named
"A restaurant where you can watch as your dinner is cooked in front of you, Sapporo Teppanyaki cooks a sizzling mix of traditional Japanese recipes. 134 Duke St, Liverpool L1 5AG"
SUKOYA
SUKOYA
3.7 (79 ratings)
664 Bolton Rd, Pendlebury, Manchester M27 8FH, United Kingdom
Sushi takeawayJapanese restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout Restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Widnes

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Holly Tree Cottage
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The Lodge, Hale Village
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Pass The Keys Beautiful 2 bed cottage - 10 mins from Chester
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