An attraction dedicated to the famous writing and work of the famous, local author. Visitors can take a self-guided walk around ‘The Birthplace’ of Lewis Carroll. Carroll’s birthplace is marked by the National Trust, wander Woodland Trust's Lewis Carroll Centenary...
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Monks Deli
This family run delicatessen has been in Runcorn since 1884. From offering the finest produce such as Cheshire pork sausages to local honey as well continental classics, such as German cured meats, French cheeses and Italian pasta, you are spoilt for choice. This is...
Nature
Green Belt covers approximately one third of the land area of the Borough and contains the smaller settlements of Moore, Daresbury and Preston-on-the-Hill, with Hale Village inset within the Green Belt. The Borough boasts one Ramsar Site, one Special Protection Area...
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
One of Halton's hidden gems, once home to a medieval church and is the most excavated monastic site in Europe. Visitors can be wowed by the 12th century undercroft with beautiful, vaulted ceiling and the priory ruins showing the layout of the medieval buildings....
Outdoor parks
With plenty of parkland and open spaces, visitors are spoilt for choice in Halton, including Victoria, Phoenix, Runcorn Hill, Wigg Island Community Park and Pickerings Pasture Local Nature Reserve. Find out more about Victoria Park Find out more about Runcorn Hill
Otterburns
Otterburns is the place for breakfast, brunch or lunch and then in the evenings it transitions into an upscale wine bar and restaurant, featuring British modern tapas and quality wines and beers by night. Whether you pop in for coffee or savour a sophisticated...
Planet Ice
Europe’s No 1 for ice leisure in Widnes. You can get on the ice for fun or take a lesson. Why not take in an ice hockey game and watch the Widnes Wilds in action.
Runcorn Ski Centre
This twin attraction offers something unique to visitors, the mile long railway ride connects to the 90m, 40m, and 30m slopes of the Ski Centre at the main Railway station. At Runcorn Ski Centre, fun and safety are at the heart of every experience. Under the guidance...
Sci-Tech Daresbury
A campus of science and innovation renowned for world-class science, innovation and enterprise. Not normally open to the public, look out for their Open Days for a rare opportunity to get up close to some of the world’s most spectacular and powerful science...
Scholars Restaurant
Scholars Training Restaurant allows you to try gourmet food and silver service, without the expensive price tag. Here is a sample menu to whet your appetite: Starters Chestnut Mushroom Arancini Balls with a White Truffle Cream Cream of Chicken Soup with Roasted Garlic...