The Departure Lounge

The Departure Lounge is inspired by the feeling of travel and escape, a place where people can pause, recharge, and step away from the everyday. We pride ourselves on our accessibility, friendly atmosphere, and the sense of community we’ve created. It’s a space we’ve built with care, and we’re really proud of the experience it offers our customers.

We serve a range of freshly prepared food including breakfasts, sandwiches, and paninis, alongside specialty coffee, teas, and a selection of cold drinks.  We also have an excellent range of other treats available like crisps, scones, cakes, and biscuits.

We offer free Wi-Fi for our customers, as well as a calm and welcoming environment. We also host small events with the travel agent side and can provide catering and private hire options. Such as our fabulous platters. these can be ordered for special occasions, events, or seasonal.

We are proudly fully wheelchair accessible, with ramp access, ample space for wheelchair users, and a disabled toilet. We aim to be welcoming and accessible to people of all abilities. We are the largest cafe in Widnes, which is not only really inviting because of our spacious layout, but also improves our accessibility.

We have a dog-friendly area at the front of the café, and our outdoor seating area also welcomes furry friends.

Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday, 09:00 – 16:00

Adress: 39–41 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JA

Website: Departure Lounge Facebook

October 2026
The Wondershelf 27 Oct Halton Lea

Bookends Festival for Culture 26 presents… The Wondershelf from Tmesis Theatre

Bookends Festival for Culture 26 presents… The Wondershelf from Tmesis Theatre Tuesday 27 October 11am & 1pm Halton Lea Library Suitable for under 11s FREE drop in, show and colouring activity Step into a magical bookcase where myths and legends burst into life! Join us on an unforgettable adventure packed with puppetry, music, and laughter. A […]
27 Oct
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Halton Lea Library
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Beyond The Tracks Music Trains

Beyond The Tracks Music Trains October Half Term with Culture 26; Made In Halton and North Cheshire Community Rail Partnership Widnes to Liverpool with Northern Trains Free Music with the price of your regular ticket! Widnes Station depart 10:53 & 13:53 Lime Street Station depart 11:56 & 14:56 Our oh so popular Music Trains are […]
29 Oct
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Spooky stories For Little Monsters

Celebrated by Bookends Festival and Culture 26 Date: THURS 29TH OCT | 3:30PM OR 5:30PM  Spooky Stories For Little Monsters tickets In the dark, dark museum… there’s a dark, dark room where you can listen to the most spooktacular and silly stories for Halloween! Join Rogan Mills in the Undercroft at Norton Priory this half term […]
29 Oct
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
Tudor Road, Manor Park
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THE DARK SIDE OF RUNCORN

Runcorn Historical Society Talk Curiosity Bookshop, High Street Runcorn Celebrated by Bookends Festival and Culture 26 THE DARK SIDE OF RUNCORN A fascinating talk by Runcorn Historical Society – Diane Stanley and Peter Blackmore and Sharon Carey – launching her debut book Paranormal Runcorn!
29 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Curiosity Bookshop
52 High St, Runcorn WA7 1AW
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Meet The Author Susan Brownrigg

Bookends festival presents… Meet The Author Susan Brownrigg Saturday 31st October 12 noon Free (No booking required.) Widnes Library Author readings and Q and A Susan is no stranger to Halton, she previously worked as Learning Manager at Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn and Catalyst Science Discovery Centre. Come and celebrate her work and explore […]
31 Oct
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Widnes Library
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