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Heritage Itinerary
Curious about Halton’s heritage? There is so much to see and do in a day. AM. Start your day with a giant in the...
Art and Culture itinerary
Curious about Halton’s culture? There’s so much to see and do in a day. AM Start your day at the birthplace of Alice in...
Nature and Active itinerary
Curious about Active Adventures in Halton? There is so much to see and do in a day! AM Halton is perfectly placed as the...
Explore Halton’s Rich History with the New Halton Heritage Guide!
Explore Halton’s Rich History with the New Halton Heritage Guide! Explore Halton’s Rich History with the New Halton...
Meetings and Events
Halton is the alternative destination for your meeting or event. From the historic to the high tech, we have spaces to suit...
Archive Publications
Discover Halton, a borough in the Northwest of England situated within the Liverpool City region. This area is perhaps best...
4 Things to Do in Daresbury This Summer!
4 Things to Do in Daresbury This Summer!Looking for the best things to do in Daresbury this summer? Whether you’re a local...
5 Things to Do in Widnes This Summer!
5 Things to Do in Widnes This Summer!Looking for some of the best things to do in Widnes this summer? Whether you’re a...
WIN Tickets to Creamfields!
WIN Tickets to Creamfields! WIN a pair of 4-day Standard Camping Tickets for Rockstar Energy present Creamfields 2024! The...
Halton Food & Drink Blog
Halton Food & Drink BlogThe food and drink scene in Halton is bursting with flavour. From authentic Thai cuisine to...
Embracing Community: Celebrating Ramadan at Brookvale Leisure Centre
Embracing Community: Celebrating Ramadan at Brookvale Leisure CentreBrookvale Leisure Centre annually hosts a series of...
Halton 50 Festival
Halton 50 FestivalHalton Borough Council are this year putting on a 2 day event to celebrate Haltons Golden Jubilee year ....
Halton Mayor Celebrates: Halton 50th Golden Jubilee Honouring Memories and Connecting Generations.
Halton Mayor Celebrates: Halton 50th Golden Jubilee Honouring Memories and Connecting Generations.As part of the Halton 50...
Interview with Andrew Curphey: Top Arts Organisation Winner 2024
Interview with Andrew Curphey: Top Arts...
Culture Blogs
Culture Blogs
Exploring the Marvellous World of Manga
Exploring the Marvellous World of MangaA touring exhibition about the world of Manga comics and graphic novels is coming to...
50 Quirky Things To Do in Halton: Part 3
50 Quirky Things To Do in Halton: Part 3We’ve got a unique list of 50 inspiring and quirky things to see, do, taste and...
50 Quirky Things To Do in Halton: Part 2
50 Quirky Things To Do in Halton: Part 2What are your plans for 2024? We’ve got a unique list of 50 inspiring and quirky...
50 Quirky Things To Do in Halton: Part 1
50 Quirky Things To Do in Halton: Part 1Welcome to Halton, where each experience is more unique than the last. Join us on...
Mayor Turns on Gold Lights
Year of celebration will mark Halton’s half centuryDid you know in 2024 it will be 50 years since the borough of Halton was...
Norton Gaia
Norton GaiaThe installation aims to create a sense of the Overview Effect, first described by author Frank White in 1987. ...
50 things
50 things As the borough of Halton turns 50, we have created a list of 50 Quirky Things you can only do in Halton....
Halton 50 Blogs
Halton 50 Blogs
Halton 50 Funding
Halton 50 – Community and Cultural Grants2024 marks the 50th year of the Borough of Halton. In 1974 the two towns on...
Highlighting Runcorn
HIGHLIGHTING RuncornVisit Runcorn this December for Festive Performances, Winter Walks and Christmas Classics. As the air...
Highlighting Widnes
HIGHLIGHTING WidnesVisit Widnes - From man-made islands that made music history to interactive exhibits, you’ll find a...
Exploring the Best of Halton this October: Last-Minute October Fun
Exploring the Best of Halton this October: Last-Minute October FunLooking for some last-minute October activities this...
Highlighting Daresbury
HIGHLIGHTING DARESBURYVisit Daresbury – A Wonderland Waiting to Be Discovered! Daresbury is a charming village steeped in...
Discover a Halton Highlight for October Family Fun!
Discover a Halton Highlight for October Family Fun!Looking for family fun this October? With its captivating blend of...
Hale Village
Hale VillageIn the heart of Halton, there’s a hidden gem that’s waiting to be explored - the charming village of Hale. With...
10 Reasons to Make Halton the Highlight of Your Summer
10 Reasons to Make Halton the Highlight of Your Summer10 Reasons to Make Halton the Highlight of Your Summer: Summer is...
Brew Lane
This coffee shop is right next to the DCBL Stadium and is a great spot to enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch. There is...
Catalyst Café
The café within Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is a great place to grab a drink and tasty snack, whilst...
Catalyst Museum
A unique interactive experience for all ages. With a host of interactive exhibits, museum archives, historical galleries,...
Chi Café
Chi Café is a community café and offers lots of activities for local residents, as well as an affordable, delicious menu....
Child of Hale
Standing in the heart of Hale village is a unique tribute to a local legend—the Childe of Hale statue. This impressive...
Creamfields, Eco Fest & Heritage Festival
Creamfields electronic dance music festival series founded and organised by British club promoter Cream, with its UK...
Cycling & Walking paths
The Region's Green Sustainable Travel Corridors Project along with the public rights of way within the Borough, will...
Em’s Cookhouse
When trying Em’s Cookhouse, you will be transport to Thailand with every bite of this Thai cuisine. Everything is cooked...
Esposito’s Ice Cream
Esposito's Ice Cream is a family business whose origins date back more than four decades selling a range of delicious ice...
Daresbury Dairy
Grab a scoop of delicious, artisan ice cream made with love and care at the farm in Daresbury. The milk for the ice cream...
Field 28
When out and about in Halton be sure to visit Field 28, whether it is a spot of refreshments at The Deli Café, or to pick...
Frailers Guitar & Banjo Shop
Frailers Guitar Shop, notorious in the region for being a go-to rock and roll legends, entertainers and musicians has been...
Fresh Beginnings
Whether you are looking to gain more confidence in the kitchen or lean new skills, Fresh Beginnings offer a range of...
Hale Village
This picturesque village is like stepping back in time and remains largely as it was in the mid twentieth century with...
Halton Arts & Culture
Halton Arts & CultureGet your cultural fix in Halton Halton holds its own when it comes to arts and culture and has a...
Halton Castle
Standing above the town of Runcorn and accessed through the popular Castle pub, with 360° views across the Mersey, Cheshire...
Halton Music Guide
Halton Music GuideAs the birthplace of Nicola Roberts, Mel C, David Dawson & John Squire, Halton is rapidly becoming a...
Halton Nature & Wellness
Halton Nature & WellnessVisit Halton is the rural hinterland to get active and explore in nature. Halton is perfectly...
Halton Miniature Railway
This twin attraction offers something unique to visitors, the mile long railway ride connects to the Ski Slope. The 10...
Hazlehurst Studios
Hazlehurst Studios is a creative hub in the heart of Runcorn and is home to local artists and makers. The artists run a...
Heritage blog
HeritageVisit Halton for Kings, Castles and Chemical revolution Halton as a Borough isn’t very old – in fact less than 50...
Halton Stadium
The DCBL Halton Stadium, Widnes is owned and run by Halton Borough Council. It is the home of the famous Widnes Vikings...
Heath Café
This café has free wifi for customers to enjoy whilst tucking into your food. There are daily specials that will give you a...
Holiday Inn Runcorn
Holiday Inn Runcorn Halton Miniature railwaySituated in the heart of Runcorn, Holiday Inn Runcorn is conveniently located...
Lewis Carroll Centre
An attraction dedicated to the famous writing and work of the famous, local author. Visitors can take a self-guided walk...
Monks Deli
This family run delicatessen has been in Runcorn since 1884. From offering the finest produce such as Cheshire pork...
Nature
Green Belt covers approximately one third of the land area of the Borough and contains the smaller settlements of Moore,...
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...
Outdoor parks
With plenty of parkland and open spaces, visitors are spoilt for choice in Halton, including Victoria, Phoenix, Runcorn...
Otterburns
Otterburns is the place for breakfast, brunch or lunch and then in the evenings it transitions into an upscale wine bar and...
Premier inn Runcorn
Premier inn Runcorn Halton Miniature railwayThe Premier Inn is located in Preston Brook and is close to Runcorn town centre...
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...
Runcorn Ski Centre
This twin attraction offers something unique to visitors, the mile long railway ride connects to the 90m, 40m, and 30m...
Sci-Tech Daresbury
A campus of science and innovation renowned for world-class science, innovation and enterprise. Not normally open to the...
Scholars Restaurant
Scholars Training Restaurant allows you to try gourmet food and silver service, without the expensive price tag. Here is a...
Silver Jubilee Bridge
Linking Widnes and Runcorn, spanning 330meters the bridge is one of Halton's most recognisable landmarks
Spike Island
The man-made island at the centre of Britain's chemical industry hosted the Stone Roses' 1990 gig which 'defined a...
Society Taprooms
Tap house and Microbrewery featuring Craft and Cask ales, real cider, cocktails, music, a street food kitchen with and an...
The Brindley Theatre
Opened in 2004 this multi-purpose, state-of-the-art Theatre and Arts Centre. With a 420 seat Theatre, 108 seats Studio...
The Brooke Café at Norton Priory
The café at Norton Priory offers an extensive menu and all the food is cooked fresh on-site and offers excellent value for...
The Coffee House
Take advantage of the free parking in Halton and visit The Coffee House. Try the special blend of coffee that is roasted...
The Terrace Café
Whether meeting friends and family for a catch-up or a bite to eat before a performance, The Terrace Café serves up freshly...
The Studio
Based in Widnes, hosting Live Music events along with offering rehearsal rooms and recording studio, fostering talent and...
The Whole of the Spoon
The Whole of the Spoon is the perfect pit stop for all the family, including the four-legged members. The coffee shop has a...
Visit one of Halton’s Outdoor Highlights this Autumn.
Visit one of Halton’s Outdoor Highlights this AutumnAutumn has arrived, as the leaves turn shades of oranges and reds, and...
VR Warehouse Ltd
This is the perfect place to try virtual reality games, you can put on a VR headset and immerse yourself in a game of your...
Widnes Halton Everglades Park Hotel
Widnes Halton Everglades Park Hotel Halton Miniature railwayThis hotel in Widnes is centrally located and is a great base...