Warrington

Travel Guide
Warrington showing a river or creek
Great art galleries and museums, sporting events, superb shopping and spectacular gardens: this large Cheshire town has plenty to offer.

Visitors have been coming to Warrington since around A.D. 100, when Romans established a settlement on a strategic bend of the River Mersey. Today the architectural landmarks and museums of Warrington showcase the town’s ancient roots and role in historic events, such as the English Civil War and Industrial Revolution, which changed the course of the nation’s history. It also has performing arts venues, shopping malls and a variety of dining options.

Find popular attractions, bars and restaurants in the Cultural Quarter, set on the streets that surround Palmyra Square. Warrington Museum and Art Gallery has some 200,000 artifacts, including dinosaur fossils and objects from the Wilderspool Roman settlement. Attend concerts, musicals and stand-up comedy shows at Parr Hall and browse exhibitions at Pyramid Arts Centre. The Museum of Policing in Cheshire displays exhibits related to police history inside Victoria-era prison cells.

Architecture fans will enjoy scrutinizing the elaborate golden gates and Palladian-style exterior of Warrington Town Hall, designed in 1750 by James Gibbs. Visit Warrington Parish Church, where Oliver Cromwell’s troops left cannonball marks in the walls during the English Civil War. Cromwell stayed at a nearby Tudor cottage, which is now an Indian restaurant.

If you are in the mood for shopping then head to Golden Square Shopping Centre where there are bookstores, brand name fashion and department stores. At Warrington Retail Market, shop for everything from cheese, baked goods and fresh produce to cosmetics and musical instruments. Stockton Heath is a suburb loved for its boutique fashion and eclectic restaurants.

For a fun day out with the family, head to Gulliver’s World amusement park and Apple Jacks Adventure Farm. See a slice of Cheshire’s famous gardens at Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden. Experience the passion of a rugby league match at Halliwell Jones Stadium, home to the Warrington Wolves.

Being a short train ride from Liverpool and Manchester, Warrington is a good base for exploring North West England. Hiking routes in the Peak District National Park and along the Trans-Pennine Trail crisscross a quintessential English landscape of picturesque dales, green hills and moorland.

Where to stay in Warrington

Lowton

Travellers like the parks in Lowton, and Pennington Flash Country Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lowton

Golborne

While Golborne isn't home to many top sights, Haydock Park Racecourse and Three Sisters Racing Circuit are some notable places to visit nearby.

Golborne

Great Sankey

While Great Sankey may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gulliver's World - Warrington and Pyramid and Parr Hall.

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Burtonwood

If you're spending some time in Burtonwood, Gulliver's World - Warrington and Sankey Valley Park are top sights worth seeing.

Burtonwood
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Britannia Hotel Manchester
3 out of 5
35 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is HK$280 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
HK$280
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.6/10 (1,996 reviews)
Great service
"Short overnight stay but enjoyed it"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Britannia Hotel Manchester
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
4 out of 5
Outwood Lane, Manchester Airport, Manchester, England
The price is HK$839 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
HK$839
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,106 reviews)
"I found the service to be excellent ,nothing was too much trouble. I lost my wallet at the airport the staff went to great lengths to help me find it. The shuttle bus driver made three journies back and forward. With his help the wallet/phone was returned. Great hotel will use again."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
4 out of 5
260 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, England
The price is HK$615 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
HK$615
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (838 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, only a few minutes from Piccadilly station. Staff were great and the room was excellent. Would definitely book here again!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
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Emmanuel Church Apartments
Emmanuel Church Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Bold Street, Warrington, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Warrington. Enjoy a Smart TV, digital TV, and a kitchen. Popular attractions Warrington Museum & Art Gallery and Pyramid and ...
8/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"Nice property, good location. There was parking on the road outside but you have to make sure you move your car in the morning in line with the parking restrictions"

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2024

Emmanuel Church Apartments
The Old Post Office by Deuce Hotels
The Old Post Office by Deuce Hotels
4 out of 5
6 Springfield St, Warrington, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Warrington. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a Smart TV. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
Recommended
"Have used this hotel a few times. It is in a great location and the rooms are all modern, clean and comfortable. It is an unattended hotel, which is both very good and not so good. My only issue was in pre registration it says "passport for non UK visitors" I am UK, but still had to provide passport ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2024

The Old Post Office by Deuce Hotels
Quest Liverpool City Centre
Quest Liverpool City Centre
4 out of 5
72 Church St., Liverpool, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (609 reviews)
"No breakfast day one was very disappointing"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Quest Liverpool City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Warrington

3.5
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
17
" "5 - Excellent 13.709677419354838%
4 - Good
52
" "4 - Good 41.935483870967744%
3 - Okay
42
" "3 - Okay 33.87096774193548%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 5.645161290322581%
1 - Terrible
6
" "1 - Terrible 4.838709677419355%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
18 Feb 2020

We didn't venture into Warrington so can't comment on it.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
18 Feb 2020

Convenient as a one night stop on travelling down the M6.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
22 Jan 2020

My review and experience is based only on Britannia Daresbury Park Hotel & Spa- not a comment on Warrington. The hotel is a disgrace if I had more than a few hours in which to see family I would have refused to check in and requested a refund.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
20 Jan 2020

The hotel is a short walk to the centre of Warrington with shops & a good range of restaurants.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
23 Nov 2019

I was just hear on business, so didn't get a chance to look around.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
24 Oct 2019

We didn't visit, it was a stopover on the way home.