Attractions around Runcorn
Explore 12 attractions, restaurants, shops around Runcorn
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The Brindley Theatre
High Street, Runcorn WA7 1BG England
The Brindley Theatre is owned by Halton Borough Council and is the main centre for arts and entertainment for the borough of Halton which covers the twin towns of Runcorn and Widnes on either side of the River Mersey. The Brindley opened in September 2004 with the following mission statement: ‘The Brindley will provide excellent facilities and opportunities for engaging with and access to performances, exhibitions and events which entertain, educate and inspire’. Facilities: 400 seat Theatre, 108 seat Studio, Gallery Space and Terrace Café. The building was designed by the brilliant architect Richard Brierley of John Miller Partners and the design won a Royal Institute of British Architects Architectural Award in 2004. The Brindley has also won several other major awards including Best Performance Venue – Mersey Partnership Tourism Awards 2008 and Best Arts Project in the UK – National Lottery Awards 2007.
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Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
Tudor Road Manor Park, Runcorn WA7 1SX England
Norton Priory is the most excavated monastic site in Europe. Boasting the priory ruins, 12th century undercroft (which is the last fully surviving part of the priory itself) and an 18th century Walled Garden, it is located within an oasis of 42 acres of tranquil woodland and wildflower meadows. The museum includes two exhibition galleries which explore the site's history, including the archaeological digs which took place in the 1970s and 1980s. Thousands of artefacts from Norton’s 900 year history are on display, including the internationally significant 14th century statue of St. Christopher, which features in Lucy M. Boston's classic children's book, 'The Children of Green Knowe'. You can book advance tickets to visit via our website or check the 'Events' section on our website to see what's coming up.
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Mersey Gateway Bridge
Runcorn England
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Wigg Island Community Park
Expressway A533 Off Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn WA7 1LU England
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Cineworld Runcorn
Halton Lea Runcorn Shopping Centre, Runcorn WA7 2FQ England
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Shopping City Runcorn
Shopping Centre East Lane 205 Upper Sales Level, Runcorn WA7 2EU England
A 500,000sq.ft shopping centre localted in the heart of Runcorn. It has been serving the local community for over 45 years and is home to 60 national and independent retail names.
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Runcorn Hill Park Local Nature Reserve
Highlands Road, Runcorn WA7 4PT England
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The Castle
Castle Road, Runcorn WA7 2BE England
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VR Warehouse
Unit 31 Percival Lane, Runcorn England
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Halton Miniature Railway
Town Park, Palace Fields, Runcorn WA7 6PT England
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Halton Castle
Castle Road, Runcorn WA7 2BE England
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Dizzy Dragons Softplay
Halton Lea Unit 2, Cineworld, Runcorn WA7 2FQ England