The earliest recorded man made articles found in the Runcorn area date back to somewhere between 1750 and 1550 BC. The Romans passed through the area on their way to Chester and after them the Anglo Saxons used the place as an encampment to resist the Viking invasion from the Mersey. Runcorn though was not any particular settlement at this time, historical records show that it was mainly meadow and woodland. Runcorn today is made up of two distinct parts – the Old Town adjacent to the River Mersey with the road bridge to Widnes dominating part of the skyline but with new modern apartment developments springing up along the waters edge. Runcorn Old Town has for far too long been in the shadow of Runcorn New Town. The New Town was a town planners dream that was built in the 1970’s and 80’s. Lain out with dedicated bus lanes to encourage more use of public transport the new estates that were built were each clearly defined and within the masterplan there were local schools and amenities for all – there was even Shopping City – where there were all the shops you required and the bus brought you to the door. This was in part detrimental to the Old Town where local business suffered as Shopping City was commuter and car friendly. Despite years of what seemed like competition betweenRuncorn Old Town and the New Town they are at last getting along – like two old relatives living together that had fallen out years ago they have now decided that it is better if they work as one. The overall effect is that the whole area is now Runcorn, a town that can offer you a traditional high street or, just a car trip away, a shopping mall. Runcorn can offer you easy rail and road access from here in Cheshire to virtually anywhere in the UK or quiet walks along the canal, it can offer history and green fields all are found within easy reach of this town.
Attraction
Halton Miniature Railway
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Budget
Campanile Hotel *book online*
Premier Inn Runcorn *book online*
Cinema
Club
Conference Centre
Lawson House Hotel & Conference Centre
Dentist
Dental Access Centre
Mr S Wakefield & Mr M Eddleston
Doctor
Brookvale Practice
Castlefields Health Centre
Murdishaw Health Centre
Tower House Practice
Weaver Vale Practice
Estate Agent
Adams Michael C
Beresford Adams
Bests Estate Agents
Edwards Grounds
Halifax Property Services
Halton Village Homelets
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Fitness First Runcorn
LivingWell St Helens
Market
Pub and Bar
Canalside
Evenwood Farm
Hallwood Raven
Old Bridge Inn
Prospect
Quayside
The Salt Mine
Restaurant
Bistro Campanile
Evenwood Farm
Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant
Runcorn Balti Place
Sandpiper Cafe
Tandoori Night
School
Astmoor Primary School
Brow Primary School
Grange Comprehensive School
Grange Infant School
Hallwood Park Primary School
Halton Lodge Primary School
Holy Spirit RC Primary School
St Chad’s RC Comprehensive School
St Mary’s C of E Primary School
Woodside County Primary School
Solicitor
Bell Lamb & Joynson
Butcher & Barlow
Forster Dean Solicitors
Hough & Co Solicitors
Rose & Dunn Solicitors
Taxi
Vet
Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre
Shops
Curiosity Bookshop
W H Smith Ltd
Alices Attic
Flowers Of Runcorn
Boots
Rymans
Jollyes
Russel Road Pharmacy
Act R Co Ltd
Fish Frenzy
Little Treasure's Wedding Service
The Workwear Shop
Novelty Gifts For You
Activities
Runcorn Ski & Snowboard Centre(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Runcorn
Campanile Hotel (0.38 miles)
The hotel is situated next to Runcorn railway station, just 20 minutes from Liverpool & 30 minutes from Manchester. A friendly, informal and comfortable hotel with excellent access to the M56, ... More
Mersey Hotel (0.89 miles)
Some rooms have fantastic views of the river mersey and the widnes/runcorn bridge, we are along side the tranns pennine trail, within walking distance to the catalyst museum. A 15 ... More
The Main Top Hotel (1.03 miles)
The Kingsway Hotel (1.70 miles)
The Kingsway Hotel is a small, friendly family owned and run hotel located in the town centre of Widnes. The hotel is ideal for individuals or businesses visiting the area for work or leisure, offering a ... More | visit websiteTravelodge Widnes (1.98 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Ennislare House (2.19 miles)
Holiday Inn Runcorn (2.29 miles)
With the terminals of Liverpool’s John Lennon airport just 25 minutes drive from the Holiday Inn Runcorn hotel, we are ideally located to help make your travel arrangements simple and stress-free. Simply leave your ... More | visit website
Wills Apartment (2.50 miles)
Hale Village Guest House (2.86 miles)
As ... More | visit website
The Cottage B & B (2.88 miles)
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