Timeline
13:00
Grab a coffee and a light snack at the CHI Community Cafe in Phoenix Park. It is open from 10:00 to 16:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, making it a perfect stop to start your visit.
13:15
Walk 13 minutes south to the Halton Miniature Railway. Watch the volunteer-staffed 7 1/4" gauge trains run through the park for nearly a mile. It is a peaceful spot to observe the history of the railway which opened in 1979.
13:40
Head 10 minutes east-southeast to view the Norton Water Tower. This 112-foot sandstone landmark holds 672,000 imperial gallons of water and supplies it to Liverpool. It is a striking historic structure against the sky.
Local tip
The CHI Community Cafe is located in Phoenix Park, which adjoins Town Park. Ensure you arrive before 16:00 on weekdays or Saturdays to enjoy their snacks and coffee.
Check before you go
- CHI Community Cafe is open Th-Sa 10:00-16:00 and Su 10:00-15:00.
Worth knowing
- CHI Community Cafe is open at 13:00 only on Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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