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Runcorn

The industrial inland port of Runcorn is a treasure trove of architectural styles, from medieval ruins to 1970s utopia. Its impressive bridges across the River Mersey mark the gateway north to cosmopolitan Liverpool and south to leafy Cheshire. Very much off the tourist trail, this town of 62,000 people (2021) nonetheless has some surprising hidden gems for curious urban explorers.

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Do
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Eat
21
Drink
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Buy
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9 places match

  1. Eat

    Bridge Deli

    Family run coffee shop serving excellent fresh sandwiches, baked potatoes and cakes.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-2PM, Sat Sun closed

  2. Eat

    Esposito's Deli

    Cafe set in Runcorn Hill Park so very popular on a sunny day - especially for iced cream.

    Daily 9AM-5PM

  3. See

    Runcorn Hill Park

    Runcorn Hill Park and Local Nature Reserve is in the centre of the western part of the town, partly on a dis-used nineteenth-century quarry. It incorporates natural woodland and heathland with more formal landscaping, playing fields, a bandstand, model boating lake, sporting facilities and cafe. A Chirotherium dinosaur footprint discovered in the quarry can be viewed in the cafe.

  4. Eat

    The Bake House

    Serving breakfast, lunch, gin, coffee and cakes. Dog friendly and near to Runcorn Hill Park.

    Tue-Thu 8AM-3PM, Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM, Mon closed

  5. Do

    The Brindley Theatre

    The Brindley is an award winning theatre, arts centre, bar and cafe in Runcorn Old Town aside the Bridgewater Canal. It hosts everything from stand up comedy to musicals and film showings.

  6. See

    Town Park

    Town Park forms the centre of the eastern part of the New Town and is accessible from all of the surrounding communities. It also forms the pedestrian link to Runcorn Shopping City. Runcorn Ski Centre and Halton Miniature Railway are located in the park along with a children's play area. Phoenix Park adjoins Town Park to the north and includes a cafe, rock climbing wall and skate park.

  7. Eat

    Tropicana Cafe

    Popular cafe in Runcorn Shopping City. The scouse is recommended.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM

  8. Eat

    CHI Community Cafe

    Serves light snacks, ice cream and coffee in Phoenix Park.

    Thu-Sat 10AM–4PM, Sun 10AM-3PM

  9. Eat

    FJ's Restaurant

    Basic greasy spoon cafe.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM, Sun 9AM-2:30PM