Warrington Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Cheshire, England
About Warrington
TheWæringswere Saxons, so the place they lived was called Weringtun. It was the lowest place you could wade across the Mersey, and for centuries people hoisted their cloaks and tunics to do so. The ford was a mile upstream from the present town centre, so the medieval settlement lay east around St Elphin's church, and a bridge was first documented in 1285. It was a quiet market town until the 17th century. Then the Mersey was made navigable, and the Industrial Revolution powered the growth of Liverpool, Manchester and the corridor between. The Manchester Ship Canal opened in 1894 and enabled large freight vessels to sail 40 miles inland. Warrington developed through textiles and metal-bashing, especially the production of metal wire. It also had military facilities to the east around Risle
Top Attractions in Warrington
Explore the best things to see and do in Warrington:
- ★Gulliver's World
- ★North West Face
- ★St Elphin's Church
- ★Teamsport Go Karting
- ★Tenpin Warrington
- ★Walton Hall and Gardens
- ★Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
- ★Warrington Town Hall
Where to Eat in Warrington
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anmol
- 🍴The Cottage
Where to Stay in Warrington
- 🏨Holiday Inn
- 🏨Premier Inn Warrington
- 🏨Travelodge Warrington
- 🏨Travelodge Warrington Gemini
- 🏨Village Hotel
- 🏨Warrington Fir Grove Hotel
Warrington Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: