Warrington
Properties and events in Warrington
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A Meander Around Orford Park
Join us for a heritage walk around Orford Park and its environs to discover more about the history of this important town centre green space. Learn about the prehistoric Orford axe and the true story of John Blackburne's ghostly pineapple!
Behind the Scenes at the Museum (and Archives!)
A unique opportunity to go "behind the scenes" at Warrington Museum & Archives, providing access to areas not normally open to the public.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Winwick 1648
Explore this important English Civil War battlefield with an expert guide - a must for history buffs!
Cairo Street Chapel
An oasis of calm, peace and beauty. The attractive gardens are often called the hidden gem of the centre of Warrington. Step in and visit the Chapel encompassing over 300 years of Warrington's history and Unitarianism in the North West of England.
Celebrate Padgate Past and Present
A heritage event marking the 50th anniversary of the draft plan for present day Padgate.
Discover the Hidden Transporter bridge
The World's Only Rail Transporter, what was it for and what is its future? Only eight transporter bridges are left in the world.
Heatherfield Heritage Day
Join us and explore a fascinating part of the local canal network and heritage at Preston Brook wharf.
Museum of Policing in Cheshire Open Day 2025
Step into Cheshire Police history and visit our fabulous museum. With hundreds of exhibits, our fantastic volunteers will guide you through the museum and our rich history of policing.
St John The Evangelist Church, Walton
Nestled in the conservation village of Walton, Near Warrington, Cheshire, St John’s church is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. All are welcome to come along and learn about the fascinating history of this beautiful building.
St Mary's Church Lymm
St Mary's is a Victorian Grade II listed building on an ancient site by Lymm Dam. A church was on this site pre Domes Day book. There are many interesting features including stain glass windows, historical shields . The tower will also be open.
St Oswalds Church, Winwick
An English Civil War Living history event.
St. Matthew's Church Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire: Open Day with tower tours
St. Matthew’s Church heritage and local history with visits to the tower to learn about bell ringing. Tower tours will take place between 11am and 3pm.
The Anglo-Saxon Story: Uncovering the Legends, Norman Rule, and Legacy of St Elphin’s Church
Combining legend, storytelling, and archaeology, this free event explores the Anglo-Saxon and Norman legacy of St Elphin’s Church. Discover the myths, uncover the history, and walk through over 1,000 years of spiritual and political power.
Walton Hall Open Day
Walton Hall will be open for visitors to look around the Hall and view an exhibition showing the history of the Hall and Gardens with Volunteers available to answer any questions. Guided tours are available on request. Activity packs are available.
Warrington Heritage Walk
Join Warrington Library staff for a Heritage Walk around Warrington's Cultural Quarter and learn about local history!
Warrington Masonic Hall
Liverpool in 1826 was a hotbed of Masonic unrest and led to some Lancashire Lodges ceding from the United Grand Lodge of England becoming The Grand Lodge of Wigan. Hear the story and see the artefacts of one of those rebel Lodges.
Warrington Town Hall
Warrington Town Hall will be open for visitors to look around as part of the national Heritage Open Days. Free and everyone welcome to drop. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the visit to speak with guests. No booking required.