Warrington

Properties and events in Warrington

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A Gallivant Around Orford Park

Orford Park Library, Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8HE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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!

Cairo Street Chapel

4 Cairo Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1ED
In person
Pre-booking not required

An oasis of calm, peace and beauty in the centre of Warrington. The attractive gardens are often called the hidden gem of Warrington. 300 years of Warrington's history and how the Chapel was instrumental in the Cultural development of the town

Guided walk to the Transporter bridge

47 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1AF
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Find out all about Warrington Transporter, what's it for, why is it there and what is its future?

Hobby Horses and Doodle Maps

Museum & Art Gallery, Bold Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1JG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery for our free drop-in craft activities for kids on Saturdays during Heritage Open Days from 1 pm until 3 pm.

Old Billy Homecoming Parade

Westy Community Centre, Bridgewater Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1TA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Celebrate the return of the oldest horse in the world to Warrington with Old Billy's homecoming parade and workshop.

Open Day - Museum of Policing in Cheshire

Warrington Police Station, Arpley Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1JG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Warrington

St John the evangelist church, Old Chester Road, Walton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6TQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Located in the conservation village of Walton, Warrington, described as a mini cathedral, the church was built by Sir Gilbert Greenall, Bart. for the Walton estate workers. The church is in gothic style built in 1885 of Cheshire sandstone.

St. Matthew's Church Stretton Open Day with tower tours

St. Matthew's Church, Stretton Road, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4NT
In person
Pre-booking not required

St. Matthew’s Church heritage and local history with visits to the tower to learn about bell ringing.

Take a Journey into Padgate and Fearnhead's Past

Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0HD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Take a Journey into Padgate and Fearnhead's Past on Saturday 7th September 10.30 am to 12.30 pm at Padgate Library.

Visit St.Mary's Church, Great Sankey

Liverpool Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1RE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit our 18th century grade II listed church building and learn more about this place of worship and its people over the years. A wonderful mix of old and new elements, the building underwent a major restoration in 2008

Walton Hall Open Day

Walton Hall Gardens, Walton Lea Road, Higher Walton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6SN
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Mela

Palmyra Square, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1JN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Warrington Mela is a free family fun day arranged annually by Warrington Ethnic Communities Association (WECA) and other partners. Mela brings people together from different cultural communities across Warrington, Cheshire and the North West.

Warrington Museum of Freemasonry

15 Winmarleigh Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1NB
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Warrington Museum of Freemasonry is housed in Warrington Masonic Hall, guided tour of the building including the Lodge rooms. An opportunity to find out the truth about Freemasonry and dispel the myths.

Warrington Town Hall

Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1JG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Wire 2 Wolves Warrington Wolves Rugby League Heritage Event

Halliwell Jones Stadium, Winwick Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NE
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Warrington Wolves will open the South Stand of the Stadium for the public to view the heritage timeline of Town and Club. Past Players will support with tours and talks.