What to do in Warrington

Activities, attractions and tours

Warrington showing heritage architecture
Warrington showing heritage architecture
Warrington showing a river or creek
Warrington Parish Church which includes heritage architecture
Warrington featuring a garden

Warrington Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Warrington has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Warrington is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Warrington to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Warrington Attractions

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Walton Hall and Gardens

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Walton Hall and Gardens during your vacation in Walton? Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Walton Hall and Gardens
The woodland near Callands where we used to live.

Golden Square Shopping Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Golden Square Shopping Center during your stay in Warrington. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Golden Square Shopping Center
Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden showing heritage elements and a garden as well as an individual female

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden

Stroll along walkways that wind around decorative gardens, glasshouses and ponds. Brush up on local history via interpretive signs and spot varied wildlife.

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery which includes interior views

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

From fine art to ancient Egyptian artifacts, fossils and coins, this museum has thousands of items stored in Victorian-era display cabinets.

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Museum of Policing in Cheshire showing interior views

Museum of Policing in Cheshire

The history of law enforcement and other policing activities comes alive via displays of archives, photographs, uniforms, vehicles and weapons.

Museum of Policing in Cheshire
Warrington Parish Church which includes heritage architecture and a park

Warrington Parish Church

The soaring spire of this centuries-old church dominates the skyline of what was once the center of Warrington’s medieval settlement.

Warrington Parish Church

Gulliver's World - Warrington

Bring your family to Gulliver's World - Warrington and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Warrington. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Gulliver's World - Warrington

Pyramid and Parr Hall

You can enjoy a show at Pyramid and Parr Hall during your trip to Warrington. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Pyramid and Parr Hall

Gullivers Kingdom Theme Park

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Gullivers Kingdom Theme Park during your trip to Warrington. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Gullivers Kingdom Theme Park

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A lovely place to walk close to where we used to live, fiddlers ferry power station in the background

Town Centre

While visiting Town Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Golden Square Shopping Center and Pyramid and Parr Hall.

Town Centre
West East Link Pipeline - 9, near to Lowton, Wigan, Great Britain.

Lowton

Travelers like the parks in Lowton, and Pennington Flash Country Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lowton
Pond near Whittle Hall, Great Sankey in snow

Great Sankey

While there might not be top attractions in Great Sankey, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gulliver's World - Warrington and Pyramid and Parr Hall.

Great Sankey
A lovely place to walk close to where we used to live

Burtonwood

If you're spending some time in Burtonwood, Gulliver's World - Warrington and Sankey Valley Park are top sights worth seeing.

Burtonwood
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Birchwood

While Birchwood might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gullivers Kingdom Theme Park and Lymm Dam.

Birchwood

 

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Day trip destinations from Warrington

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Manchester

Wigan Pier. Inside are actors and artefacts teaching visitors about Lancashire's coal mining past.

Wigan

Lymm featuring a small town or village, boating and a river or creek

Lymm

Little Manor Farm.
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Daresbury

Royal Liver Building which includes a city and heritage architecture

Liverpool

A 360 degree aerial view of the Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) near Newton-le-Willows in Merseyside, UK

Newton-le-Willows

Photo-sphere by the river
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Acton Bridge

Towards Manchester up the Ship Canal, from Warburton Bridge 1966 View NE towards Partington, Glazebrook and Irlam, with all their Steel and Chemical Works.
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Warburton

Frequently asked questions

Is Warrington worth visiting?
Providing a blend of walking trails and views, there are many things to do in Warrington. While you're here, check out Gulliver's World - Warrington, a top attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Warrington?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Gulliver's World - Warrington and Lion Salt Works Museum. Then, explore different areas of Warrington for a bite to eat and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Warrington?
The top tourist attraction in Warrington is Gulliver's World - Warrington, so be sure to include it on your itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in Warrington?
You can easily enjoy top sights like Gulliver's World - Warrington, Stockley Farm Birds of Prey Centre and Warrington Museum & Art Gallery with a three-day break in Warrington. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stay a little longer and venture to Greater Manchester.
Is Warrington a walkable city?
With exciting neighbourhoods and top sights within walking distance of the city centre, Warrington is a good destination to visit on foot. Wander between Gulliver's World - Warrington and Stockley Farm Birds of Prey Centre. Then take a stroll through Walton, located 3 kilometres from downtown, and Winwick, which is about 5 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Warrington with kids?
Planning what to do in Warrington with kids has never been so easy. Whether you have teenagers or toddlers, there are plenty of family-friendly tours and activities to keep them happy here.

What to do in Warrington for adults?
Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or fan of Mother Nature, there are lots of things to do in Warrington for adults including Lymm Dam and Museum of Policing in Cheshire.
Are there free things to do in Warrington?
In Warrington, Bridgewater Canal is a top spot for anyone wanting to see the city without opening their wallet. Also, check out the local parks and neighbourhoods, and speak with a local tour guide. It's a top way to explore the best free things to do in Warrington.

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