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Illustration of Colonel Thomas Blood
Site of Culcheth station, 1996.
View westward, towards Wigan and St Helens: ex-Great Central Glazebrook - Wigan (Central)/St Helens (Central) branches. The branch to St Helens was closed 3/3/52, but the Wigan branch remained for goods traffic until 26/4/68, the passenger service having ceased 2/11/64 and this station was closed. No trace whatever seems to survive.
Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo
Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ]
Beschrijving : Liverpool-spelers in Hilton, St. John (links) en Roger Hunt kopen kaarten voor thuis
Datum : 6 december 1966
Trefwoorden : sport, voetbal
Persoonsnaam : HILTON
Fotograaf : Koch, Eric / Anefo
Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief 
Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit)
Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.05

Bestanddeelnummer : 919-8539
Photo by G. Scott
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Culcheth

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Culcheth

Culcheth is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Leigh, 40km from Kinder Downfall.

Culcheth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,708, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Culcheth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Culcheth to your route.

About Culcheth

Culcheth is a village in the civil parish of Culcheth and Glazebury, in the Warrington district, in Cheshire, England, six miles (10 km) north-east of Warrington. Lying within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, Culcheth is primarily residential, with a large village green. The old railway line is now

Read more known as Culcheth Linear Park.

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Culcheth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.4511 latitude, -2.5210 longitude.

What is the population of Culcheth?

Culcheth has a population of approximately 6,708 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Population
6,708
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.4511, -2.5210

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Culcheth

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.

19 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Aintree Motor Racing Circuit

Historic circuit inside Aintree Racecourse that hosted five British Grands Prix in the 1950s-60s, where Stirling Moss took his first home GP win. Club sprints still run on the old track.

28 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Oulton Park

A picturesque Cheshire circuit winding through parkland with dramatic elevation changes, a favourite of British club and national racing.

31 km · about 35 min drive

film location

Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice)

The lake at Lyme Park is where Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerges from the water in the BBC serial.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Chester Zoo

The UK's most-visited zoo housing over 35,000 animals across 128 acres with award-winning conservation programs.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Bentley Factory Tour

Exclusive guided tours of Bentley's Crewe factory where master craftspeople build the world's finest luxury cars.

38 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Kinder Downfall

The Peak's highest waterfall at 30m, famously blown back up the cliff as spray in a westerly wind.

40 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Cat and Fiddle Inn

A historic pub near the summit of the A537 Cat and Fiddle Road between Buxton and Macclesfield, once named Britain's most dangerous road and a famous biking destination.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Culcheth

9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • 42 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 42 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 42 kmCat and Fiddle Road (A537)The moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton, a Peak District favourite with sweeping bends and long sightlines. Average-speed cameras now cover it.
  • 42 kmA54 Congleton to BuxtonA fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
  • 42 kmGoyt Valley road, Peak DistrictA quiet reservoir road between Errwood and Fernilee in the Goyt Valley, wooded and twisting, often closed to through traffic on summer Sundays.
  • 42 kmA537 Cat and Fiddle SummitThe 515 m high point of the A537 between Buxton and Macclesfield, long one of Britain's most notorious motorcycling roads.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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