Why travel far when you can experience all the wonders of the world right here in Halton?
Check out our ultimate destination dupes and explore without the jet lag!
The Most Excavated Sites in Europe!
Athens’ Acropolis or Norton Priory? Both are among Europe’s most excavated sites! Explore a medieval 12th century undercroft with beautiful, vaulted ceiling, along with thousands of objects discovered at the site, which tell the 900-year history from priory to mansion house and the stories of the people who lived here. As an added bonus get some space travel in and catch Mars with the BBC Clangers at Norton Priory before 9th March.
Silver Jubilee Bridge – A Royal Crossing
Swap San Fran’s Golden Gate Bridge for Halton’s Silver Jubilee Bridge, watch it sparkle as it spans the Mersey with its Sydney Harbour-inspired design. Stroll or cycle past the scenic bridge on the Trans Pennine Trail along miles of riverside views.
Ski Sunday…Monday, Tuesday…any day or every day
No Alps? No problem! Enjoy winter sports at Runcorn Ski Centre with lift passes, bookable lessons and tubing – it’s full-on family fun at a fraction of the price – it’s snowless fun than the real deal!
Spike Island – The Original Man-Made Marvel
Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah isn’t the only iconic artificial island worthy of an insta pic! Explore Spike Island, an original man-made waterway hub packed with industrial heritage and nature trails! And whilst it doesn’t boast the Atlantis, 35 years ago it defined a moment for a generation with the iconic Stone Roses Gig and the onsite Catalyst Museum offers hair-raising exhibits with 360° rooftop view over the Mersey—an unmissable science, views and adventure for all ages!
Get A Taste of Thailand
Discover a moment of tranquillity at Wat Phra Singh UK Buddhist Temple’s stunning peace garden with a 6m bronzed chedi taking centre stage following its intercontinental journey from North Thailand. Fun fact: this was a filming location for Two Pints of Lager!
Hollywood in Halton
LA’s Sunset Boulevard? Try Halton’s NEW film trail! Discover real-life filming locations from blockbuster productions and step into the movies as part of ‘Starring GREAT Britain’ campaign.
Waterway to spend a day!
Explore Halton’s scenic waterways, where picturesque canals and charming narrowboats rival the romance of Venice but without all the crowds. You may not see any gondolas but you’ll certainly find some gelato at Esposito’s Deli and Ice Cream Parlour!