Towns & cities · North West England
Daresbury
Daresbury — village and civil parish in Cheshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn East · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Daresbury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 216 people. Address: WA4. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cheshire, England". Coordinates: 53.3402°, -2.6332°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Daresbury ( DARZ-bə-ree) is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Halton, Cheshire, England. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 246.
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Background
History
The name means "Deor's fortification", derived from an Old English personal name and the word burh (a fortified place). The population was recorded over time at 134 in the census of 1801, 157 in 1851, 153 in 1901, 235 in 1951 and reaching 216 by 2001. Opened in 1850 on the Birkenhead Railway, the area was served by Daresbury railway station in the nearby village of Moore. The station closed to passengers in 1952 and to goods in 1965, although the line through the station site remains in use. Daresbury was the birthplace of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll, in All Saints' Vicarage. The village has a Lewis Carroll Visitor Centre and in the parish church of All Saints, a…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3402, -2.6332
- District
- Halton
- Parish
- Daresbury
- Postcode
- WA4
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Population
- 216
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn East — 2.5 km
- Official site
- lewiscarrollcentre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q990170 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Daresbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ring 'O' Bells Public House, Daresbury - panoramio.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lewis Carroll Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
All Saints' Church, Daresbury
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Daresbury War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Creamfields
Other places · 0.2 km
Dipole Henge
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Dark Matter Garden
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Diocese of Chester
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Moore
Villages · 1.5 km
Moore, Cheshire
Parks · 1.5 km
Moore Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Meadow Bank Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.1 km
Daresbury is a village in North Wales with a population of 216. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 216
- Constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
Things to see in Daresbury
132 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Daresbury →
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Acton Grange Bridge
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📷 3Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Church, Runcorn
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📷 4Historic churches · North West England
All Saints' Church, Daresbury
All Saints' Church, Daresbury — church in Daresbury, Halton, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Boer War Memorial
Boer War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Bridgewater House
Bridgewater House — Grade II listed building in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · North West England
Brindley Theatre
Brindley Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Stadiums · North West England
Canal Street Stadium, Runcorn
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📷 5Museums · North West England
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Chester Road Bridge
Chester Road Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Christ Church, Weston Point
Christ Church, Weston Point — church in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · North West England
Dutton Park Farm Nature Reserve
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📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Ethelfleda Bridge
Ethelfleda Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Frodsham Railway Viaduct
Frodsham Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · North West England
Frodsham War Memorial
Frodsham War Memorial is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Halton Castle
Halton Castle — ruins of castle with later buildings in Halton, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · North West England
Halton Cemetery
Halton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Halton Old Hall
Halton Old Hall — Grade II* listed house in Halton, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Parks · North West England
Hunter's Wood Nature Reserve
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Moore Lane Swing Bridge
Moore Lane Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Old Quay Swing Bridge
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📷 3Country parks · North West England
Phoenix Park
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Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Lewis Carroll Centre
Lewis Carroll Centre — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · North West England
All Saints' Church, Daresbury
All Saints' Church, Daresbury — church in Daresbury, Halton, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Daresbury War Memorial
Daresbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Other places · North West England
Creamfields
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Dipole Henge
Dipole Henge — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Dark Matter Garden
Dark Matter Garden — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Daresbury
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Meadow Bank Caravan Park
Meadow Bank Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Small Acre Caravan Park
Small Acre Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Canal Bank Farm caravan site
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Woodbine Caravan Park
Woodbine Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Norton Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Castle Hotel, Halton
Castle Hotel, Halton in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
Tricorn
Tricorn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Galleries Cafe
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Bear's Paw Hotel, Frodsham
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Daresbury?
- Daresbury is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA4), in the parish of Daresbury.
- What is Daresbury?
- Daresbury — village and civil parish in Cheshire, England.
- How do I get to Daresbury?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4.
- Is Daresbury free to visit?
- Yes, Daresbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Daresbury?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4.