Towns & cities · North West England
Farndon
Also known as: Rhedynfre
Farndon — village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Farndon, the nearest railway station is Gresford, located 6.8 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Farndon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,517 people. Address: CH3. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.0852°, -2.8781°.
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Official information
Farndon is a parish community focused on improving the quality of life for its residents. The parish council engages in various activities, including planning consultations and community meetings, to address local issues and developments.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Cliffs, Farndon SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Farndon is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It is on the banks of the River Dee, which here forms the England–Wales border. The Welsh village of Holt lies just over the River Dee from Farndon, on the other side of the medieval Farndon Bridge. Farndon is 8 miles (13 km) south of the cathedral city of Chester. In the 2001 census, the village had a population of 1,517, increasing to 1,653 by the 2011 census. This has further increased to 2,228 by the 2021 census.
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Background
History
The area was inhabited during the Roman occupation of Britain. Archaeological assessments in the village have concluded there was a Roman villa in the area or even a small military outpost. Edward the Elder, King of the Anglo-Saxons, died in the ancient parish of Farndon in 924, shortly after quelling a revolt of an alliance of Mercians and Welshmen. This involved Edward successfully taking Chester from the occupying Mercians and Welshmen, and then re-garrisoning it, and this happened shortly before his death. Up to the 14th century, Farndon also included the chapelry of Holt in Denbighshire, Wales. Referenced in the Domesday Book as Ferentone, the settlement consisted of 34 households.…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0852, -2.8781
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Farndon
- Postcode
- CH3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Population
- 1,517
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) — 6.8 km
- Official site
- www.farndonparishcouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q769166 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Farndon, Cheshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Farndon Village, Cheshire - geograph.org.uk - 239533.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Farndon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
St Chad's Church, Farndon
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Holt / Farndon Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Holly Bank, formerly The Doctor's House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Coronation Meadow
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
St Chad's Church
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Barnston's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Face of Holt
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Roman Tile Factory and Depot
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Roman Tile Factory and Depot
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Holt Castle Ruins
Castles · 0.8 km
Holt Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Farndon is a village in North Wales with a population of 1,517. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,517
- Constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Farndon
28 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Farndon →
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Barnston's Monument
Barnston's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Holly Bank, formerly The Doctor's House
Holly Bank, formerly The Doctor's House — Grade II* listed house in Farndon, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Holt / Farndon Bridge
Holt / Farndon Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Holt Castle
Holt Castle — Grade II* listed building in Wrexham. Castle in Holt, north Wales.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Chad's Church
St Chad's Church — church in Holt, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Chad's Church, Farndon
St Chad's Church, Farndon — church in Farndon, Cheshire, England, UK.
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St Mary's Church, Coddington
St Mary's Church, Coddington — church in Coddington, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 5Watermills · North West England
Stretton Watermill
Stretton Watermill is a working historic watermill in Stretton, Cheshire, England. It is owned and administered by Cheshire West and Chester Council. The mill is recorded in the National Heritage List
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Coronation Meadow
Coronation Meadow — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Roman Tile Factory and Depot
Roman Tile Factory and Depot — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Mud Hill
Mud Hill — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Museums · North West England
Stretton Water Mill
Stretton Water Mill — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Holt Castle Ruins
Holt Castle Ruins — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Churton Hall
Churton Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Crewe Hill
Crewe Hill — a Grade II*-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Farndon War Memorial
Farndon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Face of Holt
Face of Holt — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Holt English Presbyterian Church
Holt English Presbyterian Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Coddington, Cheshire
Coddington is a civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Stretton, Cheshire West and Chester
Stretton, Cheshire West and Chester — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Manor Wood Country Caravan Park
Manor Wood Country Caravan Park — a campsite in wales north.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Farndon War Memorial
Farndon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Chad's Church, Farndon
St Chad's Church, Farndon — church in Farndon, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Holt / Farndon Bridge
Holt / Farndon Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Holly Bank, formerly The Doctor's House
Holly Bank, formerly The Doctor's House — Grade II* listed house in Farndon, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Coronation Meadow
Coronation Meadow — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Chad's Church
St Chad's Church — church in Holt, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
Where to eat & stay near Farndon
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Manor Wood Country Caravan Park
Manor Wood Country Caravan Park — a campsite in wales north.
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
The Durham Heifer
The Durham Heifer — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · North Wales
The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn
The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn — a hotel in wales north. Brand: Marston's Inn.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Carden Arms
Carden Arms in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
The Crown Inn
The Crown Inn — a restaurant in wales north.
📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
Saith Seren
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farndon?
- Farndon is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3), in the parish of Farndon.
- What is Farndon?
- Farndon — village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Farndon?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3.
- Is Farndon a protected site?
- Yes — Farndon is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dee Cliffs, Farndon SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Farndon free to visit?
- Yes, Farndon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farndon?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3.