Towns & cities · North West England
Guilden Sutton
Guilden Sutton — village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chester · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Guilden Sutton is located in North Wales, with the nearest railway station being Chester, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for Guilden Sutton is CH3.
About
Guilden Sutton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,467 people. Address: CH3. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2081°, -2.8270°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Guilden Sutton is a civil parish and village in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The village lies approximately 3 miles (5 km) to the east of Chester and is south of the village of Mickle Trafford. The community consists of a church, a primary school, a post office, a pub, a village hall and several local businesses. The 2001 census recorded the population at 1,525, reducing to 1,467 at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
The likely meaning of the name Guilden Sutton is "golden south farm or settlement", derived from the Old English gylden (golden, rich) - sūð (south/southern) - tūn (a settlement, enclosure or farmstead). This could perhaps be in reference to being at the southern extremity of the then Wilaveston Hundred. Since the twelfth century, across a period of five hundred years, the name of the village has been spelt in different ways; such as Guldesocton, Guyldenesutton, Sutton-Gelders and Gilen Sutton. Several archaeological artefacts have been found in the vicinity of the village: a bronze coin of Licinius I (AD 307–324) was discovered behind the 'Bird in Hand' public house, a mediaeval lead…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2081, -2.8270
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Guilden Sutton
- Postcode
- CH3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Population
- 1,467
- Nearest railway station
- Chester — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1820193 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Guilden Sutton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John's Church, Guilden Sutton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St John the Baptist's Church, Guilden Sutton
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Belle Vue Farm CAMC CL
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Mickle Trafford Manor
Manor houses · 1.4 km
Mickle Trafford
Villages · 1.5 km
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester
Hotels · 1.8 km
Hoole Hall
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Upton Grange Moat Temporary Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Whitegate Stables
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
The Hammond
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Stamford Bridge
Villages · 2.0 km
St. Plegmund's Well
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
St Peter's Church, Plemstall
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Guilden Sutton is a village in North Wales with a population of 1,467. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,467
- Constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Guilden Sutton
30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Guilden Sutton →
📷 4Historic churches · North West England
St Bartholomew's Church, Barrow
St Bartholomew's Church, Barrow — Grade II* listed church in Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St James' Church, Christleton
St James' Church, Christleton — Grade II* listed church in Christleton, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St John the Baptist's Church, Guilden Sutton
St John the Baptist's Church, Guilden Sutton — grade II listed church in Guilden Sutton, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill
St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill — grade II listed church in Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Peter's Church, Plemstall
St Peter's Church, Plemstall — Grade I listed church in Plemstall, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Upton Grange Moat Temporary Camp
Upton Grange Moat Temporary Camp — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Hoole Hall
Hoole Hall — a Grade II-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · North West England
Mickle Trafford Manor
Mickle Trafford Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Canal Bridge No. 120
Canal Bridge No. 120 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121
Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Canal bridge No 122
Canal bridge No 122 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Watermills · North West England
Trafford Mill
Trafford Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Christleton War Memorial
Christleton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Great Barrow War Memorial
Great Barrow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
St. Plegmund's Well
St. Plegmund's Well — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
EGG BRIDGE WAVERTON
EGG BRIDGE WAVERTON — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · North West England
The Hammond
The Hammond — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester — a hotel in wales north. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Chester Trafford Hall
YHA Chester Trafford Hall — a hostel in wales north.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Birch Bank Farm Camp Site
Birch Bank Farm Camp Site — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Whitegate Stables
Whitegate Stables — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Belle Vue Farm CAMC CL
Belle Vue Farm CAMC CL — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
NetherwoodTouring Site
NetherwoodTouring Site — a caravan park in wales north.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St John the Baptist's Church, Guilden Sutton
St John the Baptist's Church, Guilden Sutton — grade II listed church in Guilden Sutton, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Belle Vue Farm CAMC CL
Belle Vue Farm CAMC CL — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 3Manor houses · North West England
Mickle Trafford Manor
Mickle Trafford Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Hotels · North West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester — a hotel in wales north. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Hoole Hall
Hoole Hall — a Grade II-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Guilden Sutton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Belle Vue Farm CAMC CL
Belle Vue Farm CAMC CL — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester — a hotel in wales north. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Whitegate Stables
Whitegate Stables — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Birch Bank Farm Camp Site
Birch Bank Farm Camp Site — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Beech Farm Caravan Site
Beech Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
NetherwoodTouring Site
NetherwoodTouring Site — a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Ye Gardeners Arms Public House
Ye Gardeners Arms Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Little Oak Public House
The Little Oak Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Town Crier
Town Crier in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Steam Mill Public House and Offices
Steam Mill Public House and Offices in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Catholic Club
The Catholic Club in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Forest House, Chester
Forest House, Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guilden Sutton?
- Guilden Sutton is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3), in the parish of Guilden Sutton.
- What is Guilden Sutton?
- Guilden Sutton — village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Guilden Sutton?
- The nearest railway station is Chester, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3.
- Is Guilden Sutton free to visit?
- Yes, Guilden Sutton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Guilden Sutton?
- The nearest railway station is Chester, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3.