Towns & cities · North West England
Little Stanney
Little Stanney — village and civil parish in Cheshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ellesmere Port · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Little Stanney is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 181 people. Address: CH65. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cheshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.2610°, -2.8860°.
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Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
Little Stanney is a suburban village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It is located on the Wirral Peninsula between Chester and Ellesmere Port. At the 2011 census the population of the parish was 198.
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Background
History
In 1086, Little Stanney was recorded in the Domesday Book as Stanei and was described as a fishery. The land was held by "Restald from Earl Hugh" (a Norman baron). The village was originally part of the Stoak Parish in the Wirral Hundred. The population was 203 in 1801, 177 in 1851, 145 in 1901, 268 in 1951 and 281 in 2001. In 1894, Little Stanney became part of Chester Rural District. Part of the parish was transferred to the Municipal Borough of Ellesmere Port in 1967.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2610, -2.8860
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Little Stanney
- Postcode
- CH65
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
- Population
- 181
- Nearest railway station
- Ellesmere Port — 2.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed Christmas Day
- Official site
- www.blueplanetaquarium.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1908319 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Little Stanney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cheshire Oaks - geograph.org.uk - 199420.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pelican Cove
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Blue Planet Aquarium
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Rake Hall
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Vue Cheshire Oaks
Theatres · 0.4 km
Vue
Cinemas · 0.5 km
Fair Oaks Caravan Site
Campsites · 0.5 km
Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Meadow Lane Bridge (139)
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
St Lawrence's Church, Stoak
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Whitby Park
Parks · 1.7 km
Epic Cinema
Theatres · 1.7 km
Little Stanney is a village located in North Wales with a population of 181. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 181
- Constituency
- Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
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Things to see in Little Stanney
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Ellesmere Port Cenotaph
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Ellesmere Port Lighthouse
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Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve
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Hale Head Lighthouse
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Helsby Hillfort
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Dungeon Salt Works
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📷 3Museums · North West England
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
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Where to eat & stay near Little Stanney
Places to stay
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Fair Oaks Caravan Site
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Wervin Mobile Home Park
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
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Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Little Meadow Residential Caravan Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Stanney?
- Little Stanney is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH65), in the parish of Little Stanney.
- What is Little Stanney?
- Little Stanney — village and civil parish in Cheshire, UK.
- How do I get to Little Stanney?
- The nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH65.
- Is Little Stanney free to visit?
- Yes, Little Stanney is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Stanney?
- The nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH65.