Historic pubs · North West England
Public conveniences and former lodge and shop
In or near Chester.
Public conveniences and former lodge and shop in Wales North, United Kingdom.
Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.5 km
About
Public conveniences and former lodge and shop is a historic pub in Wales North, United Kingdom, dating from 1904. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Public conveniences and former lodge and shop is a historic pub located in North Wales, within the Cheshire West and Chester area. Established in 1904 and designed by architect John Douglas, it reflects early 20th-century architectural style. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee. Visitors can expect a traditional pub setting with local character, situated in a region known for its scenic landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1919, -2.8885
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 3JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Established
- 1904
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656547 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Public conveniences and former lodge and shop?
- Public conveniences and former lodge and shop is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 3JL), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Public conveniences and former lodge and shop?
- Public conveniences and former lodge and shop in Wales North, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Public conveniences and former lodge and shop?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.5 km away. The nearest town is Chester. Drivers can use postcode CH1 3JL.
- When was Public conveniences and former lodge and shop built?
- Built or established in 1904. Designed by John Douglas.
- Is Public conveniences and former lodge and shop a protected site?
- Yes — Public conveniences and former lodge and shop is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Public conveniences and former lodge and shop?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 3JL.