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The Great Britain Guide

Parks · North West England

Stanlow Island

In or near Little Stanney.

Free admission

Stanlow Island — a park in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Manchester Ship Canal, Stanlow Oil Berth - geograph.org.uk - 4954638

David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Stanlow and Thornton · 1.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Stanlow Island is a park in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mersey Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Mersey Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Stanlow Island is a park located in North Wales. It is characterised by its natural landscape and serves as a local recreational area. The park provides opportunities for outdoor activities and is a notable green space in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.2897, -2.8611
Parish
Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
Postcode
CH65 4AJ
Parliamentary constituency
Runcorn and Helsby
Nearest railway station
Stanlow and Thornton1.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stanlow Island?
Stanlow Island is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH65 4AJ), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
What is Stanlow Island?
Stanlow Island — a park in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Stanlow Island?
The nearest railway station is Stanlow and Thornton, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH65 4AJ.
Is Stanlow Island a protected site?
Yes — Stanlow Island is part of the Mersey Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mersey Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Stanlow Island free to visit?
Yes, Stanlow Island is free to enter.
How do I get to Stanlow Island?
The nearest railway station is Stanlow and Thornton, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH65 4AJ.