Acton Bridge
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.272, -2.614 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 59 75 |
| Population: | 417 |
| Dialling code: | 01606 (Northwich) |
Acton Bridge is a small civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, sited beside the River Weaver with the Trent and Mersey Canal running close by. The village has its own railway station giving convenient links to nearby towns and making it popular with commuters travelling to places such as Northwich, Warrington and Chester, while the towpaths and riverside attract walkers, anglers and canoeists.
Historically an agricultural settlement - its name comes from the Old English for an oak farm - it retains a distinctly rural character with a small, close‑knit community, a village hall, parish amenities and a number of older buildings. Local life blends farming, modest tourism and commuter living, and the surrounding countryside and nearby historic estates contribute to the area's scenic and heritage appeal.
Postcode districts covering Acton Bridge
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 21.2 miles
- Liverpool 15.3 miles
- Birkenhead 20 miles
- St. Helens 13.1 miles
- Wigan 18.8 miles
- Warrington 8.1 miles
- Bolton 23.4 miles
- Stockport 21.2 miles
- Salford 20.3 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 23.2 miles
- Chester 12.8 miles
- Chester Castle 12.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Acton Bridge Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Crowton Parish 0.7 miles
- Weaver & Cuddington Ward 1.4 miles
- Little Leigh Parish 1.7 miles
- Weaverham Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Dutton Parish 2 miles
- Norley Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Cuddington Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Marbury Ward 2.6 miles
- Aston Parish 2.8 miles
- Kingsley Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Barnton Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Acton Bridge
CW8 3QF, CW8 2RF, CW8 3QZ, CW8 2RZ, CW8 3QS, CW8 3QX, CW8 3QU, CW8 3QP, CW8 3QG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 10.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 15.1 miles
- Acton Bridge Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Cuddington Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Acton Bridge Ad
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- Hartford Hall on School Lane 3 3.8 miles
- The Park Royal Hotel & Spa 4 5 miles
- Premier Inn Northwich 3 2.9 miles
- Premier Inn Runcorn 3 3.6 miles
- The Coachman 3.2 miles
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 5 miles
- Holiday Inn Runcorn M56 Junction 12 4 4.3 miles
- The Partridge 3 4.6 miles
- Premier Inn Northwich South 3 4.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Marbury Hall Estate 3.4 miles
- Delamere Forest Forest 3.9 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 4.4 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 4.6 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 5.6 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 6.4 miles
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 10.2 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 11 miles
- Tatton Park Estate 11.1 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles
- Moss Lane Stadium 13.9 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 14.1 miles