Acton Bridge
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.272, -2.614 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles34.2 km
- Liverpool 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Birkenhead 20 miles32.3 km
- St. Helens 13.1 miles21 km
- Wigan 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Warrington 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Bolton 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Stockport 21.2 miles34 km
- Salford 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Chester 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Chester Castle 12.9 miles20.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Acton Bridge Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Crowton Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Weaver & Cuddington Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Little Leigh Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Weaverham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Dutton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Norley Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cuddington Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Marbury Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Aston Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Kingsley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Barnton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Acton Bridge
CW8 3QP, CW8 3QU, CW8 3QB, CW8 3QE, CW8 3QT, CW8 3QR, CW8 3RA, CW8 3QY, CW8 2RF … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Manchester Airport 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Acton Bridge Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Cuddington Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Acton Bridge Ad
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 5 miles8 km
- The Coachman Hartford 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Oaklands Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Holiday Inn Runcorn 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Park Royal Hotel & Spa 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Parrs Bank Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant 6.3 miles10.1 km
Local points of interest
- Marbury Hall Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Vale Royal Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Arley Hall Estate 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 11 miles17.7 km
- Tatton Park Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 14.1 miles22.8 km