Aldford and Saighton
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.14, -2.843 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 43 60 |
| Population: | 272 |
| Dialling code: | 01244 (Chester) |
The civil parish centred on Aldford and Saighton sits in the rolling countryside just south‑east of the city of Chester in Cheshire West and Chester, England. Aldford is a compact riverside village in the River Dee valley with a picturesque green, a historic church and earthwork remains of a medieval motte, while Saighton occupies higher ground and is known for the historic Saighton Grange and its agricultural roots.
The character of the area has long been shaped by nearby country estates, notably Eaton Hall, and the local economy remains largely rural with farming, equestrian activity and a number of residents who commute into Chester. Community life blends village pubs and local events with a strong interest in conserving the landscape and historic buildings, making it a quietly attractive corner of the Cheshire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Aldford and Saighton
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 18.5 miles
- Birkenhead 19.2 miles
- St. Helens 21.7 miles
- Warrington 20.2 miles
- Chester 4.3 miles
- Chester Castle 3.8 miles
- Crewe 16.6 miles
- Wrexham 8.6 miles
- Buckley 10 miles
- Runcorn 14.5 miles
- Widnes 16.7 miles
- Wallasey 21.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Golborne David Parish 1.3 miles
- Huntington Parish 1.7 miles
- Handley Parish 2.2 miles
- Rowton Parish 2.2 miles
- Christleton & Huntington Ward 2.2 miles
- Waverton Parish 2.3 miles
- Eaton and Eccleston Parish 2.5 miles
- Christleton and Waverton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Churton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Aldersey Parish 3.2 miles
- Christleton Parish 3.2 miles
- Poulton and Pulford Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Aldford and Saighton
CH3 6EX, CH3 6EQ, CH3 6HN, CH3 6HW, CH3 6JQ, CH3 6HS, CH3 6EZ, CH3 6HZ, CH3 6EY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 13.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 27.7 miles
- Chester Railway Station 4.2 miles
- Bache Railway Station 5.1 miles
- Wrexham Bus Station 9 miles
Hotels near Aldford and Saighton Ad
- Grosvenor Pulford & Spa Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- The Chester Grosvenor 5 4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Chester 4 4 miles
- The Boathouse Inn & Riverside Rooms 4 3.7 miles
- Mill Hotel & Spa Destination 3 4.1 miles
- Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa 4 2.3 miles
- Hotel Indigo Chester 3 3.9 miles
- The Pheasant Inn 5.9 miles
- Rowton Poplars Hotel 3 2.6 miles
- The Coach House Inn 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Aldford and Saighton
- Abbey Gate College Independent - all ages
- Saighton C of E Primary School & Pre-School Primary
Local points of interest
- Eaton Hall Estate 1.7 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 2.5 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 3.3 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 4 miles
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 6.1 miles
- The Airfield Stadium 6.2 miles
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 8.4 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 8.8 miles
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 9.1 miles
- Delamere Forest Forest 9.2 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 9.7 miles
- Erddig Country house 10.4 miles