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 miles29.8 km
- Birkenhead 19.2 miles30.9 km
- St. Helens 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Warrington 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Chester 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Chester Castle 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Crewe 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Wrexham 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Buckley 10 miles16.1 km
- Runcorn 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Widnes 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Wallasey 21.4 miles34.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Golborne David Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Huntington Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Handley Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Rowton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Christleton & Huntington Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Waverton Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Eaton and Eccleston Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Christleton and Waverton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Churton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Aldersey Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Christleton Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Poulton and Pulford Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Aldford and Saighton
CH3 6HL, CH3 6EN, CH3 6EX, CH3 6GT, CH3 9AU, CH3 6EG, CH3 6HS, CH3 6JJ, CH3 6HP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Manchester Airport 27.7 miles44.6 km
- Chester Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Bache Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Wrexham Bus Station 9 miles14.5 km
Hotels near Aldford and Saighton Ad
- Hotel Indigo Chester 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- The Hotel Chester 5 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Moxy Chester 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Townhouse Chester 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Stone Villa 5 4.3 miles7 km
- The Cheshire Cat by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel Chester 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Chester Grosvenor 5 4 miles6.4 km
- Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
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 miles2.8 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 4 miles6.4 km
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Airfield Stadium 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Erddig Country house 10.4 miles16.7 km