Whitegate and Marton
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.215, -2.57 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 62 68 |
| Dialling code: | 01606 (Northwich) |
Whitegate and Marton is a compact, mainly rural parish in Cheshire West and Chester that embraces the small villages of Whitegate and Marton. The landscape is typical Cheshire countryside - rolling farmland, hedgerows and pockets of ancient woodland - and it sits within easy reach of recreational green spaces such as Delamere Forest and waterways like the River Weaver, which together make the area popular with walkers and cyclists.
Locally the character is defined by traditional stone cottages, a scattering of listed buildings and a community focused on village halls, pubs and parish activities. The economy is a mix of agriculture, small local businesses and tourism, with many people commuting to nearby centres such as Winsford, Chester or even Manchester for work, while the parish retains a quiet, close‑knit social feel.
Postcode districts covering Whitegate and Marton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 22.8 miles
- Liverpool 19.2 miles
- Birkenhead 23.4 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 21.9 miles
- St. Helens 17.4 miles
- Wigan 22.9 miles
- Warrington 12 miles
- Stockport 21.8 miles
- Salford 22.4 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 19.1 miles
- Chester 13.6 miles
- Chester Castle 13.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Winsford Over & Verdin Ward 0.6 miles
- Whitegate Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Cuddington Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hartford Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Moulton Parish 2.3 miles
- Hartford & Greenbank Ward 2.3 miles
- Winsford Dene Ward 2.6 miles
- Little Budworth Parish 2.7 miles
- Davenham Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Winsford Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Kingsmead Parish 2.9 miles
- Winsford Wharton Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Whitegate and Marton
CW8 2BP, CW7 2QE, CW8 2BW, CW8 2ES, CW8 2BZ, CW7 2QP, CW8 2BT, CW7 2PZ, CW8 2BH … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 14.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 15.5 miles
- Hartford Railway Station 2 miles
- Cuddington Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Whitegate and Marton Ad
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- Hartford Hall on School Lane 3 2.3 miles
- Premier Inn Northwich 3 1.4 miles
- The Coachman 2 miles
- The Bear's Paw 7.3 miles
- Premier Inn Northwich South 3 3.1 miles
- The Pheasant Inn 9.7 miles
- Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 5.1 miles
- The Badger Inn 5.9 miles
- De Vere Cranage Estate 4 8 miles
Schools in Whitegate and Marton
- Whitegate C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vale Royal Estate 0.9 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 1.3 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 3.1 miles
- Delamere Forest Forest 4.8 miles
- Marbury Hall Estate 5 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 7.6 miles
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles
- Crewe Hall Estate 11.5 miles
- Tatton Park Estate 11.7 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 12.1 miles
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 12.1 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 12.4 miles