Appleton Thorn
Built-up area in Warrington, England
| Coordinates: | 53.349, -2.54 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 64 83 |
| Population: | 1,324 |
| Dialling code: | 01925 (Warrington) |
Appleton Thorn is a small village in the borough of Warrington, in Cheshire in north‑west England, a few miles south of Warrington town centre and roughly between Manchester and Liverpool. It has a largely residential, semi‑rural feel surrounded by farmland and is popular with commuters who work in the nearby towns and cities, while still retaining a village atmosphere and good local transport links.
The village is best known for its historic "holy thorn" in the churchyard of St Cross, traditionally said to be a cutting of the famous Glastonbury thorn and notable for flowering at Christmas, and for the long‑running village Wakes festival that brings local community traditions and events each year. Historically an agricultural settlement, Appleton Thorn today combines that heritage with a close‑knit community, local clubs and amenities that reflect its rural roots and commuter connections.
Postcode districts covering Appleton Thorn
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Liverpool 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Birkenhead 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Oldham 22.4 miles36 km
- St. Helens 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Wigan 14 miles22.6 km
- Warrington 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bolton 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Stockport 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Salford 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Rochdale 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Chester 18.2 miles29.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Grappenhall Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Appleton Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Stretton Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Stockton Heath Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Antrobus Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hatton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Latchford East Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Latchford West Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Walton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Whitley Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Lymm North and Thelwall Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Appleton Thorn
WA4 4SE, WA4 4GF, WA4 4RR, WA4 4QU, WA4 4TD, WA4 4TF, WA4 4SD, WA4 4RY, WA4 4RB … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Warrington Bank Quay Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Warrington Central Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Appleton Thorn Ad
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Parrs Bank Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Statham Lodge Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Park Royal Hotel & Spa 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- B&B Hotel Warrington 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Village Hotel Warrington 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Mere Court Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Kirkfield Hotel 8 miles12.9 km
- Gulliver's Hotel 5 miles8.1 km
- The Mere Golf Resort & Spa 5.6 miles9 km
Schools in Appleton Thorn
- Appleton Thorn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Arley Hall Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Marbury Hall Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Tatton Park Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Vale Royal Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 10 miles16 km
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km