Great Sankey
in Warrington of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.392 and -2.640 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 23' 32" and W -2° 38' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:16 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 6:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Great Sankey

Great Sankey in Warrington (England) with it's 43,793 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 168 mi (or 270 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Great Sankey is now 06:16 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Great Sankey, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Liverpool John Lennon Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Daresbury, Winwick, Warrington, Stockton Heath and Appleton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 973 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Daresbury Park

Address
4,3 mi
Junction 11 M56 Motorway, Chester Road
WA4 4BB Warrington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


THE PARK ROYAL - QHOTELS

Address
4,6 mi
STRETTON ROAD
WA4 4NS Stretton,Warrington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mercure Haydock Hotel (Newly Refurbished)

Address
5,5 mi
Penny LANE
WA119SG Haydock,St. Helens
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Amado Boutique Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
143 London Road
WA4 6LG Warrington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn RUNCORN

Address
6,1 mi
Wood Lane,Beechwood
WA7 3HA RUNCORN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Happy Guests Lodge

Address
5,0 mi
Tarporley Road
WA4 4EZ Warrington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ibis Styles Haydock

Address
5,6 mi
4 Galway Crescent Piele Road Haydock
WA110GR Haydock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Everglades Park

Address
3,4 mi
Derby Road
WA8 3UJ Widnes
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 23:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


VILLAGE WARRINGTON

Address
1,9 mi
CENTRE PARK
WA1 1QA Warrington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE WARRINGTON

Address
1,7 mi
KENDRICK STREET/LEIGH STREET
WA1 1UZ WARRINGTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Antelope, Gulliver's Warrington HD front seat POV

Published: September 17, 2012
Length: 35:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: CoasterForce

The family-friendly Antelope coaster opened at Gulliver's Warrington in 1995. It is only one of two wooden coasters to have been built in the UK in the last 50 years! (The other is Megafobia...


Speed Karting Warrington | Mark Sprakes Stag Do | Saturday 13th September 2014

Published: September 18, 2014
Length: 05:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bhavikdotcodotuk

GoPro footage of Bhavik driving go kart 13 around the Speed Karting Warrington track. Our team of three with Paul Farrington, Tim Chetwood and Bhavik Rathod came in 2nd on the grid! P.S this...


Audi A5 Rear Window Tint by Warrington Car Audio and Towbar Centre

Published: September 02, 2013
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Warrington Car Audio and Towbar Centre

Here is a short video of a rear window on a Audi A5 Rear Window, completed by Warrington Car Audio and Towbar Centre - 01925571519.


Warrington Bank Quay 29.9.2014 - WCRC 47786 & 47804 on West Highlander

Published: September 30, 2014
Length: 30:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robin Harrison

Day 3 of the railtour sees the Stirling to Newport leg of the journey. Here it is seen passing through Warrington.


Warrington Bank Quay 18.9.2014 - The Natterjack Railtour 60065 67017 90029

Published: September 18, 2014
Length: 02:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robin Harrison

UK Railtours "The Natterjack" tour at Warrington Bank Quay, arriving with 60065 Jaguar on the front, leaving with 90029 heading the train with 67017 Arrow on the rear.


Warrington Bank Quay (16/04/2009)

Published: April 16, 2009
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: David Hennessey

A few hours out to one of my regular haunts at Warrington Bank Quay today (Thursday 16th April 2009) produced some good surprises. First, 60063 thunders South through the station with a...


GWR 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcombe racing through Warrington Bank Quay (20/06/2009)

Published: June 20, 2009
Length: 24:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Hennessey

On Saturday 20th June 2009, Tyseley based GWR Castle 4-6-0 number 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcombe races North through Warrington Bank Quay, running four minutes early on a Birmingham ...


Trip in England

Published: July 30, 2014
Length: 08:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: theo pu


The Antelope @ Gullivers World Warrington

Published: June 27, 2009
Length: 54:22 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Steve Hume

Antelope wooden rollercoaster at Gullivers world Warrington 26/06/09 from the front seat.


A Quick Trip to Warrington - 03rd June 2014

Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 17:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Phil6219

After such an awful visit to Warrington the previous Friday it was going to take something special to coax me there again, today's promised locos included 70810 on it's delivery run and murmurings...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gulliver's World

Gulliver's World is a theme park located to the west of Warrington in England. It is set in a forest and includes a man-made lake near Old Hall and Callands. The theme park has a large wooden roller coaster, The Antelope. Opened in 1989, the theme park has a number of small rides and is mainly a children's/family theme park.

Located at 53.406, -2.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Amusement parks in England, Visitor attractions in Warrington

Great Sankey High School

Great Sankey High School (GSHS) is a secondary school located in Warrington, Cheshire. The school is a state school, built in the 1970s and extensions have included a mathematics & humanities block and theatre. The school also has a linking leisure centre and arts theatre. GSHS has been awarded, and retained, an Artsmark Gold award, the highest award for the Arts.

Located at 53.401, -2.662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Engineering Colleges in England, Comprehensive schools in Warrington

St Gregory's Catholic High School

St Gregory's Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic co-educational voluntary aided comprehensive school that educates approximately 970 children between 11 and 16 years of age. It is located in Warrington, Cheshire, England.

Located at 53.391, -2.621 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Shrewsbury, Humanities Colleges in England, Comprehensive schools in Warrington

Sankey Bridges

Sankey Bridges is part of the parish of great sankey in Warrington, a unitary authority in the north-west of England. Located around the crossing of the main turnpike road between Warrington, Prescot and Liverpool over the Sankey Brook, it became home to many industries after the opening of the Sankey Canal, the first wholly artificial canal built in England during the Industrial Revolution.

Located at 53.3861, -2.62556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Warrington

Dallam, Warrington

Dallam is a suburb of Warrington, England. It is home to a Royal Mail rail terminus on the main West Coast Main Line railway, opposite a large Eddie Stobart distribution centre. Considerably smaller than most suburbs of Warrington, Dallam alongside its slightly larger neighbour Bewsey. It situated at the terminus of the Warrington Borough Transport number 16, 16a,16b and 21 a bus route route.

Located at 53.407, -2.608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Warrington

Omega Development Site

Omega, comprising 226 hectares straddling the M62 Motorway in Warrington, Cheshire is a property development site. The site comprises a large part of the former RAF/USAF Burtonwood airbase. A new junction on the M62 (junction 8) was built in anticipation of the development. The whole site will provide 650,000 sq m of offices, manufacturing and distribution space along with ancillary leisure/retail facilities, hotel and conference facilities.

Located at 53.414, -2.653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Business parks of the United Kingdom

Warrington rail crash

The Warrington rail crash occurred on 29 June 1867 at Walton Junction, south of Warrington Bank Quay station. The 10:23 from Liverpool to London collided with a coal train, killing 8 people and injuring 33 more. The passenger train was running 10 minutes late and left Warrington Bank Quay station at 11:35.

Located at 53.3615, -2.6253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in England, Railway accidents in 1867, 1867 in England, Rail transport in Cheshire, History of Cheshire, Transport in Warrington, London and North Western Railway

Moore Nature Reserve

Moore Nature Reserve is a 200-acre nature reserve in Warrington, England, lying alongside the Manchester Ship Canal and bisected by the de-watered course of the Runcorn to Latchford Canal. It is owned and managed by the Waste Recycling Group Limited, and access is made freely available to the public. The reserve comprises five lakes, woodland and meadows, and has a number of bird hides and a feeding station. It is particularly known for the presence of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers and Tawny Owls.

Located at 53.369, -2.6242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nature reserves in Cheshire, Lakes and reservoirs of Cheshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sankey, Great Sankey