Subscribe to the BlogThere's one more place where you can look for 'The Pyramid' instead of Egypt because that's what the arts centre in Warrington called. Warrington is a large town on the banks of River Mersey in the county of Cheshire. Founded by the Romans, Warrington developed as a market town that is still known across England for tool production and its local textiles.
Known for its annual 'Warrington Walking Day', the town also has a concert hall, the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, and several public libraries. Infact, the Central Library in the town is United Kingdom's first rate-supported one. The Parr Hall has hosted some of the world's best comedians and musicians including the Rolling Stones.
If you go to Warrington, you cannot miss the parks and designated natural reserves at Paddington Meadows, Woolston Eyes, Risley Moss and Rixton Claypits. Long walks aside, tourists can have their fill of indoor fun at the Winwick Quay ten-pin bowling facility, Bank Quay indoor karting centre, snooker club and 'Laser Quest Arena'. The Gulliver's Theme Park is in Old Hall while the Apple Jacks Farm Theme Park is in Stretton. Also, the Zanshindo Aikido Club meets every Monday.
Warrington has several churches too, including the Parish Church of St Elphin which has the sixth largest spire in the United Kingdom, the medieval St Wilfrid's and St Oswald's Churches, the Georgian Holy Trinity Church and St Mary's Church. St Ann's Church that was designed by John Douglas and built in 1869 has been turned into a popular rock-climbing centre.
Warrington is also one of the few British towns that have a registered charity for promoting special cycling projects as part of their 'Summer Fun' Town Council Festivals. Bike rides are offered to families and for all ages with bikes and helmets being made available by the organisers. More information can be obtained about Warrington from its tourist office at Horsemarket Street.
By: Simon Haughtone
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