Watkinson Way is a Street in the Merseyside town of Widnes and measures approximately 5,846 metres long.
Watkinson Way crosses the following postcode sectors:
There is only one street named Watkinson Way making it unique in Great Britain.
Watkinson Way is within the area of Halton (B), Halton (B), Halton (B), Halton (B), Halton (B), Halton (B) and Halton (B) Council who provide services such as refuse collection and are responsible for the collection of council tax .
Watkinson Way has been given the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 16102481, 16105004, 16105437, 16102485, 16105000, 16102482 and 16102483 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The average elevation of Watkinson Way is roughly 39.14 metres above sea level. with the highest point being 59.50 and the lowest point being 12.70. A change of 46.80 metres.
Watkinson Way is located within the county of Merseyside which is in the North West (England) region of the UK. 170.97 miles North West from the centre of London, 10.84 miles East from the centre of Liverpool, 15.26 miles North East from the centre of Chester and 20.86 miles West from the centre of Manchester.
| Crime: |  | Street Crime within the red circle around Watkinson Way (September 2020 to November 2020) |
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| Postcodes: |  | Postcodes for Watkinson Way |
| Walking Distances | Blue Circle = 5 Minutes Walk (400 metres) Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
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| Sunrise | 07:01 |
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| Sunset | 17:44 |
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 27 February 2021 at 16:00 (14.34 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.1°C (55.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (1 mph) |
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Travelodge Widnes Address:A562, Fiddlers Ferry Rd, Widnes, WA8 0HA Telephone:0871 984 6183 Learn More |
1.56 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Widnes Address:Venture Fields Telephone: Learn More |
1.64 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn St Helens South Address:Eurolink Telephone: Learn More |
2.19 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool Tarbock Address:Wilson Road Telephone: Learn More |
3.89 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Warrington Gemini Address:Gemini 8, Charon Way, Warrington, WA5 7YA Telephone:0871 984 6472 Learn More |
4.04 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Merseyside |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
| Average Height | Min Height | Max Height | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39.14 | 12.70 | 59.50 | 46.80 |
Watkinson Way is located within the local authority area of Halton Borough Council Council which is a .
Watkinson Way is in an unparished area.
Watkinson Way is located within the ward of Farnworth.
Watkinson Way is located within the ceremonial county of Merseyside.
Watkinson Way is located within the constituency of Halton.
Watkinson Way is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
Watkinson Way is located within the Halton Council area.
Watkinson Way is located within the Merseyside Police area.
| Watkinson Way | |
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| Latitude | 53.387516 |
| Longitude | -2.725246 |
| OS Easting (X): | 351770 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 388126 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ518881 |
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Watkinson Way | |
| ONS Area Code | E00062527 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 47.25 |
| Area Population | 1445.00 |
| Male Population | 711.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 734.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01012395 |
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| LSOA Name: | Halton 001C |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | Ageing suburbanites |
| MSOA Code: | E02002574 |
| MSOA Name: | Halton 001 |
| Iceland Widnes |
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| Unit 35, Albert Square Centre, Widnes, WA8 6JW |
| 01514248003 |
| Distance: 1.32 Miles |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Iceland Widnes |
| Morrisons Widnes |
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| Green Oaks Way, Widnes WA8 6UA |
| 0151 4205221 |
| Distance: 1.39 Miles |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Morrisons Widnes |
| Tesco Widnes Extra |
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| Ashley Retail Park, Lugsdale Rd, Widnes, WA8 7YT |
| 0345 671 9466 |
| Distance: 1.63 Miles |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Tesco Widnes Extra |
| Asda Widnes |
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| Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH |
| 0151 422 5900 |
| Distance: 1.65 Miles |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Asda Widnes |
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01928 - Runcorn |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Halton Borough Council |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Municipal Building, Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0303 333 4300 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Halton |
| The Member of Parliament is Derek Twigg |
| Details for the MP Derek Twigg on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Derek Twigg on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Derek Twigg won with a majority of 18,975 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,930 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Farnworth Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Merseyside |
| Widnes Station Car Park |
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| Victoria Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire |
| Widnes |
| WA8 7TJ |
| Distance: 0.73 km (click for directions) |
| Open 24 hrs Mon-Sun. |
| Telephone: 08450000125 |
| Operated by: Northern Rail |
| Bishops Way Car Park |
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| Bishops Way, Widnes, Cheshire |
| Widnes |
| WA8 3LP |
| Distance: 0.87 km (click for directions) |
| Telephone: 01514242061 |
| Operated by: Halton Borough Council |
| Chorleys Lane Car Park |
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| Chorleys Lane, Widnes, Cheshire |
| Widnes |
| WA8 3HS |
| Distance: 0.91 km (click for directions) |
| Operated by: Operator - Unknown |
| Pex Hill Recreation Site Car Park |
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| Pex Hill, Widnes, Merseyside |
| Widnes |
| WA8 5QW |
| Distance: 1.16 km (click for directions) |
| Telephone: 01925237000 |
| Operated by: United Utilities |
| Lunts Heath Primary School |
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| Distance: 0.15 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 1 Outstanding ( Inspected 23/07/2014) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 391 |
| Address: Lunts Heath Primary School, Wedgewood Drive, WA8 9RJ |
| Head: Mr Andrew Williams (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Lunts Heath Primary School |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School |
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| Distance: 0.31 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 10/07/2013) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 412 |
| Address: Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School, Pit Lane, WA8 9HS |
| Head: Mr Andrew Redman (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School |
| Moorfield Primary School |
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| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 04/11/2019) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 267 |
| Address: Moorfield Primary School, School Way, Moorfield Road, WA8 3HJ |
| Head: Miss Kathryn Heyes (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Moorfield Primary School |
| Birchfield Nursery School |
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| Distance: 0.8 Miles |
| Phase: Nursery |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 28/11/2013) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 114 |
| Address: Birchfield Nursery School, Victoria Avenue, WA8 7TH |
| Head: Mrs Catherine Liku (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Birchfield Nursery School |
| Highfield Hospital |
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| Address: Highfield Road, Widnes, |
| Independent Sector |
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 1.02 (miles) |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Highfield Hospital |
| Whiston Hospital |
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| Address: Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR, |
| NHS Sector |
| St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 426 1600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.35 (miles) |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Whiston Hospital |
| Aset Hospital |
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| Address: 1 Sandstone Drive, Whiston, Prescot, |
| NHS Sector |
| Aset Hospital Hassan Shaaban Limited |
| Distance: 3.45 (miles) |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Aset Hospital |
| St Helens Hospital |
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| Address: Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens, WA9 3DA, |
| NHS Sector |
| St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 426 1600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.6 (miles) |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to St Helens Hospital |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Telephone |
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| 0.48 | Dental Surgery | 163 Peel House Lane WA8 9UH | |
| 1.15 | Albert Road (dental Surgery) | 125 Albert Road WA8 6LB | |
| 1.23 | Dental Surgery | 22 Deacon Road WA8 6ED | |
| 1.60 | Dental Elements | Unit 3 Liebig Court WA8 6GD | |
| 1.80 | Widnes Healthcare Resource Centre | Oaks Place, Caldwell Road WA8 7GD |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 0.54 | Bevan Group Practice | Bevan Way | WA8 6TR | tel:0151 4243986 |
| 1.07 | Peelhouse Medical Plaza | Peel House Medical Plaza, Peel House Lane | WA8 6TN | tel:0151 4246221 |
| 1.13 | Appleton Village Surgery | 2-6 Appleton Village | WA8 6DZ | tel:0151 4232990 |
| 1.55 | Upton Rocks Primary Care | Heath Road | WA8 7NU | tel:0151 5115730 |
| 1.80 | Newtown Surgery | Oaks Place, Caldwell Road | WA8 7GD | tel:0151 4955110 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 0.38 | Rowlands Pharmacy | 11 Farnworth Street | WA8 9LH | tel:0151 4242939 |
| 0.63 | Upton Rocks Pharmacy | 12a Cronton Lane | WA8 5AJ | tel:01514 201444 |
| 1.07 | Well Pharmacy | Peel House Medical Plaza, Peel House Lane | WA8 6TN | tel:01514 242118 |
| 1.17 | Appleton Village Pharmacy | Appleton Village | WA8 6EQ | tel:01514 208794 |
| 1.19 | Wise Pharmacy Ltd | 204 Warrington Road, Crow Wood | WA8 0AX | tel:0151 4249659 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 1.07 | Plaza Opticians Ltd | Peel House Medical Plaza, Peel House Lane | WA8 6TN | |
| 1.31 | Eye Wala Ltd (cheshire) | Unit G4, Widnes Market Hall, Bradley Way | WA8 6UE | |
| 1.31 | Scrivens Opticians (widnes) | 4 Albert Square | WA8 6JW | |
| 1.32 | Specsavers (widnes) | 47 Albert Road | WA8 6JA | |
| 1.32 | Conlon Opticians (widnes) | 24 Albert Road | WA8 6JE |
| Widnes Library |
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| Kingsway Learning Centre, Victoria Road, Widnes, WA87QY |
| Telephone: 0151 907 8300 |
| Distance: 1.78 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Widnes Library |
| Chester Lane Library |
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| Four Acre Lane, St Helens, WA94DE |
| Telephone: 01744 677081 |
| Distance: 2.19 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Chester Lane Library |
| Ditton Library |
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| Queens Avenue, Widnes, WA88HR |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 2.28 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Ditton Library |
| Rainhill Library |
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| View Road, St Helens, L350LE |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 2.48 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Rainhill Library |
Widnes Station is 0.71 miles away.
Address: Widnes station, Victoria Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TJ
Widnes is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (South) lines and is managed by Northern.
Widnes Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Watkinson Way to Widnes Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| 00:06:00 | |
| Alfreton | 01:55:00 |
| Birchwood | 00:15:00 |
| Chassen Road | 00:31:30 |
| Chesterfield | 01:45:00 |
| Chinley | 00:59:00 |
| Deansgate | 00:45:00 |
| Dore & Totley | 01:29:00 |
| Dronfield | 01:39:00 |
| Edge Hill | 00:28:30 |
| Ely | 04:09:00 |
| Flixton | 00:28:00 |
| Glazebrook | 00:22:00 |
| Grantham | 03:01:00 |
| Halewood | 00:07:00 |
| Hough Green | 00:04:00 |
| Humphrey Park | 00:36:00 |
| Hunts Cross | 00:10:00 |
| Ilkeston | 02:06:30 |
| Irlam | 00:24:00 |
| Langley Mill | 02:03:00 |
| Liverpool Lime Street | 00:31:00 |
| Liverpool South Parkway | 00:16:00 |
| Manchester Oxford Road | 00:28:00 |
| Manchester Piccadilly | 00:32:00 |
| Mossley Hill | 00:22:00 |
| Norwich | 05:01:00 |
| Nottingham | 02:24:00 |
| Padgate | 00:14:00 |
| Peterborough | 03:32:00 |
| Sheffield | 01:30:00 |
| Stockport | 00:44:00 |
| Thetford | 04:30:00 |
| Trafford Park | 00:38:00 |
| Urmston | 00:32:00 |
| Warrington Central | 00:08:00 |
| West Allerton | 00:19:00 |
Hough Green Station is 2.30 miles away.
Address: Hough Green station, Liverpool Road, Hough Green, Cheshire, WA8 7XU
Hough Green is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (South) lines and is managed by Northern.
Hough Green Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Watkinson Way to Hough Green Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| 00:10:00 | |
| Birchwood | 00:20:00 |
| Chassen Road | 00:35:00 |
| Deansgate | 00:48:00 |
| Edge Hill | 00:25:00 |
| Flixton | 00:32:00 |
| Glazebrook | 00:25:30 |
| Halewood | 00:04:00 |
| Humphrey Park | 00:40:00 |
| Hunts Cross | 00:07:00 |
| Irlam | 00:28:00 |
| Liverpool Lime Street | 00:29:00 |
| Liverpool South Parkway | 00:13:00 |
| Manchester Oxford Road | 00:49:00 |
| Mossley Hill | 00:19:00 |
| Padgate | 00:18:00 |
| Trafford Park | 00:42:30 |
| Urmston | 00:36:00 |
| Warrington Central | 00:14:00 |
| West Allerton | 00:16:00 |
| Widnes | 00:04:00 |
Rainhill Station is 2.66 miles away.
Address: Rainhill station, Station Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 0LL
Rainhill is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (north) lines and is managed by Northern.
Rainhill Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Watkinson Way to Rainhill Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Alderley Edge | 01:31:00 |
| Broad Green | 00:14:00 |
| Burnage | 00:51:00 |
| Crewe | 01:54:00 |
| Deansgate | 00:34:00 |
| Earlestown | 00:11:00 |
| East Didsbury | 00:53:00 |
| Eccles (Manchester) | 00:26:00 |
| Edge Hill | 00:20:00 |
| Gatley | 00:56:00 |
| Heald Green | 00:59:00 |
| Holmes Chapel | 01:40:00 |
| Huyton | 00:07:00 |
| Lea Green | 00:03:00 |
| Liverpool Lime Street | 00:25:00 |
| Manchester Airport | 01:14:00 |
| Manchester Oxford Road | 00:37:00 |
| Manchester Piccadilly | 00:42:00 |
| Mauldeth Road | 00:48:00 |
| Newton-le-Willows | 00:13:00 |
| Patricroft | 00:24:00 |
| Roby | 00:10:00 |
| Sandbach | 01:45:00 |
| St Helens Junction | 00:06:00 |
| Styal | 01:19:00 |
| Wavertree Technology Park | 00:17:00 |
| Whiston | 00:03:00 |
| Wilmslow | 01:24:00 |
Lea Green Station is 2.74 miles away.
Address: Lea Green station, Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3BZ
Lea Green is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (north) lines and is managed by Northern.
Lea Green Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Watkinson Way to Lea Green Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Alderley Edge | 01:28:00 |
| Broad Green | 00:17:00 |
| Burnage | 00:47:00 |
| Crewe | 01:51:00 |
| Deansgate | 00:31:00 |
| Dewsbury | 01:08:00 |
| Earlestown | 00:07:00 |
| East Didsbury | 00:50:00 |
| Eccles (Manchester) | 00:23:00 |
| Edge Hill | 00:24:00 |
| Garforth | 01:29:00 |
| Gatley | 00:53:00 |
| Heald Green | 00:56:00 |
| Holmes Chapel | 01:37:00 |
| Huddersfield | 00:57:00 |
| Huyton | 00:11:00 |
| Leeds | 01:22:00 |
| Liverpool Lime Street | 00:28:00 |
| Malton | 02:20:00 |
| Manchester Airport | 01:11:00 |
| Manchester Oxford Road | 00:34:00 |
| Manchester Piccadilly | 00:38:00 |
| Manchester Victoria | 00:26:00 |
| Mauldeth Road | 00:45:00 |
| Newton-le-Willows | 00:10:00 |
| Patricroft | 00:21:00 |
| Rainhill | 00:04:00 |
| Roby | 00:14:00 |
| Sandbach | 01:42:00 |
| Scarborough | 02:45:00 |
| Seamer | 02:37:00 |
| St Helens Junction | 00:03:00 |
| Stalybridge | 00:38:00 |
| Styal | 01:16:00 |
| Warrington Bank Quay | 00:21:00 |
| Wavertree Technology Park | 00:20:00 |
| Whiston | 00:07:00 |
| Wilmslow | 01:20:30 |
| York | 01:53:00 |
Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal is 11.24 miles away
Directions from Watkinson Way to Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal is 11.35 miles away
Directions from Watkinson Way to Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal is 11.74 miles away
Directions from Watkinson Way to Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
Seacombe Ferry Terminal is 12.09 miles away
Junction: M62 J7/A57/A557/A570 - 1.38 Miles Away
Junction: M62 J6/M57/A5300/A5080 - 3.51 Miles Away
Junction: M62 J8 - 3.77 Miles Away
Junction: M57 J2/A57/A58/B5194/B5199 - 4.84 Miles Away
| Attraction Name: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Distance: 2.48 (miles) |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre |
| Attraction Name: The Old Smithy & Heritage Centre |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Distance: 5.36 (miles) |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to The Old Smithy & Heritage Centre |
| Attraction Name: Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road [Beatles] |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 6.47 (miles) |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road [Beatles] |
| Attraction Name: Speke Hall, Gardens & Estate |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 7.06 (miles) |
| Directions from Watkinson Way to Speke Hall, Gardens & Estate |
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