🇬🇧 Widnes, United Kingdom

The Hillcrest Hotel

📍 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 9AR

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Your stay — The Hillcrest Hotel

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Good to know — Widnes

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Plugs & power

Type G · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP

Emergency Contacts

Widnes
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Ambulance / Medical
999 or 112
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Fire Department
999 or 112

Non-emergency police: 101. For gas emergencies: 0800 111 999. For health advice: NHS 111.

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Where to Eat

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The Majors Arms Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Millfield Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Victoria Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Grapes Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Baltic Pearl Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Premier Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Imperial Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Village Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Widnes, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at The Hillcrest Hotel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

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Getting Around

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Stagecoach 79/C10 2.20 GBP (single)

Widnes Interchange → The Kingsway Hotel (on Victoria Road)

8 min · Every 15–20 minutes · 05:30–23:15 Monday–Saturday; reduced Sunday

💡 Alight at the 'Ditton Road' stop, not the Victoria Road one – it's a 2-minute walk across the park to the hotel front door.

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Airport Transfer 25–30 GBP

Liverpool John Lennon Airport → The Kingsway Hotel, Widnes

20 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book with Delta Taxis Widnes for a fixed £25 fare. They meet you at the arrivals rank and know the shortcut via Speke Road to avoid tolls.

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Northern Rail (Liverpool Lime Street–Widnes) 4.80 GBP (off-peak single)

Liverpool Lime Street Station → Widnes Station (then 0.6 mile walk or bus)

18 min · Every 30 minutes · 06:00–22:30 Monday–Saturday; 07:30–22:00 Sunday

💡 Buy a return on the Northern app – it's often £1 cheaper than the ticket machine. From Widnes station, turn left onto Victoria Road; the hotel is a straight 10-minute walk uphill.

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Arriva 500 (Airport Express) 5.50 GBP (single)

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (stop 5) → Widnes, Albert Road (0.4 miles from hotel)

35 min · Every 30 minutes · 07:00–21:00 daily

💡 This bus avoids the Runcorn Bridge toll and drops you near the chip shop on Albert Road. Walk straight down Birchfield Road and you'll see the hotel sign in 5 minutes. Cheaper than taxi but slower in traffic.

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About Widnes

Wikipedia ↗

The next United Kingdom general election is scheduled to be held no later than 15 August 2029. It will determine the composition of the House of Commons.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Attractions in Widnes

Widnes Market Free

💡 Try the stall selling black pudding and bacon baps — proper breakfast for under £3. Best time is 9am-11am for freshest goods.

Victoria Park Free

💡 The bowling green is open for free taster sessions on Sunday mornings in summer — just turn up.

Spike Island Free

💡 Visit the ranger station for a map of the industrial history trail — you'll see old railway bridges and canal remains most people miss.

St Mary's Church (Farnworth) Free

💡 The yew tree in the churchyard is estimated at 1,500 years old — older than the church itself. Look for the carved bench inside depicting local history.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre

💡 Entry is £5 for adults, but kids under 5 get in free. Go on a clear day — the tower view is worth the price.

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