🇬🇧 Widnes, United Kingdom
The Hillcrest Hotel
📍 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 9AR
Your stay — The Hillcrest Hotel
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Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
WidnesNon-emergency police: 101. For gas emergencies: 0800 111 999. For health advice: NHS 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 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.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Widnes Interchange → The Kingsway Hotel (on Victoria Road)
💡 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.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport → The Kingsway Hotel, Widnes
💡 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.
Liverpool Lime Street Station → Widnes Station (then 0.6 mile walk or bus)
💡 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.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (stop 5) → Widnes, Albert Road (0.4 miles from hotel)
💡 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.
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
💡 Try the stall selling black pudding and bacon baps — proper breakfast for under £3. Best time is 9am-11am for freshest goods.
💡 The bowling green is open for free taster sessions on Sunday mornings in summer — just turn up.
💡 Visit the ranger station for a map of the industrial history trail — you'll see old railway bridges and canal remains most people miss.
💡 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.
💡 Entry is £5 for adults, but kids under 5 get in free. Go on a clear day — the tower view is worth the price.