Welcome to Backford Cross

Backford Cross is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. The village is situated on the A41 road, which connects Birkenhead and London. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking and cycling. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Backford Hall.

Backford Cross is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the Cheshire countryside. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking and cycling. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Backford Hall. The hall was built in the 17th century and is now used as a conference centre.

Backford Cross is a small but vibrant village, with a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village also has a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village is a great place to live or visit, with its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 0.5°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Acresfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mike Dixon	Acres Lane Upton By Chester Chester Cheshire CH2 1LJ 1244257350 School Website
Upton Heath Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Roberts	Upton Lane Upton Heath Upton-By-Chester Chester Cheshire CH2 1ED 1244455665 School Website
Upton Westlea Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Carruthers	Weston Grove Upton-By-Chester Chester Cheshire CH2 1QJ 01244667880 School Website
Dorin Park School And Specialist Sen College Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Lee	Wealstone Lane Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1HD 01244470134 School Website
St Oswalds C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dave Wallace	Grove Road Mollington Chester Cheshire CH1 6LG 01244456007 School Website
Upton By Chester High School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lee Cummins	St James Avenue Upton-By-Chester Chester Cheshire CH2 1NN 01244259800 School Website
Mill View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Doyle	Wealstone Lane Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1HB 01244381443 School Website
Firs School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosemary Evans	45 Newton Lane Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 2HJ 01244322443 School Website
The Hammond Other Independent School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Roscoe	Mannings Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 4ES 01244305350 School Website
St Theresas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Holland	Kipling Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5UU 01244470860 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bache Mill Lane, Bache, Cheshire, CH2 1BS 1.41 Miles

Chester City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS 2.48 Miles

Capenhurst Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HE 3.11 Miles

Ellesmere Port Europa Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AR 3.46 Miles

Overpool Overpool Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 3LW 3.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ch1 Chauffeur Services Ltd 07723 335840 17 Park Walk, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2EQ 2.00 Miles
Mca Luxury Minibus 01244 851209 Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6JS 2.18 Miles
Airport Express Chester 01244 341908 Chester Enterprise Centre, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NE 2.40 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Chester Railway Station, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 2.45 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Station Rd, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 2.45 Miles
Prima Executive Cars 01244 312600 Westminster Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AR 2.50 Miles
Chester Radio Taxis 01244 372372 55A Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4EW 2.51 Miles
Chester Cab Co Ltd 01244 312222 Hoole La, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3EF 2.59 Miles
My P.A. Executive Cars 01244 490071 Old Port Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4JP 2.78 Miles
Minibus Hire Chester 01244 555002 Town Hall/Northgate St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ 2.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ch2 Moston Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 The Dale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Backford Village Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ch2 Oakfield Drive Upton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenfields. Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Caughall Road Upton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Meadows Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Upton Heath Post Office Upton Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch2 Church Lane Upton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Linksway Upton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Wervin Wervin Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Ch1 Great Mollington Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Ch2 Croughton Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ch2 Weston Grove Upton Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Upton Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chester Medical Centre	Chester Medical Centre The Dale Liverpool Road Chester Cheshire CH2 4BD
Upton Village Surgery 01244 382238	Upton Village Surgery Wealstone Lane, Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1HD
Extended Hours Service 01244 650300	1829 Building Countess Of Chester Hp Liverpool Road, Chester Cheshire CH2 1HJ
St Columba - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Plas Newton Lane Chester CH2 1PL
St Columba - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Plas Newton Lane Chester CH2 1PL

Local Stores

Kingsway - Chester
99a Kingsway
Newton
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 2LJ
01244 325120
Store Website
1.88 miles

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SPAR Upton
SPAR
143 Long Lane
Upton
CH2 1JF
01244 380572
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Behavioural Referrals Ltd Veterinary Practice
10 Rushton Drive Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1RE 01244 377365 Website 1.16 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Wayside Veterinary Centre
2 Long Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2PD 01244 570364 reception@thegatehousevets.com 1.85 miles

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Chestergates Veterinary Specialists
Cvs (Uk) Ltd Unit F, Telford Court Chester Gates, Gates Lane Chester Cheshire CH1 6LT 01244 853 823 info@chestergates.org.uk Website 1.97 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Cranmore Veterinary Surgery
Cvs (Uk) Ltd Unit E, Telford Court Chester Gates, Gates Lane Chester Cheshire CH1 6LT 01244 853 823 jackie@chestergates.org.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Chester Vets4pets
35 Brook Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2EB 01244 400273 chester@vets4pets.com Website 2.08 miles
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Animor
Sainsbury'S Ellesmere Port Kinsey Road Cheshire Oakes Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 9HN 0330 134 8571 contact@animor.com Website 2.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Eastham Country Park
Vast Woodlands And Grass Areas For Off Lead Walking And Squirrel Chasing.Parking, Toilets, Cafe &Amp; Pub All Accessible From Park. Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre Birkenhead 7.28 miles Wirral

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Wepre Park
This Is A Great Little Walk For Little Legs – Ideal As It’S Got A Good Path (Pushchair-Friendly, Most Of The Way).Parking Is Free And There’S Plenty Of It. It Has Park Area With Picnic Benches And A Café Area Next To The Car Park, Also With Toilets. 51 Wepre Ln Connah'S Quay Deeside CH5 4JR 7.37 miles

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Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 7.84 miles Car Park Free

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 9.13 miles

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Pickering Pastures
Beautiful Views Of Runcorn Bridge And The River Mersey.. Free Car Park To Sit And Admire The View So Less Energetic Ones Can Wait In Car With Hot Flask Of Tea While You Walk Over To Admire The Views. We Turned Left And Walked Upto The Small Bridge And Winding Steps To Then Find Another Footpath. After A Few More Miles We Turned Back. Benches On The Way To Sit Admire The Views And Lots Of Places To Throw Sticks..Bobby And Me Enjoyed Our Sunny Crisp Morning Today. Pickering'S Pasture Mersey View Rd Widnes Lancashire WA8 8LP 9.41 miles I Used My Sat Nav On My Phone With Google Maps And It'S Not Hard To Find

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Delamere Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire. On This Route, You Will Follow The Red Waymarked Blakemere Trail, Allowing You To Walk Among Mature Trees And Around Blakemere Moss. Delamere Forest Is The Largest Forest In Cheshire, With Many Walking Trails In The Forest. CW8 2HZ 9.50 miles Situated Approximately 10 Miles From The Outskirts Of Chester And Close To The M56. The Forest Park Is Well Sign-Posted From The A54, A556 And B5152.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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Feels Like	-1.3°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-4.2°C	-5°C	-4.1°C	-1.3°C	0°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-3.4°C	-4.7°C

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Feels Like	-4.9°C	-4.4°C	-4°C	-3.8°C	-3.6°C	-2.4°C	-0.6°C	-0.1°C	-0.2°C	-0.2°C	0°C	0.2°C

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Temp	1.8°C	0.7°C	-0.5°C	-1.4°C	-0.8°C	1.7°C	5.6°C	8.7°C	9.5°C	8.3°C	6.6°C	3.9°C
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