Welcome to Upton Rocks

Upton Rocks is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Widnes and is known for its picturesque countryside and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and quiet of rural living while still being within easy reach of the amenities of nearby towns and cities.

One of the main attractions of Upton Rocks is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, making it the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. There are plenty of walking and cycling trails in the area, as well as opportunities for fishing and horse riding. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Upton Rocks Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and family outings.

Despite its rural location, Upton Rocks is well-connected to the rest of Cheshire and beyond. The village is just a short drive from the M62 motorway, which provides easy access to Liverpool, Manchester, and other major cities in the North West. There are also regular bus services to nearby towns and villages, as well as a train station in Widnes with direct links to Liverpool and Manchester. Overall, Upton Rocks is a charming village that offers the best of both worlds – a peaceful rural setting with easy access to urban amenities.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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 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
Newton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Griffiths	Kingsway West Newton Chester Cheshire CH2 2LA 01244667930 School Website
Pine Lodge Pupil Referral Unit Ages:13-17 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Thomas	79 Liverpool Road Chester Cheshire CH2 1AW 01244397598 School Website
The Hammond Other Independent School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Roscoe	Mannings Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 4ES 01244305350 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bache Mill Lane, Bache, Cheshire, CH2 1BS 0.63 Miles

Chester City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS 1.62 Miles

Capenhurst Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HE 3.83 Miles

Ellesmere Port Europa Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AR 4.31 Miles

Stanlow And Thornton Shell Oil Refinery, Stanlow, Cheshire, CH2 4NU 4.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ch1 Chauffeur Services Ltd 07723 335840 17 Park Walk, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2EQ 1.16 Miles
Airport Express Chester 01244 341908 Chester Enterprise Centre, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NE 1.54 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Chester Railway Station, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 1.60 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Station Rd, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 1.60 Miles
Prima Executive Cars 01244 312600 Westminster Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AR 1.63 Miles
Chester Cab Co Ltd 01244 312222 Hoole La, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3EF 1.72 Miles
Chester Radio Taxis 01244 372372 55A Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4EW 1.78 Miles
Chester Private Hire 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 1.97 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 1.97 Miles
Abbey Chauffeur Hire 01244 326326 100 Foregate St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 1.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ch2 Meadows Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Upton Heath Post Office Upton Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch2 Oakfield Drive Upton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Church Lane Upton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Caughall Road Upton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Weston Grove Upton Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Ch2 Moston Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Linksway Upton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenfields. Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Marlow Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Newhall Road Plas Newton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 The Dale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Pine Gardens Upton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Wealstone Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Upton Village Surgery 01244 382238	Upton Village Surgery Wealstone Lane, Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1HD
Chester Medical Centre	Chester Medical Centre The Dale Liverpool Road Chester Cheshire CH2 4BD
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
Extended Hours Service 01244 650300	1829 Building Countess Of Chester Hp Liverpool Road, Chester Cheshire CH2 1HJ

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Behavioural Referrals Ltd Veterinary Practice
10 Rushton Drive Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1RE 01244 377365 Website 0.29 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Wayside Veterinary Centre
2 Long Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2PD 01244 570364 reception@thegatehousevets.com 1.08 miles

Animals Treated
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Chester Vets4pets
35 Brook Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2EB 01244 400273 chester@vets4pets.com Website 1.24 miles
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Animals Treated
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Flookersbrook Veterinary Surgery
2 Ermine Road Chester Cheshire CH2 3PL 01244 313311 flookersbrookvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.40 miles
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Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	17:00
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The Storrar Practice
The Storrar Practice 26 Tarvin Road Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5DH 01244 311106 mail@thestorrarpractice.co.uk Website 2.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Western Avenue Veterinary Centre
Unit C Sydney Parade Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5QY 01244377076 info@dvsdiagnostics.com 2.35 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Tue	15:00	19:00
Wed	13:00	19:00
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Lunch Break: 13:00 - 14:00
Fri	09:00	18:00
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Sat	09:00	18:00
Lunch Break: 13:00 - 14:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 7.50 miles

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Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 8.01 miles Car Park Free

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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 8.15 miles Wirral

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 8.29 miles

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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 9.20 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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Delamere Forest Walk
Delamere Forest Park Is A Great Day Out With The 4 Legged Buddie. There Are Many Trails To Take, On And Off Road. There Are A Few Lakes Around, Also Picnic Area And Shop/Cafe For When You Need A Icecream And A Drink For The Dog. For More Info Check Out There Website. Http://Www.Forestry.Gov.Uk/Forestry/Infd-6Mhjxj 35 Station Rd Delamere Northwich CW8 2HU 9.63 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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