Welcome to Vicarscross

Vicarscross is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of the city of Chester and is bordered by the villages of Christleton, Littleton, and Great Boughton. The village has a population of around 3,000 people and is known for its picturesque surroundings and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Vicarscross is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window that was designed by the renowned artist Edward Burne-Jones. Another historic building in the village is Vicarscross Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now used as a nursing home.

Despite its small size, Vicarscross has a strong sense of community and is home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, a community center, and several parks and green spaces, making it a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Overall, Vicarscross is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Oates	Lightfoot Street Hoole Chester Cheshire CH2 3AD 01244478968 School Website
The Grosvenor Park Church Of England Academy Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Clark	Union Street Chester Cheshire CH1 1QP 1244569560 School Website
Maple Grove School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Ben Reading	Clare Avenue Chester CH2 3HR 1244257950 School Website
St Martins Academy Chester Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Wenda Smith	91 Hoole Road Chester Cheshire CH2 3NG 01244566166 School Website
Hoole Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosalind Flanders	Hoole Lane Hoole Chester Cheshire CH2 3HB 01244323890 School Website
Abbey School For Exceptional Children Other Independent Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Dr Katy Lee	10-12 Abbey Square Chester CH1 2HU 1244960000 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
Cherry Grove Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Beth Hacking	Chapel Lane Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5EN 01244478316 School Website
Chester Blue Coat Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Matthew Hover	Walpole Street Chester Cheshire CH1 4HG 01244455275 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS 0.09 Miles

Bache Mill Lane, Bache, Cheshire, CH2 1BS 1.20 Miles

Capenhurst Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HE 5.26 Miles

Stanlow And Thornton Shell Oil Refinery, Stanlow, Cheshire, CH2 4NU 5.93 Miles

Ellesmere Port Europa Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AR 6.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prima Executive Cars 01244 312600 Westminster Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AR 0.15 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Chester Railway Station, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 0.16 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Station Rd, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 0.16 Miles
Airport Express Chester 01244 341908 Chester Enterprise Centre, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NE 0.16 Miles
Minibus Hire Warrington 01925 363003 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HJ 0.31 Miles
Chester Private Hire 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.38 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.38 Miles
Abbey Chauffeur Hire 01244 326326 100 Foregate St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.38 Miles
Empire Taxi And Private Hire 0800 232 1132 87 Christleton Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5UQ 0.55 Miles
Chester Cab Co Ltd 01244 312222 Hoole La, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3EF 0.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ch1 Queens Road City Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chester General Station Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch2 Lightfoot Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waitrose Supermarket Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch1 Station Road Business Box Collection Today available until:13:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30
Ch1 Station Road Collection Today available until:13:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Ch2 Station View Station Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Ermine Road Hoole Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Hoole Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Brook Street Post Office Brook Street Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch2 Hoole Post Office Faulkner Street Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch2 Mark Close Hoole Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 York Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Foregate St/2 Collection Today available until:13:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wdp Chester 0300 3034549	Aqua House 51 Boughton Chester CH3 5AF
Boughton Medical Group 01244 325421	Boughton Medical Group Boughton Health Centre Hoole Lane, Boughton Chester, Cheshire CH2 3DP
St Werburgh's Medical Practice Homeless 01244 665834	2A George Street Chester Cheshire CH1 3EQ
Park Medical Centre 01244 324136	Park Medical Centre Shavington Ave,Newton Lne Chester Cheshire CH2 3RD
The Elms Medical Centre 01244 351000	2Nd Fl, Fountains Health Delamere Street Chester Cheshire CH1 4DS

Local Stores

Chester - Hoole Road
Hoole Road
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 3NH
01244 343916
Store Website
0.27 miles

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SPAR Vicars Cross
52-56 Green Lane
Vicars Cross
CH3 5LB
01244 340709
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Flookersbrook Veterinary Surgery
2 Ermine Road Chester Cheshire CH2 3PL 01244 313311 flookersbrookvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.32 miles
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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 0.42 miles
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Chester Vets4pets
35 Brook Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2EB 01244 400273 chester@vets4pets.com Website 0.50 miles
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Chester Caldy Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Caldy Valley Road Great Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5PR 01244 353020 chestercaldy@vets4pets.com Website 1.16 miles
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Wayside Veterinary Centre
2 Long Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2PD 01244 570364 reception@thegatehousevets.com 1.21 miles

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Behavioural Referrals Ltd Veterinary Practice
10 Rushton Drive Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1RE 01244 377365 Website 1.42 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 6.80 miles

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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 7.74 miles

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Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 8.85 miles Car Park Free

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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 9.13 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 9.51 miles

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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking. Alyn Waters 9.58 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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