Welcome to Winsford

Winsford is a town located in the heart of Cheshire, England. It is situated on the River Weaver and is known for its salt mining industry. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are still many historical landmarks and buildings that can be seen today. Winsford is a bustling town with a population of over 30,000 people, and it is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the town's history and natural beauty.

One of the most notable landmarks in Winsford is the Winsford Salt Mine. The mine has been in operation for over 170 years and is one of the largest salt mines in the UK. The salt from the mine is used for a variety of purposes, including food production, water treatment, and road gritting. Visitors can take a tour of the mine and learn about the history of salt mining in the area. The town also has a museum dedicated to the salt industry, which provides an in-depth look at the history of salt mining in Winsford.

Winsford is also home to a number of parks and nature reserves, including the Winsford Flash Nature Reserve. The reserve is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, and it is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The town also has a number of sports facilities, including a leisure centre and a golf course. Overall, Winsford is a vibrant and bustling town with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wharton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Tomlinson	Greville Drive Winsford Cheshire CW7 3EP 01606663530 School Website
Winsford High Street Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Joule	High Street Winsford Cheshire CW7 2AU 01606668066 School Website
St Chads C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Speed	Gladstone Street Winsford Cheshire CW7 4AT 01606663683 School Website
Willow Wood Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Martin Bell	Bradbury Road Wharton Winsford Cheshire CW7 3HN 01606593896 School Website
The Winsford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Laura Halsall	Grange Lane Winsford Cheshire CW7 2BT 01606592300 School Website
Grange Community Nursery And Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Williams	Brindley Avenue Winsford Cheshire CW7 2EG 1606800390 School Website
Jefferson House Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Monica Ursoi Leontescu	The Old Vicarage Darnhall School Lane Winsford CW7 1JT 1606554153 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martine Gum	Woodford Lane Winsford Cheshire CW7 2JS 01606668790 School Website
Darnhall Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Tomlinson	Sandyhill Road Darnhall Winsford Cheshire CW7 1JL 01606593315 School Website
Over St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Snowdon	Delamere Street Winsford Cheshire CW7 2LU 01606592608 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Winsford Station Road, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3NF 0.78 Miles

Hartford Chester Road, Hartford, Cheshire, CW8 1QX 3.73 Miles

Greenbank Chester Road, Greenbank, Cheshire, CW8 4AS 4.14 Miles

Cuddington Norley Road, Cuddington, Cheshire, CW8 2LE 4.72 Miles

Northwich Manchester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5LY 4.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Class Travel Services 01606 863656 2 Leven Ave, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3TA 0.10 Miles
Tony's Taxis 01606 559348 8 Eden Avenue, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3AS 0.19 Miles
Glyns Cars 01606 594101 105 Station Rd, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DE 0.29 Miles
Sams Cabs 01606 556073 128A High Street, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2AP 0.34 Miles
K And C Private Hire 01606 558747 1 Spinney Cl, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3UB 0.42 Miles
First Choice Cars Ltd 01606 556000 Unit 3/Queens Court/Sadler Rd, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2BD 0.51 Miles
A And A Minibuses 0161 334 0003 32 Mayfield Drive, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3RP 0.57 Miles
P And K Travel 01606 861661 20 The Maples, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3BF 0.63 Miles
Gemini Cars 01606 594020 15 Kentmere Avenue, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2DW 0.72 Miles
Winsford Taxis 01606 550055 2 Thames Place, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3LG 0.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barton Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Store Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lagos Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rookery Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princess Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Station Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Weaver Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winsford Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crook Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lodge Drive Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Asda Store Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Wharton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queens Hotel Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Weaver Valley Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Rilshaw Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Willow Wood Surgery 01606 861120	Willow Wood Surgery Wharton Phc Crook Lane, Wharton. Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3GY
Swanlow Medical Centre 01606 544644	Swanlow Medical Centre Dene Drive Pc Centre Winsford Cheshire CW7 1AT
High Street Practice Winsford 01606 544130	High St. Medical Practice Dene Drive Pc Centre Winsford Cheshire CW7 1AT
The Weaver Vale Surgery 01606 544000	Weaver Vale Surgery Dene Drive Pc Centre Winsford Cheshire CW7 1AT
Dene Drive Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Dene Drive Winsford Cheshire CW7 1AT

Local Stores

Winsford
Wharton Road
Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 3AP
01606 596662
Store Website
0.51 miles

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SPAR Winsford
Over Square Garage
Delamere Street
Winsford
CW7 2LU
01606 590561
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Winsford Surgery
84 - 88 High Street Winsford Cheshire CW7 2AP 01606 592 714 willowswinsford@btconnect.com 0.28 miles


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Salt House Veterinary Centre
374 High Street Winsford Cheshire CW7 2DP 0.69 miles

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Middlewich Veterinary Surgery
39 Newton Heath Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9HL 01606 833731 2.72 miles

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Ark Veterinary Surgery
Kingsmead Square Regency Way Kingsmead Northwich Cheshire CW9 8UW 01606 810777 enquiries@arkvets.org.uk Website 3.46 miles
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Avian Veterinary Services
16 Dalby Court Gadbrook Business Centre Rudheath Northwich Cheshire CW9 7TN 01606 350 410 info@avianveterinaryservices.co.uk Website 3.89 miles

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Willows Farm Animal Practice
Willows Head Office Langdale House, Gadbrook Business Park Rudheath Northwich Cheshire CW9 7TN 01606 723200 farmoffice@willowsvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.89 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Owely Wood
108 Owley Wood Rd Weaverham Northwich CW8 3JU 5.17 miles

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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 5.93 miles

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Marbury Country Park
Great Walk. The Whole Walk Can Be Done Off Lead. Budworth Lake Is Great For A Cool Off On A Hot Day. There Is A Pathed Area As Well As Walks Through The Trees. Parking Costs £1.50 For 3 Hours. Last Cast Cottage 7 Marbury Ln Northwich Lancashire CW9 6AS 6.22 miles

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Marbury Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk In Marbury Country Park, Northwich, Cheshire. There Is A Good Network Of Paths Throughout The Park, With This Route Being Accessible. Once Part Of The Marbury Hall Estate, You Will Find Remaining Features Such As Lime Avenues, Large Open Lawns And Arboretum. CW9 6AT 6.27 miles The Park Is Located Off Marbury Lane, Signed From Junction 10 Of The M56 And Northwich Town Centre.

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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 6.42 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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Dutton Locks
This Walk Is So Good For The Dog To Run Around, It's Pathed, And Also Through Fields. There Are Also Some Cute Places To Sit And Have A Picnic Or A Rest And Watch The Ducks Go By! The Dutton Locks Are Really Picturesque And There Are Lovely Views! 5 Cliff Rd Acton Bridge Northwich CW8 3QY 6.76 miles It'S Literally Along The A49, Park At The Leigh Arms Pub And Walk Along The Ship Canal!

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