Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Widnes

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Dan1980 used under CC BY 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Sankey Valley Park is a wonderful location to blow those cobwebs away, get that heart rate up and partake in a brisk walk in Warrington’s most loved parkland."

"Excellent park for a decent length walk, plenty of wildlife along the way. There are many birds and a couple of foxes around dusk. There is also plenty of space and singing birds."

"Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve is a place brimming in an abundance of the many wildlife that you can find in this area. A nature reserve consisted of wetlands and tillable land, this is certainly the best place to be closer to nature with the thriving population of different birds and water voles. From spot marsh harriers, barn owls, sparrowhawks and peregrine falcons, as well as, lapwings, redshank, dunlin and oystercatchers you would certainly feel amazed exploring the place and the wildlife known in the area."

"Nestling alongside the River Alt, Lunt Village is home to this peaceful haven of wildlife and tranquility. You’ll find an assortment of inhabitants at this bird-watching site; from water birds to barn owls, geese and kestrels, as you make your way around signposted paths at this wonderful wetland nature reserve. Further details here"

"A post shared by Miš Lov (@mish_lov) on Jul 16, 2018 at 8:07am PDT. Lunt Meadows is a little-explored, quiet wetland reserve perfect for kids, walkers, and twitchers. There’s even a chance to explore an active archegonial site, woodlands, and go for a stroll along the banks of the River Alt."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Tucked away from Warrington’s main town centre, where you will find all your standard high street shops and some small independent boutiques too, you will find Woolston Park. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning or sunny weekday after work, Woolston Park is a much-loved spot by local people."

"Eastham Country Park is a 100 acres of woodland that is good for peaceful walks while having a one of a kind birdwatching adventure. Experience the abundance in birdlife and greeneries that this country park is offering. A perfect place for the family to have their quality time, kids and their parents would love to do the many activities offered in this place."

"The Trafford Ecology Park is tucked away in the industrial Trafford Park behind an oil depot and is a registered Biological Important site and a true oasis of wildlife. The park is spread across an area of eleven acres and is a true delight for a nature enthusiast."

"The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool showcases a range of exhibits, artwork, and items from Leonardo da Vinci exhibitions to over 10,000 items of clothing dating from the 1700s to present day. Explore some of the Pre-Raphaelites paintings which are some of the best in the world. This museum is also free entry, so don't miss out."

"1 km from city center 5 out of 10 places to visit in Liverpool. The Walker Art Gallery is one of the best art galleries in UK and it was opened in 1877. It exhibits a collection of national as well as international art and now it has a large part of Italian Renaissance collection."

"With a superb display of British art and some outstanding Italian and Flemish works, this is one of the best British art collections…"

"You'll need to have a browse of this menu online before your booking at NYL, because everything sounds so damn good, you could be hours trying to decide what to order. Bottomless bevs include prosecco, Coronas and three different types of G&Ts, while brunch dishes range from Sweet Potato Eggs Benedict, a mouthwatering Fry Up (or Anti-Fry Up for vegans), Crispy Chicken Wings, Cured Gammon and Emmental Cheese Toastie and Breakfast Pizza (tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, chorizo, spinach and egg, or a veggie option with onion and tomato). Pretty sure they could hear our tummies rumbling from space."

"NYL is based on the ground floor of Aloft Liverpool and is famous for its gin offering Book a booth here and raise a glass to 2020!"

"Home to juicy, jaw-stretching burgers, the famous Clam Sam, incredible chilli-cheese fries, and now some heated outdoor tables. The FSK garden is a pretty lovely spot to grab a bite with your mates – we recommend washing it down with some sloe gin mulled wine and Baileys hot chocolate. It is Christmas after all…"

"Find Free State Kitchen on Maryland Street just off Hope street and enter into their incredible garden for their beautiful American inspired menu. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Free State Kitchen Liverpool (@fskliverpool)"

"Free State Kitchen’s Garden is the perfect little hidden gem to soak up the sun in with a drink and a burger with your mates. Make sure you book your table so you don’t miss out. View this post on Instagram"

"Serving up cuisine from world-famous chef Marco Pierre White, Marco's Media City offers authentic New York Italian cuisine in a charming setting. Floor-to-ceiling windows stretch across the bright, buzzy dining room, making for spectacular panoramic…"

"This eclectic little bakery was established in 2013 and offers 100 percent vegan custom cakes, donuts, tortes, other desserts, and even light breakfast and lunch fare. Whether you want a colorful, whimsical cake or a more subdued, classically beautiful cake, it can be tailored to your special occasion. They have standard and more unique cake flavors such as their Gin and Tonic with Lime and Raspberry and Pistachio, and the same goes for their donuts with the Peanut Butter and Cherry Black Forest and the Chocolate Orange Cream."

"Found just off Hulme Park, this vegan cafe and ice cream parlour provide soya-based delights for those hankering ice cream without the cream, along with a great selection of vegetarian breakfast and lunch options. They’re known for frequenting festivals and will be at Chorlton Vegan Fair and Parklife this summer. St Wilfrid’s Enterprise Centre, Royce Rd, Hulme, M15 5BJ"

"We love ice cream that’s good for the animals just as much as it’s good for us. TeaTime Collective dedicate their whole ice cream range to dairy-free loveliness. It’s a bakery/cafe on Oldham Street and it’s home to dairy-free treats."