The Halfway Line, our Warrington journal
Warrington sits halfway between Liverpool and Manchester. These are our notes on working here, settling in for a few weeks, and making the most of the town and everything around it.
- Working here
- Long stays and moves
- Going out
- With children
- Day trips
More stops on the line

Day trips from Warrington: cities, coast and hills
Day trips from Warrington by train and car: Liverpool, Manchester and Chester, Tatton Park and Dunham Massey, the Crosby and Formby coast, the Peaks and Conwy.
Family days out from Warrington, rain or shine
Days out with children from a Warrington base: Gulliver's World, Walton Hall's children's zoo, Chester Zoo, farms and forests, and ideas for rainy days.
Long-stay accommodation in Warrington: a practical guide
Staying in Warrington for weeks or months? Why an apartment suits a long stay, what to check before you book, and how to settle into everyday life in town.
Moving to Warrington: areas, commuting and first steps
Relocating to Warrington? A plain guide to the areas people look at, commuting by train and motorway, and the council and NHS tasks for your first month.
Staying near Warrington Hospital: a guide for NHS staff
A practical guide for NHS staff and placement students staying near Warrington Hospital: the trust, Halton Hospital, getting there, parking and shift tips.
Things to do in Warrington this weekend: a two-day plan
A simple two-day plan for a Warrington weekend: the museum, Golden Gates and market, parks and canal walks, an evening out and a Sunday walk at Lymm Dam.
Where to stay for a match or gig in Liverpool or Manchester
Warrington is a calm base for matches and concerts in Liverpool and Manchester. How to reach Anfield, the Etihad, Co-op Live and more, and get back after.
Stay in central Warrington
Two well-kept apartments with full kitchens and room to work. Book direct for the best rate, or read our Warrington guide first.



