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Earlestown Tourist Information


Earlestown is a suburb of Newton le Willows and owes much of its development to the coming of the railways in the 1830s.

It was well known throughout the world for locomotives built in the town. It also had a wagon works, coal mines and a sugar refinery. The industry disappeared a long time ago and Earlestown is now a commuter area for the surrounding cities and towns.

Earlestown Market probably attracts most visitors to the town. It is open every Monday and Friday and is one of the largest in the North West. Adjacent to the market is the pedestrianised main street with a selection of multiple and local retailers.

Another attraction is the Sankey Valley Park. This is an 8 mile long linear park following the route of the Sankey Canal from St Helens to Warrington. At Earlestown is the Sankey Viaduct (known locally as the 9 Arches). This is a historic spot as the viaduct carries Britains first passenger railway over Britains first canal. There are pathways from the Sankey Valley Park linking Earlestown with Collins Green, Burtonwood, Winwick, St Helens and Warrington.

Description by Robert Holmes

 

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What's near Earlestown

Attractions:
  Walton Hall Gardens  6 Miles
  Knowsley Safari Park  7 Miles
  Norton Priory Museum and Gardens  7 Miles
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Towns:
  Old Boston  1 Mile
  Burtonwood  1 Mile
  Collins Green  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Halifax Property Services  <1 Mile
  Fraser Reeves Estate Agents  1 Mile
  Bridgfords North West  1 Mile
Hotels:
  Holiday Inn Haydock M6, Junction 23  1 Mile
  Thistle Haydock  2 Miles
  Ramada Encore Haydock  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Orchard Cottage  4 Miles
  The Shippon  10 Miles
  Ingleside House  10 Miles
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Campsites:
  Acorns Caravan Park  16 Miles
  Waggon and Horses Caravan Club  25 Miles
  Dale Hey Farm  25 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld St Helens  3 Miles

TIC: St Helens Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01744 755150  3 Miles


Attractions near Earlestown
Walton Hall Gardens (6 Miles)*
With spacious lawns, picnic areas, play area, children's zoo, heritage centre and outdoor games it is the ideal place for a family day out.
Knowsley Safari Park (7 Miles)*
Knowsley was opened to the public in July 1971 by the 18th Earl of Derby. The 'safari park' concept was based on the drive-through game reserves of East Africa.
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (7 Miles)*
Nearly a millennium ago, Norton Priory was home to a community of Augustinian canons, whose purpose was to centre their lives on God. Today, Norton Priory is a unique and enthralling place to escape from modern life.
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Towns near Earlestown
Old Boston Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Burtonwood Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Burtonwood is a pleasant, large residential village. It has various shops and amenities in addition to good road links to the neighbouring towns of Warrington, Newton le Willows and St Helens.
Collins Green Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Collins Green is a small former pit village just outside Newton le Willows.
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Hotels near Earlestown
Holiday Inn Haydock M6, Junction 23 (1 Mile)*
The Holiday Inn Haydock is ideally located off Junction 23 of the M6 Motorway at the heart of the North West in between the cities of Liverpool and Manchester.
Thistle Haydock (2 Miles)*
Thistle Haydock is surrounded by landscaped gardens and yet situated minutes from J23 of the M6 and near Haydock Racecourse, midway between Liverpool and Manchester. This Georgian style hotel has 138 executive bedrooms, studio rooms and suites.
Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Haydock St Helens (2 Miles)*
Located 1 mile from junction 23 off the M6, close to Liverpool, the Travelodge at Haydock St Helens provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring Liverpool and the surrounding attractions.
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Self Catering near Earlestown
Orchard Cottage (4 Miles)*
Orchard Cottage is an ideally situated, modern and well equipped home conveniently close to the cities of Manchester and Liverpool on the borders of Lancashire and Cheshire.
The Shippon (10 Miles)*
Broomedge Farm holiday cottages are luxurious and well-appointed holiday rental cottages. Located on a quiet farm near Lymm in the Cheshire countryside, between Manchester and Liverpool.
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