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Known for
The Runcorn Bridge (the Jubilee Bridge, a stunning transporter bridge), the Catalyst Museum (science and industry on the Mersey), the chemical industry heritage, and a Cheshire town defined by industry and the Mersey
A little history
Runcorn's Jubilee Bridge — a spectacular arch bridge carrying the A533 over the Mersey — is one of England's most dramatic river crossings. The town was developed as a new town from the 1960s and has strong industrial heritage in chemicals and manufacturing. The Catalyst Museum tells the story of the chemical industry.
The Jubilee Bridge views over the Mersey are dramatic. The Catalyst Museum is genuinely excellent. The Runcorn Hill nature reserve for walking. The Mersey views from the towpath.
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Runcorn has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Liverpool and Chester are close for excellent wider food.
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Runcorn is a place in Cheshire known for the Runcorn Bridge (the Jubilee Bridge, a stunning transporter bridge), the Catalyst Museum (science and industry on the Mersey), the chemical industry heritage, and a Cheshire town defined by industry and the Mersey. Runcorn's Jubilee Bridge — a spectacular arch bridge carrying the A533 over the Mersey — is one of England's most dramatic river crossings. The population is around 60,000.
Runcorn has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Liverpool and Chester are close for excellent wider food.
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