Living in Warrington

The town of Warrington is rich in history and heritage, old and new.

Warrington makes a superb place to live and visit and is ideal to use as a base to visit the surrounding towns, cities and countryside. Popular attractions include:

  • Golden Square shopping centre
  • The many local parks and nature reserves
  • Multi-million pound Halliwell Jones Warrington Wolves Rugby League stadium
  • Manchester Ship Canal, Bridgewater Canal, Lymm Dam, the Mersey Way, Sankey Canal and the many miles of country footpaths
  • Parr Hall and Pyramid Centre for the Arts
  • OMEGA Business and Commerce Development Park
  • Warrington Peace Centre

From high street to exclusive independent stores, there is something to suit all tastes in Warrington. The Golden Square Shopping Centre has currently undergone a £120 million major development, and has been transformed into one of the top shopping experiences in the North West with over 140 retail units. The renowned Trafford Centre, which many designer and household names have chosen as the location for their only branch outside London, is home to 280 shops, 20-screen cinema, 38 bars and restaurants and extensive leisure facilities, and is easily reached from the campus by public transport.