Welcome to Appleton Thorn

Appleton Thorn is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Warrington and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of listed buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Cross Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the village and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Appleton Thorn is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The village is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year, including the annual Appleton Thorn Village Festival. The festival is a celebration of the village's heritage and features a range of activities and entertainment for all ages. Other popular events in the village include the Appleton Thorn Scarecrow Festival and the Appleton Thorn Christmas Lights Switch-On.

Despite its small size, Appleton Thorn is a thriving village with a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its excellent standards of education. With its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and strong community spirit, Appleton Thorn is a wonderful place to live or visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Appleton Thorn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Jones	Arley Road Appleton Thorn Warrington Cheshire WA4 4RW 1925266764 School Website
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kelly Jackson	Stansfield Drive Appleton Grappenhall Heys Warrington Cheshire WA4 3EA 01925212540 School Website
Stretton St Matthews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Costello	Stretton Road Stretton Warrington Cheshire WA4 4NT 01925730371 School Website
Broomfields Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Morris Brown	Bridge Lane Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 3AH 1925265297 School Website
Grappenhall St Wilfrids C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Glenda Davies	Church Lane Grappenhall Warrington Cheshire WA4 3EP 01925262721 School Website
The Cobbs Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Taylor	Wood Lane Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 3DB 01925264616 School Website
St Monicas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jessica Pearson	St Monica's Close Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 3AG 01925267609 School Website
Bridgewater High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Keiron Powell	Broomfields Road Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 3AE 1925263919 School Website
St Thomas C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Moss	Parkgate Road Stockton Heath Warrington Cheshire WA4 2AP 01925268722 School Website
Bradshaw Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Short	Bradshaw Lane Grappenhall Warrington Cheshire WA4 2QN 01925262906 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Warrington Bank Quay Parker Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1LW 3.43 Miles

Warrington Central Winwick Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7TT 3.54 Miles

Padgate Station Road, Padgate, Cheshire, WA2 0QS 3.92 Miles

Birchwood Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Cheshire, WA3 7PU 4.39 Miles

Warrington West San Diego Drive, Great Sankey, Cheshire, WA5 8SA 4.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chester Chauffeur Services 0845 602 4871 28 Woodbridge Cl, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 5RD 0.89 Miles
Tourus Travel 07786 630675 Northwich Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4NZ 1.63 Miles
Appleton Travel 01925 210725 76 Greenfields Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3BT 1.69 Miles
Kens Taxi's 01925 861673 65 Albert Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2PF 1.72 Miles
Silver Fox Private Taxi Hire 07964 194150 42 Weaste La, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3JT 1.73 Miles
Carls Private Hire 01925 264679 1 Selworthy Drive, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2HT 2.14 Miles
Grand Carriage Company 01925 262578 127 Thelwall New Rd, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2HR 2.24 Miles
Micks Cars 01925 480931 154 Reynolds Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1UA 2.35 Miles
On Time Travel 01925 572926 Broadbent Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1PX 2.40 Miles
Alans 8Seater Taxi 01925 396396 27 Barrymore Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1SB 2.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Appleton Thorn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dingle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appleton Thorn Ind Estate Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Reddish Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodbridge Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curzon Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longwood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dudlow Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairways No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stretton So Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bridge Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Appleton Primary Care Centre	45 Dudlow Green Road Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 5EQ
Stretton Medical Centre 01925 599856	Stretton Medical Centre 5 Hatton Lane, Stretton Warrington Cheshire WA4 4NE
Stockton Heath Med.Centre 01925 604427	Stockton Heath Med.Centre The Forge,London Road Stockton Heath Warrington,Cheshire WA4 6HJ
Stockton Heath Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Forge London Road Stockton Heath Warrington WA4 6HJ
Stockton Heath Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Forge London Road Stockton Heath Warrington WA4 6HJ

Local Stores

Dudlow Green
39 Dudlow Green Road
Appleton
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 5EQ
01925 213667
Store Website
1.10 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Causeway
Wilderspool Causeway
Warrington
WA4 6QE
01925230844
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Appleton Hall Veterinary Clinic
31 Dudlow Green Road Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 5EQ 01925 860767 1.10 miles
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John Cranley Mvb Msc Ma Mrcvs Ov
Rangehead Farm Reedgate Lane Crowley Northwich Cheshire CW9 6NT 01565 777320 johnjcranley@gmail.com 1.46 miles

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Maple Vets, Grappenhall, Warrington
181 Knutsford Road Grappenhall Warrington Lancashire WA4 2QL 01925 600 000 info@maplevets-warrington.co.uk Website 1.86 miles
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Warrington Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1, Latchford House 40 Thelwall Lane Warrington Lancashire WA4 1LW 01925 244 443 warrington@vets4pets.com Website 2.26 miles
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Beech House Veterinary Centre
Beech House Wilderspool Causeway Warrington Cheshire WA4 6QP 01925 445500 Website 2.52 miles

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Victoria Park Vets
280 Knutsford Road Latchford Warrington Cheshire WA4 1AZ 01925 977622 info@victoriaparkvets.co.uk Website 2.74 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Lumb Brook Valley Appleton Warrington
Beautiful In All Seasons. Small Woodland Which Is Separated By A Road But Linked By A Bridge Which You Can Walk Under If You Have Your Wellies. Fantastic Off The Lead, Lots Of Things For The Kids To Get Stuck Into, Rope Swings Etc, But For Our Four Legged Family Members Just A Brilliant Place For Them To Roam Around. The Winding Brook Offers Wet Play Or Some Where To Cool Off After Running Around All The Time. You Can Walk It In 30 - 40 Minutes, But I’M Always There For A Few Hours. 33 Mentmore Gardens Appleton Thorn Warrington WA4 3HF 0.83 miles

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Grappenhall Heys
Situated In A Very Nice Sybhurb Just South Of Warrington. The Best Place To Park Is By The Walled Garden On Astor Drive. On Sunny Sundays It Can Get Quite Busy. Head East Along The Walled Garden This Is A Paved Area Which Then Opens Out To A Field Which Can Be A Little Bit Boggy At Times. This Then Leads To Acopsed Area And Two Large Open Fields Which Is Great For Exercising The Poochies Witherwin Ave 1.04 miles

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Paddington Meadows
New Cut Heritage And Ecology Trail Warrington WA1 4AG 2.93 miles

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Marbury Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk In Marbury Country Park, Northwich, Cheshire. There Is A Good Network Of Paths Throughout The Park, With This Route Being Accessible. Once Part Of The Marbury Hall Estate, You Will Find Remaining Features Such As Lime Avenues, Large Open Lawns And Arboretum. CW9 6AT 4.68 miles The Park Is Located Off Marbury Lane, Signed From Junction 10 Of The M56 And Northwich Town Centre.

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Marbury Country Park
Great Walk. The Whole Walk Can Be Done Off Lead. Budworth Lake Is Great For A Cool Off On A Hot Day. There Is A Pathed Area As Well As Walks Through The Trees. Parking Costs £1.50 For 3 Hours. Last Cast Cottage 7 Marbury Ln Northwich Lancashire CW9 6AS 4.78 miles

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Risley Moss Nature Reserve
Small Walk Beautiful Scenery ! We Did The Walk And Looped In Twice In Different Directions . Free Carpark Risley Moss Local Nature Reserve Birchwood 5.40 miles

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