Great Barrow
in Cheshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.211 and -2.795 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 12' 38" and W -2° 47' 41"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:56 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:48 am and 4:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Great Barrow

Great Barrow in Cheshire (England) with it's 578 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 163 mi (or 262 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Great Barrow is now 10:56 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Great Barrow, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Guilden Sutton, Waverton, Elton, Mouldsworth and Stoke. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 39 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1001 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Stone Villa Guest House

Address
3,4 mi
3 Stone Place
CH2 3NR Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
Whitchurch Road Christleton
CH3 5QL CHESTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Spa Chester

Address
2,5 mi
Warrington Road Hoole
CH2 3PD Hoole,Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chester Brooklands Bed and Breakfast

Address
3,4 mi
8 Newton Lane
CH2 3RB Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Newton Hall

Address
5,3 mi
Newton Lane
CH3 9NE Tattenhall
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ba Ba Guest House

Address
3,4 mi
65 Hoole Road
CH2 3NJ Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Hallmark Queen Hotel

Address
3,7 mi
City Road
CH1 3AH Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Thornleigh

Address
2,0 mi
28 Tarvin Road
CH3 7DG Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chester Court Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
48 Hoole Road
CH2 3NL Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Chester House Guest House

Address
3,3 mi
44 Hoole Road
CH2 3NL Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Driving Along The A55, A51 & A41 Great Boughton, Chester, England 26th August 2013

Published: November 17, 2013
Length: 51:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mike Fairman

Driving along the A55, A51 Tarvin Road & A41 Ring Road, Great Boughton, Chester, England Videoed on Monday, 26th August 2013 Playlist: ...


Half an Hour at (34) Guilden Sutton | Chester 15.5.2014 Class 47 56 142 175 221

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 02:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Robin Harrison

Video 34 takes me to Guilden Sutton, a small village just outside Chester close to Mickle Trafford junction. This usually pretty quiet location is much busier at the moment with Virgin services...


Guilden Sutton Chester 15.5.2014 - Northern Belle Railtour Class 47

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 00:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Robin Harrison

DRS 47813 and 47828 on a Northern Belle Charter from York to Holyhead passing Guilden Sutton, Chester.


Tomorrow's Leaders Today

Published: June 15, 2012
Length: 13:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cheshire West and Chester Council

Mathieu Leader interviews Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East MYPs Jessica Colston, Rose Proudfoot and Laura Trevitt as they discuss the work of the UK Youth Parliament.


cycle ride christleton to chester via shropshire union canal

Published: February 09, 2012
Length: 53:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BRONPW

cycle ride christleton village green to chester ( rear of tesco ) ride is mostly along shropshire union canal footpath. taken on sunny day in february 2012. tourists to chester this can be...


The Crocky Trail

Published: August 12, 2014
Length: 36:40 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Rich Bunnett

Google Auto Awesome creation of our day trip to the Crocky Trail in August 2014.


Chester 22.11.2014 - 44871 and 45407 Lancashire Fusilier on Christmas Cheshireman

Published: November 22, 2014
Length: 06:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robin Harrison

44871 and 45407 "Lancashire Fusilier" passing the old Waverton Station.


Chester 22.11.2014 - 60019/4464 Bittern on The Cathedrals Express at Waverton

Published: November 22, 2014
Length: 13:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robin Harrison

Bittern passing the old Waverton Station on the Euston to Chester railtour.


Building a Wall Time Lapse

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 58:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Max C

Half term homework project - building a wall with a lintel.


Eaton Golf Club

Published: May 05, 2009
Length: 57:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Vivid Photo Visual

A short video showing Eaton Golf Club, nr Chester.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

A54 road

The A54 road is a road in England linking Chester in Cheshire with Buxton in Derbyshire. Its route through both urban and steep rural areas presents a challenge to Cheshire County Council in maintaining the safety of the road.

Located at 53.1951, -2.77679 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Roads in Cheshire, Transport in Derbyshire

St Peter's Church, Plemstall

St Peter's Church, Plemstall stands in an isolated position at the end of a country lane near the village of Mickle Trafford, Cheshire, England. It is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Chester. Its benefice is combined with that of St John the Baptist's Church, Guilden Sutton.

Located at 53.2251, -2.8147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Cheshire, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in Cheshire, Grade I listed buildings in Cheshire, Grade I listed churches, 15th-century Church of England church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1826, Diocese of Chester

St Bartholomew's Church, Barrow

St Bartholomew's Church, Barrow is in the village of Great Barrow in the civil parish of Barrow, Cheshire, England. It is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Chester.

Located at 53.2094, -2.7957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Cheshire, Grade II* listed churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Cheshire, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in Cheshire, John Douglas buildings, Diocese of Chester, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Cheshire

St. Plegmund's well

St. Plegmund's well lies about 220 yards to the west of St Peter's Church, Plemstall near the village of Mickle Trafford, Cheshire, England. It is named after Plegmund, who later became Archbishop of Canterbury, and who is believed to have lived as a hermit nearby. The well is situated on the edge of a low cliff to the east of which is one of the channels of the River Gowy. It is one of two holy wells in west Cheshire.

Located at 53.2253, -2.81753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Holy wells, Religious places, Springs of England, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Cheshire

Plemstall

Plemstall is an area in the civil parish of Mickle Trafford, the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It lies northeast of the village of Mickle Trafford. It contains the Grade I listed building St Peter's Church, Plemstall, a farm and a former level crossing keeper's house. It is believed that Plegmund lived in this area as a hermit before he became Archbishop of Canterbury in 890.

Located at 53.2333, -2.81667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cheshire

Hockenhull Platts

Hockenhull Platts consists of three bridges southwest of the village of Tarvin, Cheshire, England. They are also known as the "Packhorse Bridges" and are designated by English Heritage as Grade II listed buildings. The bridges are situated where Platts Lane crosses the River Gowy.

Located at 53.1861, -2.7847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Cheshire, Bridges in Cheshire, 18th-century bridges, Arch bridges, Stone bridges

Hockenhull Platts Nature Reserve

Hockenhull Platts Nature Reserve is a nature reserve beside the River Gowy, near Tarvin in Cheshire, England. It is managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust. The reserve includes a trail (the Mill Trail) and two Grade-II-listed 18th-century packhorse bridges (known as the "Roman Bridges"). Habitats include a poplar plantation, reedbed and species-rich wet meadows. The poplar plantation is sparse and its wet nature has created an unusual stand of common reed at the ground layer.

Located at 53.1862, -2.7849 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Cheshire, Visitor attractions in Cheshire

Barrow Hall

Barrow Hall is located in the village of Great Barrow, in the civil parish of Barrow, Cheshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. The building dates from the late 17th and the 18th centuries, with later additions. It is constructed in brick with a slate roof, and consists of a two and three-storey house with an attached cottage. There is a three-storey gabled porch to the rear. The front of the building is in seven bays. The windows are casements.

Located at 53.211, -2.7929 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cheshire, Grade II listed buildings in Cheshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Barrow