Great Sankey Map

Great Sankey map, view the Cheshire town of Great Sankey, located in the county of Cheshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Great Sankey Cheshire & Guide to the Area

Great Sankey Map Cheshire: Interactive map of Great Sankey, displaying the town situated in the county of Cheshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Great Sankey area and a Great Sankey town centre map, showing Sankey for Penketh Railway Station and Sankey Valley Park.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Great Sankey map are: Sankey Leisure Centre, Lingley Mere Business Park, Co-op Great Sankey, St Joseph's RC Church, The Vulcan Inn, Hood Manor Pharmacy, Great Sankey High School, Chapelford Farm Pub, Hood Manor Surgery, Vibe Café Bar, The Woodlands Restaurant, Penketh Medical Centre, Sainsbury's Local, Lumb Brook Park, Brew and Bean, Cinnamon Lounge, Olivia's Coffee House, Marina Fish Bar, Latchford Village Surgery, St Philip's Church, Hood Manor Dental Practice, Premier Inn Warrington West, Hood Manor Convenience Store, Tesco Express Chapelford, The Trigger Pond, Great Sankey Primary School, Tim Parry Community Centre, The Station House, Costa Coffee Chapelford, Park Royal Hotel, Jack's Fish & Chips, Morrison's Warrington, Aldi Penketh, Betfred Great Sankey, Simm's Cross Garage, Appleton College Campus, Chapelford Health Centre, Blossoms Hair & Beauty, Button Boutique, Asda Westbrook, Westbrook Library, The Range Warrington, Decathlon Warrington, Gulliver's World Theme Park, David Lloyd Warrington, Bents Garden & Home, Carluccio's Stockton Heath, Warrington Golf Club, Warrington Hospital, Walton Hall and Gardens.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Penketh, Chapelford, Lingley Green, Whittle Hall, Westbrook, Bewsey, Hood Manor, Callands, Whitecross, Dallam, Old Hall, Longford, Great Budworth, Appleton, Stockton Heath, Walton, Moore, Stretton, Daresbury, Higher Walton, Latchford, Thelwall, Grappenhall, Padgate, Woolston, Fearnhead, Birchwood, Sankey Bridges, Orford, Hillcliffe, Winwick, Newton-le-Willows, Burtonwood, Winwick Quay, Croft, Culcheth, Glazebury, Kenyon, Lowton, Risley, Locking Stumps, Martinscroft, Warburton, Rainhill.

Great Sankey is a well-connected town on the western edge of Warrington, packed with a mix of modern housing, handy amenities and green open spaces that give it a relaxed, suburban feel. It's the kind of place that quietly gets on with things—big enough to have everything you need close by, but small enough that it still feels local. Families, commuters and long-timers alike call it home, and the strong sense of community shines through in its schools, sports clubs, and local events.

The roots of Great Sankey stretch back hundreds of years, with early mentions dating to the 12th century. It remained largely rural for much of its early life, with agriculture and small-scale industry shaping the area. The Industrial Revolution brought canal links and railways, which gradually transformed the town into a residential hub for nearby Warrington and Liverpool. Growth continued through the 20th century, especially in the post-war years. Today, the population stands at around 32,000, and while it's modernised and expanded, there's still a hint of the village feel in parts of the town.

There's a good selection of things to do around Great Sankey. The town boasts its own leisure centre, complete with a swimming pool, gym and community library. Sankey Valley Park is a lovely green space that stretches along the old canal and is perfect for walking or cycling. Gulliver's World theme park is just a short drive away and always a hit with families. In the nearby area, Walton Hall and Gardens is great for a picnic or a bit of fresh air, while National Trust's Speke Hall sits not far off—an atmospheric Tudor house with riverside gardens and woodlands to explore. For something a little different, Norton Priory Museum and Gardens blends medieval ruins with peaceful walking trails.

Wider Cheshire offers more than its fair share of attractions. Chester's always a good bet, with its Roman walls, shops, and riverside strolls. Delamere Forest gives you space to walk, ride or just unwind in nature. Tatton Park and its grand hall, gardens and deer park is ideal for a day out, while Jodrell Bank's observatory brings something a little more scientific to the table. The Anderton Boat Lift, the Ice Cream Farm, and Beeston Castle are all close enough for an easy afternoon trip.

Getting to Great Sankey is a doddle. The town has its own railway station—Sankey for Penketh—with regular services to Liverpool, Warrington and Manchester. There's also nearby West Warrington station and easy access to Warrington Central and Bank Quay for national routes. The M62 and M56 motorways are close by, making road travel straightforward whether you're heading to the city or the coast. For flights, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is about 25 minutes away, while Manchester Airport is just under 40 minutes. Local buses serve the area well, and once you're in town, everything's fairly walkable or bike-friendly.

Cheshire as a whole has that lovely mix of the rural and the refined. From farming villages to historic cities, it's a place that wears its heritage lightly but proudly. It's a county of contrasts—rolling fields meet Roman roads, Tudor manors stand beside tech parks, and farm shops sit comfortably next to designer boutiques. Whether you're in the mood for a country walk, a bit of shopping, or just a good pub lunch, there's a pocket of Cheshire that'll fit the bill.

Some More Nearby Places: Penketh, Chapelford, Lingley Green, Whittle Hall, Westbrook, Bewsey, Hood Manor, Callands, Whitecross, Dallam, Old Hall, Longford, Great Budworth, Appleton, Stockton Heath, Walton, Moore, Stretton, Daresbury, Higher Walton, Latchford, Thelwall, Grappenhall, Padgate, Woolston, Fearnhead, Birchwood, Sankey Bridges, Orford, Hillcliffe, Winwick, Newton-le-Willows, Burtonwood, Winwick Quay, Croft, Culcheth, Glazebury, Kenyon, Lowton, Risley, Locking Stumps, Martinscroft, Warburton, Rainhill.

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