Parks and outdoors · Halton

Spike Island

West Bank, Widnes

Open access parkAll ages

Spike Island is a roughly 70 acre park on the Mersey at West Bank, Widnes, listed by Halton Borough Council among its parks. Visit Halton describes footpaths, cycle paths, canal walks, woodland, wetlands, river views and a wooden play area, and notes the site hosted the Stone Roses concert in 1990. The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, which has its own outdoor playground and cafe, stands at the entrance to the park.

Parent tip. Visit Halton suggests pairing a visit with the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre next door, which has a cafe.

Good to know

Opening timesPublic park, open all day

PricesNot listed by the venue. Check before you go.

AgesAll ages

AccessNot checked yet. Ask the venue about step-free access, accessible toilets and quiet sessions before you go.

ParkingNot listed

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Upper Mersey Road, Widnes, WA8 0DG

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