Blacon is a Village in the county of Cheshire.
Blacon is a suburb located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated just outside the city of Chester, Blacon is known for its residential areas and community-focused atmosphere.
Blacon primarily consists of residential areas, making it an ideal place for families and individuals looking for a peaceful neighborhood. The housing options in Blacon range from modern apartment complexes to traditional family homes. The well-maintained green spaces and parks contribute to the overall quality of life in the area.
Blacon offers a range of amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. The suburb has several local shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores, making it easy for residents to access everyday essentials. Additionally, there are schools, healthcare centers, and recreational facilities, ensuring that all basic requirements are met within the vicinity.
While Blacon is located close to urban areas, it also boasts beautiful natural surroundings. The suburb is situated near the picturesque River Dee and offers easy access to nearby countryside and green spaces. Residents can enjoy peaceful walks, cycling routes, and recreational activities in the natural surroundings, providing a perfect balance between urban and rural living.
Blacon postcode: CH1 5GB
There are great places to visit near Blacon including some great towns, villages, historic buildings, country parks, nature reserves, sssis, museums, parks, cities, castles, roman sites, ruins, lakes, woodlands, hills, hiking areas, old mines and canals.
Ellesmere Port, Warrington, Widnes, Knutsford, Blacon, Saltney, and Macclesfield are great places to visit near Blacon if you like towns.
There are a several good villages in the Blacon area like Styal, Daresbury, Thelwall, Saughall, Lache, Marton, and Prestbury.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Blacon area like Quarry Bank, Warrington Parish Church Of St Elphin, The Ruskin Rooms, Tatton Park, Chester Racecourse, Chester City Walls, and Bonewaldesthorne Tower.
Country Parks to visit near Blacon include Quarry Bank, Tatton Park, and Teggs Nose Country Park.
Nature Reserves to visit near Blacon include Woolston Eyes, and Tatton Park.
SSSIs to visit near Blacon include Woolston Eyes.
The area around Blacon's best museums can be found at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.
Blacon's best nearby parks can be found at Victoria Park - Widnes, Tatton Park, Water Tower Gardens, Westminster Park, and Timbersbrook Picnic Area.
There are a number of cities near to Blacon including Chester.
Blacon is near some unmissable castles like Chester Castle,
Blacon is near some unmissable roman sites like Chester Roman Amphitheatre and Roman Walls,
Ruins to visit near Blacon include Chester Roman Amphitheatre and Roman Walls.
Trentabank Reservoir, and Redes Mere are great places to visit near Blacon if you like lakes.
There are a several good woodlands in the Blacon area like Trentabank Reservoir, and Macclesfield Forest.
There are a several good hills in the Blacon area like Shutlingsloe, and Teggs Nose Country Park.
Teggs Nose Country Park, and Alderley Edge National Trust are great places to visit near Blacon if you like hiking areas.
The area around Blacon's best old mines can be found at Engine Vein.
Anderton Boat Lift is one of Blacon's best, nearby canals to visit in Blacon.
Blacon History
There are some historic monuments around Blacon:
