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Lewis Carroll Centre
Nearby · Daresbury
Discover the author’s childhood connections at All Saints Church and its visitor centre, including the Lewis Carroll memorial window.
Plan your visit
Sunday visits begin after the morning service; services can limit access at other times.
Indoors
30–60 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for a relaxed visit. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- The church welcomes visitors; check group-visit arrangements with the parish.
- Access & terrain
- The centre is attached to an active church. On Sundays visitor opening follows the morning service; check the parish calendar before travel.
- Dogs
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Parking
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Public transport
- At All Saints Church, Daresbury Lane, Daresbury WA4 4AE; a separate journey from Runcorn.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Runcorn
These suggestions use Runcorn old town as the starting point; the park and priory need their own travel plan.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Runcorn Hill woodland trails
A separate journey · plan transportReach Highlands Road before exploring the hill's woodland and quarry landscape. Choose a route suited to the slopes and ground conditions.
Time for a pause
Esposito's at Runcorn Hill
A separate journey · plan transportPair the park walk with Italian coffee or gelato at the park café; check the café's current opening before travelling.
Another discovery
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Drive from the town centreTravel to Tudor Road for a ticketed museum-and-garden visit. The café and shop can be entered without a museum ticket.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Official visitor information ↗Official visitor information ↗Official visitor information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Sandstone parish church
- Semicircular sandstone visitor centre with tall windows
- Colourful Lewis Carroll memorial window
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
