Ball o' Ditton

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Ball o' Ditton

Scrap metal heap
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Ball o' Ditton is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the borough of Halton, it is part of the larger town of Widnes. The village is nestled between the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, providing picturesque views of the waterways.

With a population of around 2,000 residents, Ball o' Ditton exudes a tight-knit community atmosphere. The village boasts a range of amenities and facilities that cater to the needs of its inhabitants. These include a primary school, a village hall, a local convenience store, and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting spot for locals.

The village's location offers convenient access to nearby urban centers. Widnes town center is a short distance away, providing a wider range of shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. Additionally, the city of Liverpool is just a short commute across the River Mersey, opening up a host of employment and entertainment opportunities.

Ball o' Ditton benefits from its proximity to natural landscapes and recreational areas. The nearby Hale Park provides a serene setting for outdoor activities, including picnics, walks, and sports. The village also benefits from being in close proximity to the Trans Pennine Trail, a popular route for walkers, cyclists, and runners.

Overall, Ball o' Ditton offers a charming and tranquil living environment for its residents. With its strong sense of community, convenient amenities, and access to both urban and natural attractions, it is an ideal place to call home in Lancashire.

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Ball o' Ditton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.369367/-2.754443 or Grid Reference SJ4986. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Scrap metal heap
Scrap metal heap
West Bank Dock Estate, Widnes
West Bank Dock Estate, Widnes
Ditton Station (closed)
Ditton Station (closed)
Cars parked
Cars parked
Junction of St. Michael's Road, Hale Road and Ditchfield Road, Ditton
Junction of St. Michael's Road, Hale Road and Ditchfield Road, Ditton
Ditton Marsh Industrial sites on Ditton Marsh and Ditton Brook in the foreground
Ditton Marsh
Industrial sites on Ditton Marsh and Ditton Brook in the foreground
Feeding the Ponies Footbridge and footpath across the fields to Cronton Farm from Cherry Sutton.
Feeding the Ponies
Footbridge and footpath across the fields to Cronton Farm from Cherry Sutton.
Four Topped Oak inn,  Widnes This old inn with the unusual name, Four Topped Oak, is situated at the junction of Hough Green Road and Prescot Road, Widnes. It was once surrounded by fields but now it is in the centre of a large housing development
Four Topped Oak inn, Widnes
This old inn with the unusual name, Four Topped Oak, is situated at the junction of Hough Green Road and Prescot Road, Widnes. It was once surrounded by fields but now it is in the centre of a large housing development
Safe and secure Roofing work at St. Michael's CofE by Hough Green Station
Safe and secure
Roofing work at St. Michael's CofE by Hough Green Station
Signs of the times A modern secondary school
Signs of the times
A modern secondary school
Looming presence St. Michael's RC Church, which used to loom over the Nazareth House orphanage nearby.
Looming presence
St. Michael's RC Church, which used to loom over the Nazareth House orphanage nearby.
On the line Junction on the Ditton-Widnes road
On the line
Junction on the Ditton-Widnes road
Dust to dust Ruins of Tray Ashes Farm on the edge of Widnes
Dust to dust
Ruins of Tray Ashes Farm on the edge of Widnes
The Wellington Inn, Prescot Road, Widnes
The Wellington Inn, Prescot Road, Widnes
Bluebell Cottage, Cronton
Bluebell Cottage, Cronton
St Michael's Church, Ditton 1874, architect Grayson. Now dedicated to St Michael with St Thomas after closure of St Thomas church (formerly a Methodist church).
St Michael's Church, Ditton
1874, architect Grayson. Now dedicated to St Michael with St Thomas after closure of St Thomas church (formerly a Methodist church).
St Basil and All Saints - shared church 1983. Shared building for a joint Church of England and Roman Catholic congregation.
St Basil and All Saints - shared church
1983. Shared building for a joint Church of England and Roman Catholic congregation.
Hough Green Station Hough Green Station on Liverpool Road, Hough Green, opened in 1872 and is on the Liverpool-Manchester line.
Hough Green Station
Hough Green Station on Liverpool Road, Hough Green, opened in 1872 and is on the Liverpool-Manchester line.
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Ball o' Ditton is located at Grid Ref: SJ4986 (Lat: 53.369367, Lng: -2.754443)

Unitary Authority: Halton

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Chestnut Lodge
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Cohens Chemist
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The Wellington
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Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar
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