Abbot's Meads

Settlement in Cheshire

England

Abbot's Meads

No way down, or up! The connection between the Shropshire Union Canal and the tidal River Dee is no longer used. New lock gates needed.
No way down, or up! Credit: Chris Morgan

Abbot's Meads is a charming residential area located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, in northwest England. Situated just outside the city center, this neighborhood offers a tranquil and picturesque setting while still being within easy reach of all the amenities and attractions Chester has to offer.

The area of Abbot's Meads is known for its well-maintained Victorian and Edwardian houses, which give the neighborhood a distinctive character. The architecture is a mix of red brick and traditional black-and-white timber-framed buildings, adding to the area's charm and historical appeal.

The beautiful River Dee is just a short walk away from Abbot's Meads, providing residents with stunning views and the opportunity to enjoy leisurely walks along its banks. Additionally, the nearby Grosvenor Park offers a peaceful green space where locals can relax, picnic, or engage in recreational activities.

Abbot's Meads benefits from its proximity to Chester's city center. Within a short distance, residents can access an array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The city is also home to several historical landmarks and attractions, including the iconic Chester Cathedral, the Roman walls, and the famous Rows, a unique shopping district with two-tiered galleries.

Transportation links are excellent in Abbot's Meads, with Chester's train station just a stone's throw away, providing easy access to major cities such as Manchester and Liverpool. The M53 motorway is also easily accessible, connecting residents to the wider region.

Overall, Abbot's Meads offers a peaceful and attractive residential area that combines historical charm with modern convenience, making it a desirable place to live in Cheshire.

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Abbot's Meads Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.196565/-2.9145434 or Grid Reference SJ3967. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

No way down, or up! The connection between the Shropshire Union Canal and the tidal River Dee is no longer used. New lock gates needed.
No way down, or up!
The connection between the Shropshire Union Canal and the tidal River Dee is no longer used. New lock gates needed.
Shropshire Union Canal Basin, Chester
Shropshire Union Canal Basin, Chester
Chester, New Crane Street
Chester, New Crane Street
The starting stalls at Chester Racecourse
The starting stalls at Chester Racecourse
The Water Tower in Chester The main feature in the Water Tower Gardens
The Water Tower in Chester
The main feature in the Water Tower Gardens
The Wagon and Horses On Weston Avenue, Blacon
The Wagon and Horses
On Weston Avenue, Blacon
Fungi in Curzon Park North, Chester A large group of Fungi at a wall junction in Curzon Park North.
Fungi in Curzon Park North, Chester
A large group of Fungi at a wall junction in Curzon Park North.
Deva Stadium Home of Chester FC, currently playing in the National League North, a club formed only in 2010, on the demise of Chester City. The stadium bisects the national border: the front seen here is in England, the pitch and stands in Wales.
Deva Stadium
Home of Chester FC, currently playing in the National League North, a club formed only in 2010, on the demise of Chester City. The stadium bisects the national border: the front seen here is in England, the pitch and stands in Wales.
New Crane Street, Chester
New Crane Street, Chester
Apartments on New Crane Street, Chester
Apartments on New Crane Street, Chester
Former Chester Electric Lighting Station New Crane Street, Chester.
Former Chester Electric Lighting Station
New Crane Street, Chester.
Former Chester Electric Lighting Station O New Crane Street, Chester.
Former Chester Electric Lighting Station
O New Crane Street, Chester.
Apartments on New Crane Street, Chester
Apartments on New Crane Street, Chester
River Dee at Crane Wharf, Chester
River Dee at Crane Wharf, Chester
The Cop Play Area Off Sealand Road, Chester.
The Cop Play Area
Off Sealand Road, Chester.
The River Dee, Chester
The River Dee, Chester
Riverside path towards Higher Ferry House
Riverside path towards Higher Ferry House
Riverside path towards Higher Ferry House
Riverside path towards Higher Ferry House
Show me another place!

Abbot's Meads is located at Grid Ref: SJ3967 (Lat: 53.196565, Lng: -2.9145434)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Located within 500m of 53.196565,-2.9145434
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 53.1954851/-2.9090139
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 53.195539/-2.9123842
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 53.1955453/-2.915264
Bus Stop
Chester, Sealand Road / Tesco
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Chester, Sealand Road / B&Q
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Chester, Sealand Road / B&Q
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Chester, Sealand Road / Tesco
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Chester, Deva Link / Greyhound Retail Park
Bus: yes
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 53.1955442/-2.9173995
Fast Food
The Lunch Box
Addr City: Chester
Addr Postcode: CH1 4LS
Addr Street: Sealand Road
Old Fhrs Id: 315087
Lat/Long: 53.1950178/-2.919218
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 53.1962681/-2.9145504
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Markings: dots
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Lat/Long: 53.196678/-2.9122362
Fast Food
Subway
Brand: Subway
Brand Wikidata: Q244457
Brand Wikipedia: en:Subway (restaurant)
Cuisine: sandwich
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 53.195054/-2.9085288
Toilets
Lat/Long: 53.1982103/-2.9143376
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 53.1971026/-2.9082453
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 53.1952624/-2.9089967
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.1968861/-2.9137363
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1968956/-2.9123582
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1953814/-2.9118406
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1953751/-2.9123441
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1955409/-2.912655
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1956931/-2.9124159
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1980248/-2.9098438
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.197988/-2.9099101
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 53.1973013/-2.9111643
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 53.1970908/-2.9114943
Cafe
Starbucks
Addr City: Chester
Addr Postcode: CH1 4QG
Addr Street: Greyhound Park Road
Brand: Starbucks
Brand Wikidata: Q37158
Brand Wikipedia: en:Starbucks
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fhrs Id: 1007693
Official Name: Starbucks Coffee
Takeaway: yes
Website: https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1019827/chester-greyhound-retail-par-retail-pod-a-greyhound-retail-park-sealand-road-ch
Lat/Long: 53.1961612/-2.9148987
Fast Food
Greggs
Addr City: Chester
Addr Postcode: CH1 4QG
Addr Street: Greyhound Park Road
Brand: Greggs
Brand Wikidata: Q3403981
Brand Wikipedia: en:Greggs
Contact Website: https://www.greggs.co.uk/shop-finder?shop-code=3651
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Fhrs Id: 998700
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1960937/-2.9149228
Fast Food
Subway
Addr City: Chester
Addr Housename: Unit 2 Greyhound Retail Park
Addr Postcode: CH1 4QG
Addr Street: Greyhound Park Road
Brand: Subway
Brand Wikidata: Q244457
Brand Wikipedia: en:Subway (restaurant)
Contact Website: https://restaurants.subway.com/united-kingdom/en/chester/sealand-road
Cuisine: sandwich
Fhrs Id: 923425
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 53.19673/-2.9158857
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 12:30; Su off
Drive Through: no
Note: In foyer of Asda
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CH1 667
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.1986226/-2.9159685
Bus Stop
Chester, Chaser Court / ASDA Greyhound Park
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610CH19171
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: ASDA Greyhound Park
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: ASDA Super Store
Naptan LocalityName: Chester
Naptan NaptanCode: chwadpwa
Naptan ShortCommonName: ASDA Greyhound Park
Naptan Street: Chaser Court
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.1984356/-2.9173838
Charging Station
Capacity: 4
Lat/Long: 53.1990067/-2.9172909
Charging Station
Access: customers
Brand: BP Pulse
Brand Wikidata: Q39057719
Capacity: 2
Operator: BP Pulse
Operator Wikidata: Q39057719
Lat/Long: 53.1947273/-2.9126367
Asda Opticians
Brand: Asda
Brand Wikidata: Q297410
Brand Wikipedia: en:Asda
Contact Phone: +44 1244 360816
Contact Website: https://storelocator.asda.com/north-west/chester/greyhound-retail-park-sealand-road/opticians
Fixme: Location not accurate
Operator: Asda Stores Ltd
Shop: optician
Lat/Long: 53.1987803/-2.9153949
Cafe
Asda Café
Brand: Asda
Brand Wikidata: Q297410
Brand Wikipedia: en:Asda
Contact Phone: +44 1244 360787
Contact Website: https://storelocator.asda.com/north-west/chester/greyhound-retail-park-sealand-road/cafe
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Drinking Water Refill: yes
Drinking Water Refill Network: Refill
Fixme: Location not accurate
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours Covid19: Mo-Su off
Operator: Asda Stores Ltd
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1988735/-2.9153413
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.1949999/-2.9124312
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa 12:30
Description: EIIR Type K post box CH1 249 on Bumpers Way at Sealand Road Retail Park, Chester.
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_k
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CH1 249
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Wikimedia Commons: File:Post box K on Bumpers Way, Chester.jpg
Lat/Long: 53.1947105/-2.9129784
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa off
Description: Uncyphered FMO box CH1 399, one of a group on Bumpers Way, Sealand Road Retail Park.
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: meter
Ref: CH1 399
Royal Cypher: no
Wikimedia Commons: File:Business box on Bumpers Way, Chester.jpg
Lat/Long: 53.1946836/-2.9130256
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa 12:30
Description: EIIR Wall box type A CH1 2491 by Carron Company on Bumpers Way, Sealand Road Retail Park, Chester.
Manufacturer: Carron Company
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_a
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: CH1 2491
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Wikimedia Commons: File:Wall box on Bumpers Way, Chester.jpg
Lat/Long: 53.1947366/-2.912929
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.1952547/-2.912313
Man Made: street_cabinet
Lat/Long: 53.195417/-2.9120867
Man Made: street_cabinet
Lat/Long: 53.1948973/-2.912338
Barrier: height_restrictor
Maxheight: 2.7
Note: max height 8’ 10”, 2.7m
Lat/Long: 53.1947435/-2.9096708
Atm
Lat/Long: 53.1948945/-2.9106942
Charging Station
Tesla Supercharger
Brand: Tesla Supercharger
Brand Wikidata: Q17089620
Brand Wikipedia: en:Tesla Supercharger
Capacity: 8
Construction: yes
Operator: Tesla, Inc.
Operator Wikidata: Q478214
Short Name: Tesla
Lat/Long: 53.1960068/-2.9091185
Cafe
Dee Dee's Cafe
Addr City: Chester
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Chester Retail Park
Addr Postcode: CH1 4RY
Addr Street: Old Seals Way
Addr Unit: 7
Fhrs Id: 1128281
Operator: The Range
Lat/Long: 53.1970385/-2.9091928
CTD Tiles
Addr City: Chester
Addr Housename: CTD Tiles
Addr Housenumber: 10 Hartford Way
Addr Postcode: CH1 4NT
Addr Street: Sealand Road Industrial Estate
Brand: CTD Tiles
Brand Wikidata: Q100295826
Operator: CTD Tiles
Phone: +44 1244 374 046
Shop: tiles
Website: https://www.ctdtiles.co.uk/t-tile-showroom-chester.aspx
Lat/Long: 53.1936153/-2.9131019
Bicycle Parking
Access: customers
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 3
Covered: no
Cyclestreets Id: 175223
Fee: no
Operator: Tesco
Operator Type: business
Lat/Long: 53.1950772/-2.9109082
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CH1 39D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.1957124/-2.9214527
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.1957739/-2.9208653
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Operator: Openreach
Street Cabinet: telecom
Lat/Long: 53.1942737/-2.9137233
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Operator: Openreach
Ref: 49
Street Cabinet: telecom
Lat/Long: 53.1942821/-2.9136057
Bus Stop
Chester, Hartford way / Aldi Hartford way
Bus: yes
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Naptan Bearing: SW
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Naptan Indicator: opp
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.1939454/-2.9117485
Crossing
Crossing Markings: zebra
Lat/Long: 53.1976427/-2.9150737
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Lat/Long: 53.1961173/-2.9114168
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1979391/-2.9154981
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1980046/-2.9162249
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.1987012/-2.9136408
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1969979/-2.9126748
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1977175/-2.9112878
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1978992/-2.9118724
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 9
Covered: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1985725/-2.9156759
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