The Ferry Boat
The Ferry Boat
10 Church Street
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 1LR
Phone
01928 583380
Opening Times*
Mon - Thu: 8am to 12am
Fri - Sat: 8am to 1am
Sun: 8am to 12am
Facilities
- Broadcasts Live News
- Children Welcome
- In Good Beer Guide
- Licensed Outside Area
- TV Screens
- Wifi
*Please note: actual opening hours are subject to change. For confirmation, please contact the pub.
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About this Pub
This pub opened on: 27 Nov 2006
JD Wetherspoon
Type: J D Wetherspoon
Pub History
The name of this Wetherspoon pub recalls the ferry to Widnes West Bank. Established in c1178, the ferry boat carried passengers across the Mersey for centuries, until the opening of the Transporter Bridge in 1905.
A regular ferry was first established, around 1178, by the sixth Baron of Halton, John FitzRichard. The ferry, consisting of nothing more than a rowing boat, continued to be used for centuries, eventually passing into the ownership of the London & North Western Railway, in 1854. The opening of the Ethelfleda Railway Bridge, 14 years later, was the beginning of the end for the ferry.
Live News
We show live subtitled news (on silent) throughout the day.
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