TO mark the 50th birthday of the borough of Halton this year, the area's tourism board is celebrating 50 of its quirky features.

Visit Halton is using 2024 to commemorate 50 years since the borough of Halton was formed, uniting Runcorn and Widnes on either side of the Mersey.

To celebrate, Visit Halton has created a unique list of 50 inspiring and quirky things to see, do, taste and experience - only in Halton.

Visit Halton said: "Today, Halton is a place where you can take a selfie with the Childe of Hale Giant, a legendary figure in English folklore, or be captivated at the Church of All Saints in Daresbury by a very beautiful stained glass window that features the characters from Alice in Wonderland. 

"[You can] pose with pictures on Norton Priory Sculpture Trail, which includes bronze sculptures of a family of purple pigs, which are located in the Walled Garden orchard, or step on the stage where Gary Barlow, one of the biggest names in British music, took his first steps to stardom at Halton Royal British Legion Club."

Rob Sanderson Thomas, from Norton Priory Museum Trust, added: “50 Quirky Things showcases the perfect formula for where visitors can embark on a journey of scientific exploration at the Catalyst, witness show-stopping performances at the Brindley Theatre, immerse themselves in the world of literary greats such as Alice in Wonderland at the Lewis Carroll Centre, and not forgetting musical masterpieces including one of the most legendary concerts ever held in the UK, the iconic Stone Roses gig at Spike Island.”

Visit Halton has crafted a leaflet which contains the 50 different activities, which can be accessed here.

The tourism board has also created an interactive map featuring some of the 50 things to do in the borough.