Be the Cheshire Cat that caught the cream by following this Itinerary

Start the day with a hearty breakfast

Grab breakfast at Blossom Café Bar near Time Square, where you can sit down for coffee and a hot brunch. 

Hit gold before your golden bus journey starts

Explore the famous Market which is a treasure trove of goodies from gifts to the most diverse range of local produce. You can lose yourself in there!

Take in the famous sculptures in Golden Square…

And then it’s a short walk over to Warrington Town Hall to see the ornate Golden Gates, take a quick selfie, then breathe for a moment in Bank Park behind the hall before heading to Warrington Bus Interchange for your bus.

Pounce onto the CAT 9A at Warrington Interchange

Onto the 9A bus and Warrington is left behind as the swing bridge over the canal creates a sense of occasion and heightening excitement as paradisiacal Cheshire countryside beckons on this treat of a trip…

Alight the bus at Stockton Heath

Now enjoy a languid wander round the village centre’s boutiques, bakeries and delis. Walk over to Alexandra Park for some quiet green space and people-watching, or stroll down towards the Bridgewater Canal for a short waterside walk. If you’ve got any time left, pop into a deli or wine shop to grab something for later.

On board the CAT 9 bus at Stockton Heath

A few twists and turns as the number 9 bus traverses classic Cheshire rural scenery, through idyllic villages and past the picturesque delight that is Marbury Park before nestling in the gem of a town that is Northwich.

Alight the bus at Watling Street, Northwich

Over the lovely River Weaver and into the centre of Northwich the bus makes it’s way, ready for some fun exploration for you in this brilliant town.

Late lunch at Kanya Bistro (Waters Cross, Watling Street)

This is a great place to eat close to the Watling Street bus stop on the CAT 9. Traditional English cuisine combines with modern bistro-style dishes, imaginatively presented and where there’s something for everyone! 

Enjoy the independent shops in Northwich

There’s chic boutique stores and an eclectic array of independent shops just waiting to be devoured in this enthralling town where quirks and charm abound.

Board the CAT 9 bus to Great Budworth

Soak in more scenery before darkness approaches as the bus makes its way back towards Warrington, but not before a memorable, but brief, stop off in Great Budworth.

Alight the bus at Great Budworth

Enjoy a pint at The George & Dragon, a classic village pub that also serves breakfast and coffee, then wander Great Budworth’s main street with its red-brick and timber cottages, old pump house and cobbled feel that gets it called one of Cheshire’s prettiest villages. Check out St Mary and All Saints Church, which is huge for somewhere this small. 

Back on board the CAT 9 bus at Great Budworth

Daylight is drawing to a close, but the view from the window is still discernible as the final leg of this adventure approaches with the bus making its way back to Warrington.

Alight the bus at Warrington Interchange

There’s some fab pubs to be enjoyed during the evening, or maybe a bit of bingo or a show at the famous Parr Hall theatre – possibly a taste of the many tribute bands, perhaps it’s Panto as the season gets into full swing (‘Beauty and the Beast’ it is for this year!). If a night of music or culture isn’t for you, then there’s plenty of fantastic eateries across this majestic town just waiting to be enjoyed! It’s been a brilliant day and time to wind down and paws for thought, reflecting on a fab scenic sojourn on the CAT 9/9A!