WARRINGTON Walking Day takes place on Friday, July 1.

So here is our guide to what will be happening and when.

Which roads will be closed and when?

Vehicle access to Warrington town centre will be severely restricted. The inner town centre will effectively be closed to all traffic from 7.30am until approximately 1pm.

Phase 1 7.30am Closure of Sankey Street between Crosfield Street and Legh Street.

Closure of Winmarleigh Street between Sankey Street and Museum Street.

Phase 2 8am Closure of remaining streets within the town centre apart from those covered under phase three.

Phase 3 9am Closure of Dial Street, Buttermarket Street, Academy Street and Academy Way.

Aren't there temporary road closures too?

Yes, apart from the above town centre closure, there are four procession routes into the town centre.

Rolling road closure will be applied to allow for the safe passages of the members of the churches into and out of the town centre before and after the main walk.

Route 1 9am Closure of Church Street.

Route 2 9am Closure of the outbound section of Knutsford Road from Grange Avenue, Latchford to Bridge Foot and across Bridge Foot into Bridge Street.

Route 3 9.30am Closure of Rhodes Street, Orford Lane, Pinners Brow, Tanners Lane, Midland Way, Legh Street and Bath Street.

Route 4 10am Closure of Sankey Way and Liverpool Road (inbound only).

Access to the town centre will reopen at 1pm.

What time does the procession leave the Town Hall and what is the route through town?

The procession will leave Warrington Town Hall lawn at 10.30 am and follow Sankey Street, Arpley Street, Museum Street, St Austin’s Lane, Friars Gate, where it will then turn right into Bridge Street to U-turn near Bridge Foot.

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It will then return up Bridge Street to Market Gate and Horsemarket Street.

Can I still take deliveries in the town centre?

Anyone expecting a delivery you may wish to re-schedule, as access will not be granted during this time.

Where can I park?

The Market multi-storey car park has now closed ahead of demolition works which start this week. Alternative parking is available around the town centre.

The multi-storey car park at Golden Square will still be accessible all day via Midland Way.

Can I get to the train station and bus station?

Access will be maintained to both railway stations with diversion routes sign posted. However, the council says to expect delays when travelling into the stations.

A spokesman said: "We apologise for any inconvenience that these closures may cause but they are in place for the safety of all road users."

The bus station will be open as usual.

Can I sit near to the Golden Gates?

For the first time, tickets are now available for Walking Day at just £1 per person, with all proceeds donated to the Mayor’s charity appeal.

Seats, outside the Town Hall gates, are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Visit warrington.gov.uk/walkingday or call 01925 443322 to book your ticket.

How can I follow events on the day?

As usual, the best coverage will be via our website with rolling coverage from 7.30am. 

Will it rain!?

It depends how much you trust the long range forecast! But it currently says mostly cloudy with a few showers

When did walking day start?

It dates back to the 1830s when the church set it up as a riposte to the debauchery of the Newton races.

There were originally different routes for the Catholic and Church of England faiths but now all groups walk along the same paths.