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===University of Chester Padgate Campus===
The university campus (which despite being known as the Padgate Campus is in fact in the neighbouring village of Fearnhead) belonging to the [[University of Chester]] was used as a camp for [[Canadian]] servicemen during the [[Second World War]]. In 1946, it became a teacher training college and in the late 1960s was re-named to Padgate College of Education. In honour of the historical usage, part of the site was named Canada Hall.

The campus is now home to 384 students. A variety of degree courses are on offer, including degrees in journalism and sport-related subjects. The campus houses an SU bar named bar twenty ten. There are 8 halls of residence and also a residential cul-de-sac called College Close.

The [[University of Chester]] announced the closure of the campus on 22 January 2021 outlining intentions to relocate teaching to buildings in [[Warrington]] town centre.