Sefton Considered the ‘golf-coast’ of the north, Sefton has hosted numerous Open Championships at the Royal Birkdale, as well as the Ryder Cup. Sefton spans a sweep of beautiful and varied coastline. Formby woods are home to the endangered red squirrel, and its stunning forests & shores are protected & managed by the National Trust, while Crosby beach is the permanent residence of sculptor Sir Antony Gormley’s modern masterpiece Another Place (known locally as ‘The Iron Men’). Further north the vast beach at Ainsdale is ideal for water sports, where you can enjoy such thrilling activities as kitesurfing & para-carting. All of this makes for stunning aerial views, which can be enjoyed by light aircraft enthusiasts at the Ince Blundell airfield. At Sefton’s tip, bordering Lancashire, is the picturesque Victorian seaside resort of Southport. Boasting the UK’s largest manmade lake, overlooked by the smallest pub in Britain. With an indoor waterpark, beachside fun-fair, ornamental gardens, parks and iconic promenade, Southport is a yearround tourist destination. It also annually hosts the National Fireworks Championships, the North West’s largest air show and the much-feted famous Flower Show.
Situated in the North West of England, Merseysidehas a population of over 1.8 million, and has themetropolitan city of Liverpool as its capital.
Liverpool
Liverpool is the commercial, educational and cultural capital of Merseyside, and is the second largest City in the North West of England. Located 56km (35 miles) West of Manchester and 31 km (19) miles North of Chester, Liverpool’s status as a port city has contributed to its diverse population, which historically were drawn from a world-wide range of cultures and religions. The City was awarded European Capital of Culture in 2008. Its historic waterfront and mercantile district was awarded World Heritage Site status in 2004 by UNESCO, sharing this honour with 850 other cultural and national World Heritage sites, including the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Giza. Liverpool John Lennon is the fastest growing regional airport in the UK, with 5.5 million passengers per annum servicing 70+ destinations. The Merseyrail passenger network is one of the most intensively used commuter rail networks outside South East England, and is the top performing rail operator in the UK, making a car-free commute a popular choice for people throughout the region. Because of its four universities, Liverpool has a thriving Knowledge Quarter. It also has a vibrant and thriving Pride Quarter and The Baltic Triangle (Liverpool’s answer to Shoreditch) for artisan coffees, vegan street food, and live music.
St Helens Home of the famous Saints, rugby league fans will already be well acquainted with St Helens. Formed in 1873, St Helens Rugby Club is one the most successful in the country. But the sporting character of this borough doesn’t end there.
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