Pictures of Heswall
About Heswall
Heswall, although situated on the banks of the River Dee remains very much part of Merseyside. It is fortunate to occupy a spacious area fringed by green wooded countryside, and is close to sands commencing at near-by Thurstaston which continue round the coast to Wallasey.
The town is a mixture of architecture, it has handsome houses and cottage properties - some which are of the black and white timber-frame style. These can be found along leafy lanes and in the winding roads leading away from Heswall towards the Mersey River. It is an old area, which despite modern attachments, has parts which have managed to remain unchanged for almost a century.
From areas of Heswall there are views of pleasant pastures and towards the rich green hills of Wales. Heading in the direction of Neston there is an RSPB site and Ness Botanic Gardens, and in the opposite direction visitors will find a golf club. There are pleasant coastal walks, picnic spots and further along the river estuary boats can be launched to explore the river as it makes its way towards Chester.
Heswall is a lively place, it offers much for residents, it is the home of the Starlight Youth Theatre which trains young people of all ages for a musical career as well as offering recording facilities for local groups. There are plenty of opportunities for leisure, including pubs, hotels, restaurants, cinema, and for the energetic there is a tennis club.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Heswall
| The Wirral Country Park | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lady Lever Art Gallery | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Flint Castle | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Eastham Woods Country Park | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Beatles Story Exhibition | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hilbre Island Lighthouse | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Albert Dock | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Albion House | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Cavern Club | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Liverpool Cathedral | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Rivacre Valley Country Park | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Sefton Park Palm House | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| New Palace & Adventureland, New Brighton | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Wepre Country Park | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Northop Country Park Golf Club | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in HeswallAll attractions in MerseysideComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Heswall
Wirral Peninsula, in the county of Merseyside (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E)
The Wirral Peninsula is an area of Merseyside approximately 60 square miles (160 square Km) known as 'The Wirral'
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West Kirby, in the county of Merseyside (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW)
The town lies between Heswall and Hoylake, it has a nice sandy beach, a beautiful marine lake and some lovely preserved Victorian properties.
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Port Sunlight, in the county of Merseyside (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)
The centre-piece of the village is the Lady Lever Art Gallery and Museum, this was built as a memorial to Lady Lever and was opened in 1922.
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Liverpool, a Historic City in the county of Merseyside (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE)
From early humble origins Liverpool, over the centuries has grown and developed to become one of the most exciting cities to...
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New Brighton, in the county of Merseyside (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)
New Brighton in the Wiirral may not be quite what the traditional Brighton of the South of England is, with its extravaganza of a Royal Pavilion, but what it does have is well worth sampling.
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Crosby, in the county of Merseyside (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction N)
Modern day Crosby straddles the Irish Sea, it is a mainly residential area with a coastline of sands - including the Blundell Sands, thus named for the Blundell family.
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Aintree, in the county of Merseyside (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE)
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Chester, a Historic City in the county of Cheshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE)
Chester, the county town of Cheshire, is one of the oldest and most complete walled cities with fantastic architecture and history.
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Helsby, in the county of Cheshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction E)
Helsby is famous for Helsby Hill which rises to a height of 462ft, and has traces of an Iron-Age camp.
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Lydiate, in the county of Merseyside (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NE)
This attractive village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. It is perhaps best known for the evocative ruins of St. Catherine's Church.
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Widnes, in the county of Cheshire (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)
There is much that is Victorian about Widnes, this can be seen in the splendid public library building and the park named after a great Queen and Empress.
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Rhyl, in the county of Denbighshire (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction W)
This resort is dominated by a golden sandy beach running from the mouth of the River Clwyd to Prestatyn, making it a perfect summer place for families to enjoy seaside fun, sunbathing and swimming.
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St Helens, in the county of Merseyside (17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction NE)
Having transcended the Industrial Revolution and shaken off its old image, St.Helens is rapidly developing into a place of culture and style.
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Rainford, in the county of Merseyside (17.6 miles, 28.2 km, direction NE)
Rainford is a small village attractively set in open countryside between St. Helen's and Wigan.
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Ainsdale-on-Sea, in the county of Merseyside (19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction N)
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All towns in MerseysideComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Heswall Station | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction E) |
| Neston Station | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE) |
| M53 Junction 3 | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE) |
| M53 Junction 4 | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction E) |
| Blackpool Airport | (30.9 miles, 49.8 km, direction N) |
| Heswall to London | (177.8 miles, 286.1 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Heswall
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Heswall center |
| Thornton Hall Classic Hotel | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction E) |
| Hillbark Hotel | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction NW) |
| At Peel Hey Country Guest House | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction NW) |
| The Riverhill Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction NE) |
| Village Leisure Hotel Wirral | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E) |
| Brook Meadow Hotel | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SE) |
| Inglewood Manor | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE) |
| Leasowe Castle Hotel Ltd | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction N) |
| Quality Hotel Chester | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) |
| The Dolby Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE) |
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