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About West Kirby

Pleasant residential seaside resort set in a sheltered spot on the Dee estuary. It is one of the oldest settlements in the Wirral peninsula, and was granted a charter by William the Conqueror, although its history appears to pre-date this period.

The town lies between Heswall and Hoylake, it has a nice sandy beach, a beautiful marine lake and some lovely preserved Victorian properties. To the east lie the Grange and Caldy Hills, and a mile or so off coast lies Hilbre Island which is now a nature reserve. Although the island is cut off by a rising tide, it is possible to walk there when the tide recedes. Adjoining Thurlaston Common provides visitors with a pleasant place to picnic. Both Thurlaston and the Caldy Hills offer fine views across the Dee towards the distant Welsh hills.

Visitors will find good accommodation, plenty of shops, restaurants, inns and cafes. The town offers facilities for relaxation including several near-by golf courses. West Kirby offers excellent scope for sailing, it has its own flourishing sailing club. Sea fishing is available, as are enjoyable river trips.

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Hotels & Accommodation in West Kirby

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	Holiday Inn Express Liverpool Hoylake Hoylake, Merseyside, England (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction N) Just 5 minutes’ walk from Hoylake’s sandy beachfront, this Holiday Inn Express serves Italian cuisine in the Marco Pierre White designed Frankie’s Bar and Grill. Hoylake Rail Station is 200 metr... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	Wirral Lodge Boutique Hotel Great Meols, Merseyside, England (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE) Located just a 10-minute walk from Hoylake’s seafront, the Wirral Lodge is set in a detached building and serves homemade jams and marmalades and local produce on its breakfast menu. Free bicycle hi... More info and book online.. Price from £52.00
	Peel Hey Frankby, Merseyside, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E) This award-winning, privately owned country house offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in a peaceful, rural setting, just 15 minutes' drive from Liverpool.... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	Hillbark Hotel Frankby, Merseyside, England (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction E) Nestling amid 250 acres of parkland in the heart of the beautiful Wirral peninsula, this magnificent Grade II listed hotel boasts genuine luxury and a fascinating history.... More info and book online.. Price from £175.00
	Premier Inn Wirral (Greasby) Greasby, Merseyside, England (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E) Offering convenient, comfortable accommodation, Premier Inn Wirral (Greasby) is a 5-minute drive from Upton Train Station and 5 miles (8 km) from Birkenhead town centre, with excellent motorway access... More info and book online.. Price from £53.00

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Nearby travel help

West Kirby Station	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Hoylake Station	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction N)
M53 Junction 2	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E)
M53 Junction 3	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction E)
Blackpool Airport	(28.5 miles, 45.9 km, direction N)
West Kirby to London	(182.6 miles, 293.8 km, direction SE)