(including Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens and Wirral) is in the North West of England. It has a population of around 1,380,000 and covers approximately 65,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Merseyside is named after the River Mersey and contains the boroughs of St Helens, Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton and Liverpool, which is one of the largest cities in Britain. Once part of Lancashire, Liverpool grew to become by the nineteenth century one of the worlds major ports, through which passed much of the raw materials and finished products of the industrial revolution. Innovations including skyscrapers, railways, trams, department stores, lending libraries and public art galleries were pioneered in Liverpool and the city contains thousands of listed buildings, such as the iconic Royal Liver Building. Although most historical architecture in Liverpool dates from during and after the 18th century, some earlier buildings survive such as Speke Hall, a timber framed Tudor house built during the 16th century and later restored. Today visitors to Speke Hall can appreciate its beautiful contrast of period and later arts and crafts features, as well as enjoying a walk though the picturesque gardens of the estate on the banks of the River Mersey. Performing arts venues in Merseyside include the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Southport Theatre, the Everyman and the Playhouse in Liverpool, the Theatre Royal in St Helens and the Little Theatre in Birkenhead.
There are many sculptures on public display across Liverpool and only London has more galleries and museums. The Walker Art Gallery has paintings by artists including Rembrandt, Degas, David Hockney and a large collection of Pre-Raphaelite art. The Tate has thousands of exhibits by renowned British and international artists, including modern and contemporary works as well as paintings dating back to the 1500s. Liverpool is famous for its influence on contemporary world culture, particularly in popular music having produced world famous bands such as the Beatles and in sport, being home to Liverpool and Everton football clubs. Famous people born in the city include the artist George Stubbs, known for his paintings of horses, and Frank Hornby, who invented internationally popular toys such as Meccano, Dinky Toys and Hornby Model Railways. The Albert Dock in Liverpool was built during the 19th century and though its commercial status declined during the 20th century, the area now houses many popular visitor attractions, such as the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Museum of Liverpool. Millions of people visit the Waterfront each year and the historic dock complex and warehouses contributed towards Liverpool being awarded in 2004 the status of UNESCO World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City. Other attractions in Merseyside include Sudley House in Liverpool, Crosby Beach, Calderstones Park in Liverpool and Hesketh Park in Southport.
Dobbies Garden World, Southport, Merseyside
Friday, 4 April 2025 (3 day event)
Haydock Racecourse, Newton le Willows, Merseyside
Sunday, 13 April 2025
Southport Food and Drink Festival, Victoria Park, Southport, Merseyside
Friday, 30 May 2025 (3 day event)
Southport Flower Show, Victoria Park, Southport, Merseyside
Thursday, 14 August 2025 (4 day event)
Southport Air Show, Southport, Merseyside
Saturday, 30 August 2025 (2 day event)
Lady Green Garden Centre, Ince Blundell, Merseyside
Friday, 12 September 2025 (3 day event)
Liverpool, Merseyside
Julie Emily McDowell has been painting for over 10 years, what began as a hobby has transformed ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
All of our Art Work is made to a high quality standard using the best of materials available. ...
Southport, Merseyside
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Wirral, Merseyside
I make my own jewellery by hand, using all different beads, healing stones , sea pearls, ...
St Helens, Merseyside
I make and customise bags with different decorations including silk flowers, bows, beads ...
Formby, Merseyside
Handmade Wooden Furniture. Beautifully crafted stools, benches, coffee tables and home ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
The Candle Club offer a wide range of Inspired Fragrance Luxury hand poured Candles, ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Hello and welcome! My name is Rachel, I live in Liverpool and am a self taught fine ...
St Helens, Merseyside
Personalised Christmas Wax Melt Gift Box Individually scented fine fragrance wax melts. ...
Prenton, Merseyside
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Wirral, Merseyside
My name is Chris and I am the proud owner of WaxMeltFest making home fragrances. Every ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
We are a relatively new business incorporating concrete crafts and candle making. We ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
I am an avid crafter and make various wool and fabric handcrafted items. These range ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
I handmade heritage kilts, and a beautiful range of tartan and tweed capes, jackets and ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Who are we? Introducing Artisan Aroma Candles. We are based in Liverpool in the UK and ...
Birkenhead, Merseyside
Anchorhaven crystals and cards is a crystal shop based in Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula. ...
Wirral, Merseyside
We just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE home fragrancing here at the Cheshire Candle Company Ltd Our ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
I have been a professional designer for over 30 years but now I have set up on my own ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Welcome to Sophie-Kate Creations, This shop offers unique, quality designed, stylish ...
Heswall, Merseyside
At Twisted Cinnamon we make handmade sculptural candles and wax melts. We are based on ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Maggie Pearson is a textile artist living and working in Liverpool. Each of her unique ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
We make beautiful organic wax melts and bath bomb melts. All our products are vegan friendly ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Me and my best friend are creating canvas’s that are bespoke to your choice down to colour, ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
I mainly make children and baby clothes and accessories but i will use a go at most crafts. ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Primarily a jewellery business. I mostly make earrings and necklaces. I also make hair ...
Newton le Willows, Merseyside
Our inspiration comes from our love of crafts, magical creatures, and helping those struggling ...
Winwick, Merseyside
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Liverpool, Merseyside
Pennys Wildlife Prints was started in Liverpool by me! Penny Wellman, a British Zoologist, ...
Rainhill, Merseyside
Our wreaths are large, resplendent and unique. Wreaths are 30cm to 75cm, but we can go ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
The Blaffy Bear Co was founded in 2018 and produces highly scented soy wax products including ...
Windle St Helens, Merseyside
Love and attention to detail is what Hearts and Bones Dog Bandanas is all about. It was ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
I am a single mother who works full time as a research nurse. At my time in the hospitals, ...
Southport, Merseyside
Handmade seasonal gifts and decorations. Many made from foraged and recycled materials ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
Hello! I’m Emma, I have a background in art and stumbled across pyrography by accident. ...
Liverpool, Merseyside
We understand that not everybody likes the same smells when it comes to Scented products, ...
Wirral, Merseyside
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Birkenhead, Merseyside
Anchorhaven crystals and cards are attending our first ever Vegan focused event. We will ...
Birkenhead, Merseyside
We completed our very first crystal pop up shop at Soul Kraft Community shop in Rock ...
Birkenhead, Merseyside
Soul Kraft community shop are hosting a pop up shop on Saturday 18th August from 10am ...
Rainhill, Merseyside
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Southport, Merseyside
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Southport, Merseyside
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Wirral, Merseyside
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Wirral, Merseyside
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Southport, Merseyside
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Southport, Merseyside
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Southport, Merseyside
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St Helens, Merseyside
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St Helens, Merseyside
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St Helens, Merseyside
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St Helens, Merseyside
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Liverpool, Merseyside
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Liverpool, Merseyside
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Liverpool, Merseyside
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Southport, Merseyside
We still have a few places available for this weekend at Venue Cymru. The dates are 7th ...
Prenton, Merseyside
Beautiful hand made Sterling Silver bead bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces made ...
(Born 1939 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Fiction
A write of childrens novels in the Redwall series among others. Many of the characters in his books where based on the people that Jacques had met.
(Born 1860 in Birkenhead in Merseyside), Painting
Philip Wilson Steer, British artist, was influential in the growth of Impressionist art in Britain.
(Born 1845 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Fiction, Illustration, Painting, Pottery and ceramics, Textiles
A prolific artist who worked with pottery, stained glass, illustration and more. He was well know as an author of childrens books. He was both a disciple and friend to William Morris.
(Born 1830 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Painting,Poetry
Winner of the Newdigate prize for poetry back in 1851, Alfred William Hunt was an accomplished painter in both oils and water colours.
(Born 1819 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Poetry
Clough wrote the novel Amours de Voyage, poems and satire.
(Born 1724 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Illustration, Painting
Stubbs was the son of a Currier and became famous for his paintings of horses.