Heritage Open Days: West Kirby Old Village Walk

A one-mile walk around the conservation area of the Old Village, taking in buildings dating back to the 17th century.

Heritage Open Days: West Kirby Old Village Walk
Photo: Rodhullandemu (Phil Nash), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A one-mile, one-hour walk around the conservation area of the Old Village, taking in buildings dating back to the 17th century. The walk met at the Lych Gate, St Bridget's Church.

Booking was essential — narrow pavements made the route unsuitable for wheelchairs, the less mobile, or prams.

You can follow much of the same route yourself: the museum's Visitor Info page includes a short self-guided version of the Old Village walk, past buildings including Sycamore Cottage (1746) and the Ring O' Bells (1810).

Plan ahead

Bringing a group, or tracing local history?

Group visits

Bring a group to the museum

Clubs, schools, historical societies and social groups are welcome by arrangement — £2 per head, up to 20 people, with two weeks' notice.

Book a group visit

Research Group

Researching West Kirby's past?

Our Research Group holds decades of local material — including records of who lived and worked in individual houses and shops across the village. Genuine enquiries are welcome.

Contact the Research Group