Towns & cities · North West England
Greasby
Greasby — village in Merseyside, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Royden Park Minature Railway · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Greasby is located in North Wales, with the postcode CH49 3PD. The nearest railway station is Royden Park Miniature Railway, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Greasby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 9,830 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Merseyside, England". Coordinates: 53.3730°, -3.1233°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Greasby (locally ) is a large village on the Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside, England. A predominantly residential area, it is contiguous with Upton to the east and Saughall Massie to the north. The small village of Frankby is to the immediate west. Historically within the county of Cheshire, it is part of the Greasby, Frankby and Irby Ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral and is in the parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. At the 2001 census, Greasby had 9,830 inhabitants, with the total population of the ward at 14,667. In the 2011 census the population of Greasby was not measured. However the total population of Greasby, Frankby and Irby Ward was 13,991.
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Background
History
The earliest known human settlement in Merseyside has been found at Greasby, believed to date from approximately 7000 BC. A rectangular floor of sandstone slabs and pebbles suggests regular use by the nomadic hunters of that period. The remains of burnt hazelnut shells found at the site were used for radiocarbon dating. The results specified a time period between 8300 BC and 8500 BC, even earlier than previously thought. National Museums Liverpool archaeologists excavated the site between 1987 and 1990. Gravesberie derives from the Old English gräf (a grove) and burh (a fortified place). This has been recorded as meaning "grove farm/settlement", or alternatively, a "stronghold or…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3730, -3.1233
- District
- Wirral
- Parish
- Wirral, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH49 3PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wirral West
- Population
- 9,830
- Nearest railway station
- Royden Park Minature Railway — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q122353 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Greasby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Greave Dunning 2019.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Manor
Stately homes · 0.4 km
Church of St John the Divine, Frankby
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Hill Bark Farmhouse
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.1 km
Sundial Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Royden Park
Parks · 1.2 km
Hill Bark
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Arrowe Park
Parks · 1.6 km
RAF West Kirby Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Saughall Massie Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Upton
Villages · 1.9 km
Scout Jamboree Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
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Thurstaston Common
Forests & woodlands · 2.0 km
Greasby is a town located in North Wales with a population of 9,830. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 9,830
- Constituency
- Wirral West
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Things to see in Greasby
27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Greasby →
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📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Bidston Hall
Bidston Hall — Grade II* listed house in Bidston, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Bidston Lighthouse
Bidston Lighthouse — lighthouse in Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
📷 3Observatories · North West England
Bidston Observatory
Bidston Observatory — Grade II listed former observatory in Bidston, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
📷 5Windmills · North West England
Bidston Windmill
Bidston Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St John the Divine, Frankby
Church of St John the Divine, Frankby — grade II listed church in Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
📷 3Holy wells · North West England
Enclosing wall and gateway to forecourt of Bidston Hall
Enclosing wall and gateway to forecourt of Bidston Hall — Grade II* listed wall and gateway in Bidston, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · North West England
Hill Bark
Hill Bark — historic site in Merseyside, England, UK.
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Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
RAF West Kirby Memorial
RAF West Kirby Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · North West England
site of original windmill
site of original windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Oswald's Church, Bidston
St Oswald's Church, Bidston — Grade II listed church in Bidston, Wirral, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · North West England
The Manor
The Manor — Grade II listed restaurant in Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
📷 4Farms (open to visitors) · North West England
Hill Bark Farmhouse
Hill Bark Farmhouse — a Grade II-listed farm in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Saughall Massie Bridge
Saughall Massie Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · North West England
Horse Carving
Horse Carving — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Sundial Memorial
Sundial Memorial — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
This Is The Place
This Is The Place — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Bidston War Memorial
Bidston War Memorial — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Scout Jamboree Monument
Scout Jamboree Monument — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
Flaybrick Water Tower
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📷 5Museums · North West England
Upton, Merseyside
Upton, Merseyside — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Parks · North West England
Bidston Hill
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📷 5Parks · North West England
Royden Park
Royden Park is a park in Frankby, Wirral, England, managed by Wirral Council. The grounds of the park were originally part of an estate owned by Ernest Royden which comprised the park, Hill Bark house
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📷 3Stately homes · North West England
The Manor
The Manor — Grade II listed restaurant in Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St John the Divine, Frankby
Church of St John the Divine, Frankby — grade II listed church in Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
📷 4Farms (open to visitors) · North West England
Hill Bark Farmhouse
Hill Bark Farmhouse — a Grade II-listed farm in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Sundial Memorial
Sundial Memorial — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Parks · North West England
Royden Park
Royden Park is a park in Frankby, Wirral, England, managed by Wirral Council. The grounds of the park were originally part of an estate owned by Ernest Royden which comprised the park, Hill Bark house
📷 5Historic houses · North West England
Hill Bark
Hill Bark — historic site in Merseyside, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Greasby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Park Lane Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Thornton Manor
Thornton Manor — a hotel in wales north.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Fiveways Caravan Park
Fiveways Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Atlantic Tower Hotel
Atlantic Tower Hotel — a hotel in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Copperfield Public House
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Former bank and residence
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📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Panoramic (restaurant)
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Baltic Fleet
Baltic Fleet — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Rigby's Buildings
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greasby?
- Greasby is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH49 3PD), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
- What is Greasby?
- Greasby — village in Merseyside, England.
- How do I get to Greasby?
- The nearest railway station is Royden Park Minature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH49 3PD.
- Is Greasby a protected site?
- Yes — Greasby is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Greasby free to visit?
- Yes, Greasby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greasby?
- The nearest railway station is Royden Park Minature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH49 3PD.