Heswall Map

Heswall map, view the Merseyside town of Heswall, located in the county of Merseyside, England.

Detailed Street Map of Heswall Merseyside & Guide to the Area

Heswall Map Merseyside: Interactive map of Heswall, displaying the town situated in the county of Merseyside, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Heswall area and a Heswall town centre map, showing Heswall Golf Club.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Heswall map are: Heswall Hall, Heswall Library, Heswall Dales, Gusto Heswall, Otto Lounge, The Jug & Bottle, The Dee View Inn, The Black Toad, Burnt Truffle, Nova Restaurant, The Blind Pig, The Exchange Bar, Coffee Roast, 107 Dining Room, Mowgli Street Food Heswall, Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero, Waterstones, M&S Foodhall, Tesco Express, WHSmith, Superdrug, Boots, The White Orchid Florist, Andrew Collinge Hairdressing, Gail Roberts Gallery, Boysenberry Home, Matalan, Love Lola Boutique, Karisma Boutique, Heswall Medical Centre, Riverside Surgery, The Heath Medical Practice, Pensby Dental, Montrose Dental, Thornton Hough Dental, Manor Farm Medical Centre, Heswall Primary School, Gayton Primary School, St Peter's Primary School, Pensby High School, Caldy Golf Club, Heswall Squash Club, Wirral Country Park, St Peter's Church, Heswall URC Church, Heswall Methodist Church, Wirral Hospice St John's.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Gayton, Pensby, Thingwall, Irby, Barnston, Thornton Hough, Brimstage, Raby, Raby Mere, Greasby, West Kirby, Caldy, Frankby, Thurstaston, Parkgate, Neston, Little Neston, Ness, Burton, Puddington, Willaston, Eastham, Bromborough, Spital, Bebington, Higher Bebington, Port Sunlight, Oxton, Claughton, Bidston, Upton, Moreton, Meols, Hoylake, Saughall Massie, Woodchurch, Landican, Noctorum, Prenton, Tranmere, New Ferry, Rock Ferry, Egremont, Poulton, Wallasey Village, Liscard, Seacombe, New Brighton.

Heswall is a relaxed, well-heeled town on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, known for its leafy streets, independent shops and spectacular views across the Dee Estuary. It's a place that feels calm and welcoming, with a blend of countryside charm and coastal class. Popular with families, professionals and retirees, it's the sort of town where you can grab a flat white, browse a bookshop, and then be walking along a clifftop path within minutes.

The town dates back centuries, with its name coming from Old English meaning “hazel spring.” Once a small farming settlement, Heswall grew steadily from the 19th century onwards, boosted by the arrival of the railway and the appeal of its scenery to Liverpool's wealthy merchants. By the early 20th century, it had developed into a smart residential town, and it's carried on that way ever since. Today, the population is just over 29,000, and while it's expanded over time, it's still managed to keep a village feel, especially in the Lower Heswall area.

There's plenty to enjoy around town. Heswall Dales is a local nature reserve, offering brilliant walking trails and wide-open views across the estuary to the hills of North Wales. The town centre is full of cafés, pubs and boutiques, plus a lovely little park for quiet afternoons. A short drive takes you to National Trust-run Thurstaston Common and the Wirral Country Park, both great for stretching your legs. Head over to Burton and you'll find RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, perfect for a bit of bird spotting. For heritage lovers, English Heritage maintains nearby sites like Birkenhead Priory and the charming remains of St Mary's Tower, just across the Wirral.

Wider Merseyside is packed with things to do. Liverpool's just half an hour away and full of music, museums, shops and football. The Wirral itself offers loads—beaches at West Kirby and Hoylake, sailing on the Dee, golf at world-class courses and more tucked-away villages like Parkgate and Thornton Hough to explore. You can jump on a ferry across the Mersey, head up the coast to Southport, or make your way into Cheshire and North Wales for countryside days out. It's a great base for anyone who likes a bit of variety.

Getting to and from Heswall is easy enough. The town has its own train station, a little out from the centre, on the Borderlands line between Bidston and Wrexham. For direct trains into Liverpool or Chester, nearby stations like West Kirby and Hooton are better connected via Merseyrail. The A540 runs right through town, linking up with the M53 and A55, making road travel straightforward whether you're heading to Liverpool, Chester or further afield. There are plenty of local buses too, and Liverpool John Lennon Airport is around 40 minutes away by car, with Manchester Airport just a little further.

Merseyside as a county is packed with personality. It's got its own rhythm—honest, creative, always changing but rooted in its past. You've got the buzz of Liverpool, the calm of the Wirral, the beaches, the parks, and the kind of towns where people say hello when you walk past. From music and football to history and community spirit, it's one of those places that never quite sits still but always feels familiar. Heswall slots right into that picture—calm, characterful, and full of good things tucked into quiet corners.

Some More Nearby Places: Gayton, Pensby, Thingwall, Irby, Barnston, Thornton Hough, Brimstage, Raby, Raby Mere, Greasby, West Kirby, Caldy, Frankby, Thurstaston, Parkgate, Neston, Little Neston, Ness, Burton, Puddington, Willaston, Eastham, Bromborough, Spital, Bebington, Higher Bebington, Port Sunlight, Oxton, Claughton, Bidston, Upton, Moreton, Meols, Hoylake, Saughall Massie, Woodchurch, Landican, Noctorum, Prenton, Tranmere, New Ferry, Rock Ferry, Egremont, Poulton, Wallasey Village, Liscard, Seacombe, New Brighton.

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