Kirkby Map

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

Detailed Street Map of Kirkby Merseyside & Guide to the Area

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Kirkby area and a Kirkby town centre map, showing Headbolt Lane Railway Station and Mill Dam Park.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Kirkby map are: Kirkby Gallery, Kirkby Market, Kirkby Town Centre, St Chad's Church, Kirkby Library, Kirkby Leisure Centre, The Market Tavern, The Falcon, The Copper Pot, Green Pepper Café, Café North, Costa Coffee, Greggs, McDonald's, KFC Kirkby, Subway, One Stop Shop Kirkby, Home Bargains, B&M, Iceland, ASDA Superstore, Superdrug, Boots, Farmfoods, Poundstretcher, Specsavers, Timpson, JD Sports, Card Factory, William Hill, Betfred, Tesco Express, Netherton Vets Kirkby, Knowsley Primary Care Resource Centre, Kirkby Dental Centre, Tower Hill Medical Centre, Knowsley College, Kirkby High School, All Saints Catholic High School, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Kirkby CofE Primary School, St Chad's Primary School, Liverpool FC AXA Training Centre, Millbrook Park, Westvale Community Centre, St Joseph's Hospice, Knowsley Hall Estate, Al's Kitchen, The Bakehouse, The Coffee House, Cardzone, Kirkby Florist, NW Training.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Westvale, Southdene, Northwood, Tower Hill, Gillmoss, Croxteth, Fazakerley, Norris Green, Walton, Aintree, Netherton, Melling, Simonswood, Maghull, Kirkdale, Anfield, Orrell Park, Warbreck, Clubmoor, Stockbridge Village, Page Moss, Huyton, Roby, Prescot, Knowsley Village, Rainhill, Whiston, Halewood, Bootle, Litherland, Seaforth, Ford, Old Roan, Rice Lane, Edge Hill, Knotty Ash, West Derby, Belle Vale, Childwall, Broadgreen, Hunts Cross, Speke, Garston, Halton View, Widnes, Cronton, Rainford, Thatto Heath, Haydock, Billinge.

Kirkby is a hardworking, no-frills town in the heart of Merseyside, known for its strong sense of community and proud local spirit. It's one of those places where people know each other, where football's more than just a weekend hobby, and where regeneration is giving the town a fresh lease of life. With a recently revamped town centre, new shops, and investment going into housing and transport, Kirkby is steadily building itself up while staying true to its roots.

The town's story goes back a long way, with records of Kirkby stretching as far back as the Domesday Book. The name itself means "church village" in Norse, showing how far back the settlement goes. For much of its early life, it was a small rural parish surrounded by farmland, but all that changed after the Second World War. Kirkby became one of Liverpool's overspill towns, with large estates built to house families from the inner city. It grew rapidly through the 1950s and '60s, becoming one of the largest new towns in the country. Today, Kirkby's population is around 45,000, and it continues to evolve, with big changes happening across the town.

In terms of local facilities, Kirkby's got more going for it than it's often given credit for. The town centre has had a major facelift, bringing in fresh retail names and a new market hall alongside independent traders. Kirkby Gallery hosts art exhibitions, community events and creative workshops. Across the road, the Library and One Stop Shop keep things ticking over for locals. Just outside town you'll find Knowsley Safari Park, a real family favourite with drive-through animal enclosures and play areas. National Trust lovers can head to Speke Hall, a moated Tudor mansion not far off, and English Heritage sites in Liverpool like St George's Hall or the Williamson Tunnels are easily reached by train or car.

Wider Merseyside is packed with options. Liverpool city centre is just a short ride away, with its museums, galleries, cathedrals and historic docks. You've got seaside fun up in Southport, iron men sculptures on Crosby Beach, and the rolling green spaces of the Wirral not far off either. If it's sport you're after, you're in good company—Kirkby is home to Liverpool FC's training ground, and both Anfield and Goodison Park are just down the road. With events, shopping, food and culture always on tap nearby, Kirkby's well placed for a day out or a night on the town.

Transport links in and out of Kirkby are solid. The railway station connects directly to Liverpool Central on the Merseyrail Northern Line, and you can change for Wigan and Manchester services too. The M57 and M58 motorways are nearby, giving easy access to the wider region. Buses run regularly into Liverpool, St Helens and beyond, and taxis are easy enough to find. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is around half an hour's drive, while Manchester Airport can be reached in just under an hour, depending on traffic. Whether you're commuting or heading off on holiday, it's all straightforward from here.

Merseyside as a whole is a county packed with contrast—urban grit and coastal calm, leafy lanes and buzzing high streets. There's a proper sense of identity here, shaped by shipping, sport, music and a working-class backbone that still holds strong. Each town adds something different to the mix—Kirkby brings resilience, community, and a fair bit of heart. Whether it's through regeneration, tradition or just the rhythm of everyday life, Merseyside keeps moving, and places like Kirkby help keep that beat going.

Some More Nearby Places: Westvale, Southdene, Northwood, Tower Hill, Gillmoss, Croxteth, Fazakerley, Norris Green, Walton, Aintree, Netherton, Melling, Simonswood, Maghull, Kirkdale, Anfield, Orrell Park, Warbreck, Clubmoor, Stockbridge Village, Page Moss, Huyton, Roby, Prescot, Knowsley Village, Rainhill, Whiston, Halewood, Bootle, Litherland, Seaforth, Ford, Old Roan, Rice Lane, Edge Hill, Knotty Ash, West Derby, Belle Vale, Childwall, Broadgreen, Hunts Cross, Speke, Garston, Halton View, Widnes, Cronton, Rainford, Thatto Heath, Haydock, Billinge.

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