Prescot, Whiston Cronton and Knowsley Village

Who to contact

Steve Gowland
Area Development Officer – PWCKV

Telephone: 0151 443 4672

Email: steve.gowland@knowsley.gov.uk

The area of Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley Village is made up of the some the most picturesque locations in Knowsley.

Prescot was famous for its pottery industry, centering around Eccleston Street, and for its clock and watch making expertise. It boasts desirable residential areas, and the award-winning Prescot Museum, which captures the area’s history. There’s also a historic and bustling town centre, including leading high street names such as Tesco, Next and JJB.

Knowsley Park Centre for Learning also offers top quality education and community facilities.

Whiston is historically linked to coal mining. The area also boasts desirable residential housing as well as award winning parks, such as Henley Park and the beautiful Stadt Moers Park. The most well known landmark in Whiston is the hospital. It is famous for its expertise in dealing with burns injuries and has recently undergone a massive redevelopment under the Government’s Private Finance Initiative. St Edmund Arrowsmith High School also offers a world class educational environment and impressive community facilities.

Cronton is a unique and beautiful area which is also partly a conservation area.  The smithy and village stocks are also local historic landmarks.  Pex Hill Country Park is a unique recreational site, having fantastic panoramic views over the surrounding area.

Knowsley Village retains much of its 19th century charm, with an abundance of typical estate cottages, post office and alms houses. Knowsley Village is also home to Knowsley Hall, and to the internationally known and prime tourist attraction Knowsley Safari Park.

Natural neighbourhoods have been identified within Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley Village: Knowsley Village, Cronton, Whiston South, Lickers Lane, Royal Oak, The Trees, High Hills, Shaw Lane, Kingsway, Holt Lane, Prescot East, Prescot Town Centre, The Wood.

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