Aintree

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Aintree

Melling Church Sitting on top of a small hill, it can be seen for miles around. The church has a grand name, St Thomas And The Holy Rood Melling.
Melling Church Credit: Peter Hodge

Aintree is a village located in the metropolitan borough of Sefton, within the county of Lancashire in North West England. It lies approximately six miles north of the city of Liverpool and is situated close to the towns of Maghull and Kirkby. Aintree is best known for being home to the famous Aintree Racecourse, which hosts the world-renowned Grand National horse race.

The village itself is predominantly residential, with a mix of housing estates and individual properties. It has a population of around 6,000 people. Aintree has a strong sense of community and benefits from a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and leisure facilities.

The Aintree Retail Park, located nearby, offers a variety of shops and restaurants, providing convenience for both residents and visitors. The village is well-connected to transportation links, with Aintree railway station providing regular services to Liverpool and Ormskirk.

Aintree Racecourse is undoubtedly the main attraction for the area. The Grand National, held annually in April, is one of the most prestigious and challenging horse races in the world, drawing crowds from far and wide. The racecourse also hosts other racing events throughout the year, attracting enthusiasts and punters alike.

Overall, Aintree offers a pleasant suburban lifestyle with a vibrant horse racing heritage. Its proximity to Liverpool provides residents with easy access to the city's amenities and employment opportunities, making it an attractive place to live for both racing enthusiasts and those seeking a quieter suburban setting.

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Aintree Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.48284/-2.936494 or Grid Reference SJ3798. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Melling Church Sitting on top of a small hill, it can be seen for miles around. The church has a grand name, St Thomas And The Holy Rood Melling.
Melling Church
Sitting on top of a small hill, it can be seen for miles around. The church has a grand name, St Thomas And The Holy Rood Melling.
The Bootle Arms Nice old pub in Melling (over the road from church), not in Bootle as the name would suggest.
The Bootle Arms
Nice old pub in Melling (over the road from church), not in Bootle as the name would suggest.
Bridge over the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Brewery Lane Melling
Bridge over the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Brewery Lane Melling
Melling Church From canal bridge, Brewery Lane Melling.
Melling Church
From canal bridge, Brewery Lane Melling.
Wear marks On the canal Bridge, grooves caused by the ropes when barges were being towed by horses.
Location Brewery Lane Melling
Wear marks
On the canal Bridge, grooves caused by the ropes when barges were being towed by horses. Location Brewery Lane Melling
Footpath From Melling to Waddicar.
Footpath
From Melling to Waddicar.
Track From Melling towards Aintree.
Track
From Melling towards Aintree.
St Thomas, Melling 1835. Architect J W Casson. Replaced Church of the Holy Rood, c. 1195, demolished 1834.
St Thomas, Melling
1835. Architect J W Casson. Replaced Church of the Holy Rood, c. 1195, demolished 1834.
Melling from the canal bridge Looking across the fields to Melling church from the bridge over the Leeds-Liverpool canal.
Melling from the canal bridge
Looking across the fields to Melling church from the bridge over the Leeds-Liverpool canal.
Church of St Thomas and the Holy Rood, Melling Church of St Thomas and the Holy Rood, Melling was founded before 1603.
Church of St Thomas and the Holy Rood, Melling
Church of St Thomas and the Holy Rood, Melling was founded before 1603.
Late summer evening, Melling Columns of midges over growing corn in late evening sunshine.
Late summer evening, Melling
Columns of midges over growing corn in late evening sunshine.
Bootle Arms, Melling
Bootle Arms, Melling
Lych Gate, St.Thomas' Church, Melling The Lych Gate is also the village War Memorial
Lych Gate, St.Thomas' Church, Melling
The Lych Gate is also the village War Memorial
Tithebarn, Melling The old tithebarn serves as the church hall. It can be hired for functions and is home to the Tithebarn Arts Association who organise concerts featuring mainly local musicians and performers.
Tithebarn, Melling
The old tithebarn serves as the church hall. It can be hired for functions and is home to the Tithebarn Arts Association who organise concerts featuring mainly local musicians and performers.
Leeds-Liverpool Canal at Melling A bright winter's day brings out the reflections on the canal just before it flows beneath the M58 motorway.
Leeds-Liverpool Canal at Melling
A bright winter's day brings out the reflections on the canal just before it flows beneath the M58 motorway.
Melling St Thomas' Church on Melling Mount from the bridge over the canal at Brewery Lane.
Melling
St Thomas' Church on Melling Mount from the bridge over the canal at Brewery Lane.
Gate to The Delph, Melling
Gate to The Delph, Melling
Leeds-Liverpool canal at Melling
Leeds-Liverpool canal at Melling
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Aintree is located at Grid Ref: SJ3798 (Lat: 53.48284, Lng: -2.936494)

Unitary Authority: Sefton

Police Authority: Merseyside

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.48284,-2.936494
Aintree
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Aintree Park Group Practice
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Description: GR type B post box L10 180 by Carron Company in Aintree Village at Melling Road bridge
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Operator: Royal Mail
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Description: GVIR type B post box L10 809 by Lion Foundry at the junction of Lincoln Drive and Winchester Avenue, Old Roan
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 12:00
Description: EIIR type K post box L10 865 by Carronade at Altway Post Office, Aintree.
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Operator: Royal Mail
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