Neston

Civil Parish in Cheshire

England

Neston

Across the Dee from Parkgate The four chimneys of the Connah&#039;s Quay gas-fired power station in the hazy morning light across the other side of the Dee estuary. — Across the Dee from Parkgate Credit: Mike Parker

Neston is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated in the Wirral Peninsula, it lies to the west of the River Dee and is approximately 9 miles south of the city of Liverpool. The town has a population of around 15,000, making it a vibrant and bustling community.

Neston has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Stone Age. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a small settlement with a church, and it gradually grew over the centuries. The town played a significant role in the salt industry during the medieval period, thanks to its proximity to the River Dee.

Today, Neston offers a range of amenities and attractions. The town center features a variety of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing residents and visitors with a vibrant retail and dining scene. The town also hosts a weekly market, which has been a tradition for over 100 years.

Neston is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The Wirral Way, a popular footpath and cycle route, passes through the town and offers stunning views of the Dee Estuary.

In terms of education, Neston has several primary schools and a secondary school, ensuring that residents have access to quality education facilities.

Overall, Neston is a charming town with a rich history, a thriving community, and plenty of amenities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors.

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Neston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.285111/-3.071638 or Grid Reference SJ2876. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Across the Dee from Parkgate

The four chimneys of the Connah's Quay gas-fired power station in the hazy morning light across the other side of the Dee estuary.

Mike Parker

Mostyn House School and the Parade, Parkgate

Taken from the marshland in front of the prom.

Mike Parker

Parkgate

The marsh at Parkgate, after the sea retreated and the estuary silted up.

Mike Parker

High tide at Parkgate

Looking across the Dee to Flint

Eric Marsh

Heron at Parkgate

High tide brings a lot of food for these birds.

Eric Marsh

High tide at Parkgate

Looking upriver towards the Flint Bridge.

Eric Marsh

The Wirral Way

The path leads into Parkgate.

Eric Marsh

Stratford Road, Little Neston

The River Dee and the coast of North Wales are in the background.

M J Roscoe

Wirral Way in Neston cutting

John H Darch

Marshland in the Dee Estuary

With distant views of North Wales.

John H Darch

Church with phone box

St Thomas the Apostle, Parkgate.

John H Darch

Second World War pillbox

Defending the now-defunct railway at Parkgate

John H Darch

Cycle route (NCN568) by marshes south of Nessholt

The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes. It was created by the charity Sustrans Link

(Sustainable Transport), aided by a National Lottery grant. Many routes aim to minimise contact with motor traffic, though 70% of them are on roads. In some cases the NCN uses pedestrian routes, disused railways, minor roads, canal towpaths, or traffic-calmed routes in towns and cities.