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Attractions in Knowsley


Knowsley's location at the heart of the northwest makes it a great starting-point for holidays and days out. From galleries and museums to trails and animals, the borough has it all -- and more. Knowsley is also within easy driving distance of the bustling cities of Liverpool and Manchester, as well as the rustic beauty of Cheshire, Lancashire and the Lake District.

Take a few minutes to browse our guide to local attractions. Click on the links for websites and directions.
 

Acorn Venture Urban Farm | Prescot Museum | Knowsley Safari Park
Huyton Art Gallery | Kirkby Art Gallery | Stadt-Moers Park

 

Acorn Venture Urban Farm
Depot Road
Kirkby
Knowsley
L33 3AR
Tel:(0151) 548-1524
Web: Acorn Venture Urban Farm

Acorn Venture Urban Farm offers the whole family a unique, hands-on farming experience. The farm specialises in providing opportunities for disabled people.

Open 10am-4pm, 7 days a week
Admission £1 adults, 50p children (under 3s free)
Groups of 15+ please contact in advance
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Prescot Museum
34 Church Street,
Prescot
L34 3LA
Tel: (0151) 430-7787
Web: Prescot Museum

Prescot Museum invites you to experience the historic town that, according to the saying, existed 'before ever there was a Liverpool'.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am -1pm & 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 2pm-5pm
The Museum is closed on Bank Holidays. Admission is free.
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Knowsley Safari Park
Prescot
L34 4AN
Tel: (0151) 430-9009
Web: Knowsley Safari Park

Step into the wild at Knowsley Safari Park. Growing from the Earl of Derby's historic menagerie of animals, the Safari Park is one of Merseyside's most popular tourist attractions.

Open daily, 10am-4pm March-October
10:30am-3pm November-February.
Closed Christmas Day. See website for pricing.
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Kirkby Art Gallery
Kirkby Library
Newtown Gardens
Kirkby
Merseyside
L32 8RR
Tel: (0151) 443-4290

Kirkby Gallery showcases the best of local, contemporary art, with up to eight exhibitions per year.

Open Mon & Fri 9.15am-5pm
Tues & Thurs 9.15am-7pm
Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm
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Huyton Art Gallery
Huyton Library
Civic Way
Huyton
Merseyside
L36 9GD
Tel: (0151) 443-3734

Huyton Gallery showcases the best of local, contemporary art, with up to eight exhibitions per year.

Open Mon-Fri 9.15am-7pm
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun 12pm-4pm
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Stadt-Moers Park
Pottery Lane
Whiston
L34 3LA
Tel: (0151) 443-3682
Web: Stadt-Moers Park

Enjoy over 200 acres of open meadowland, pondland and wilderness walks at Stadt-Moers Park.

Park open 24/7, all year
Visitors Centre open
weekends & Bank Holidays
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.
Admission free
Group & school bookings can be arranged
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