West Kirby is a town on the North Western edge of the Wirral peninsula. Historically part of Cheshire, it is now in the Merseyside metropolitan county.
Shops and apartments in West Kirby
Information
County:
Merseyside
Borough:
Wirral
Population:
12,733 (2011 census)
Kirby has Viking origins, the name being derived from Kirkjubyr or village with a church. West was added to the name in the 13th century (or earlier) to distinguish it from Kirkby-in-Walsea on the other side of the Wirral (nowadays the town of Wallasey).
The old village was based around St Bridget's Church though the modern West Kirby has expanded and the modern centre is around West Kirby railway station which opened in 1878. The town became a tourist destination like nearby New Brighton in the 19th century and retains a Victorian promenade. The town has a large artificial lake which can hold sailing and other water sport events.
Station forecourt
Marine Lake is the name of the artificial lake mentioned above
