Welcome to Melling

Melling is a small village located in the Merseyside region of England. It is situated approximately 6 miles north of Liverpool city centre and is part of the Sefton borough. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Melling is the St. Thomas' Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window, intricate carvings, and a peaceful churchyard. Another historic building in the village is the Melling Tithebarn, which was built in the 17th century and is now used as a community centre. The Tithebarn is a popular venue for events and activities, including art exhibitions, craft fairs, and music concerts.

Melling is surrounded by stunning countryside, including the nearby Aintree Racecourse and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Melling Millennium Green and the Waddicar Lane Playing Fields. These areas provide residents with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and picnicking. Overall, Melling is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 1.4°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Melling Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Vivienne Ainsworth-Brown	Wheeler Drive Melling Liverpool Merseyside L31 1DA 01515473349 School Website
Westvale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Colin Richardson	Melverley Road Westvale Kirkby Liverpool Merseyside L32 0RQ 01514778470 School Website
St Michael And All Angels Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss A L Bowman	Sidney Powell Avenue Westvale Kirkby Liverpool Merseyside L32 0TP 01514778400 School Website
Millbrook Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Maloney	Kirkby Row Westvale Kirkby Liverpool Merseyside L32 0TG 01514778160 School Website
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs M Stevenson	Oriel Drive Aintree Liverpool Merseyside L10 6NJ 01512886206 School Website
Kirkby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Mair Hindmarsh	Hall Lane Kirkby Liverpool Merseyside L32 1TZ 01514778510 School Website
Ravenscroft Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jeanette Hegarty	Ebony Way Tower Hill Kirkby Liverpool Merseyside L33 1XT 01514778290 School Website
All Saints Catholic High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tony Mcguinness	Roughwood Drive Kirkby Knowsley Merseyside L33 8XF 01514778740 School Website
Aintree Davenhill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clay	Aintree Lane Aintree Village Sefton Merseyside L10 8LE 01515261162 School Website
Northwood Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Murphy	Roughwood Drive Northwood Kirkby Merseyside L33 8XD 01514778630 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby Glovers Brow, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 2AE 0.53 Miles

Maghull Station Road, Maghull, Merseyside, L31 3DE 1.39 Miles

Old Roan Copy Lane, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 8RD 1.63 Miles

Fazakerley Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Merseyside, L9 9EW 1.64 Miles

Maghull North Goldcrest Road, Maghull, Merseyside, L31 1HH 1.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Newtown Taxis 0151 548 5555 9-14 Telegraph Way, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 8US 1.17 Miles
Five-0 Taxis 0151 525 5050 54 Station Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 3DB 1.42 Miles
Blueline Private Hire 01695 575050 54-56 Station Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 3DB 1.42 Miles
M.C.L.K. Travel 07761 729524 37 Oriel Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 3JL 1.42 Miles
Choice Hackney Cabs 0151 289 9999 Unit 2/Moorfield Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1DF 1.49 Miles
Choice Cars 0151 546 9999 Unit 2/Moorfield Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1DF 1.49 Miles
Radcliffe Taxis 0151 547 2699 Unit 2/Moorfield Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1DF 1.49 Miles
Kirkby Radio Kabs 0151 546 3110 17 Old Rough La, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 6XE 1.56 Miles
Newtown Cabs 0151 548 5555 17 Old Rough Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 6XE 1.56 Miles
Acorn Cars 0151 546 4444 18 Park Brow Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 6QP 1.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Waddicar Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Melling Pottery Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
North Park Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melling Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Station Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Spencers Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richard Hesketh Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Angers Lane/ Giddygate Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Kirkby Row Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitefield Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Seathwaite Crescent Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westvale Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Melrose Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Domingo Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Melling Surgery	82 Waddicar Lane Liverpool Merseyside L31 1DY
The Old Roan Surgery 1515266100	Oriel Drive Liverpool Merseyside L10 6NJ
Aintree Park Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oriel Drive Liverpool L10 6NJ
Aintree Park Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Oriel Drive Liverpool L10 6NJ
Options Outreach Service 0151 2444567	Options Service Tower Hill Pcrc Ebony Way Kirkby L33 1XT

Local Stores

Copplehouse Lane
2-4 Alscot Avenue
Fazakerley
Liverpool
Merseyside
L10 0AL
01515 215559
Store Website
1.47 miles

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SPAR Dunningsbridge
Unit 11
Mersey Reach Park
Galgate Drive
Bootle
L30 6AD
01514332045
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kirkby Vets
Unit 1 Moorfield Centre Liverpool Merseyside L33 1DF 0151 546 4168 admin@kirkbyvets.co.uk Website 1.53 miles
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Companion Care (Aintree) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 9 Racecourse Retail Park Ormskirk Road Aintree Merseyside L9 5AN 0151 530 2040 aintree@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.60 miles


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Adamsvet Pet Care Ltd
The Lodge Aintree Hospital Gate Longmoor Lane, Liverpool Merseyside Merseyside L9 7LQ 0151 525 0847 adamsvet.petcare1@zen.co.uk Website 1.69 miles
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Parker &Amp; Crowther Vets
55 Liverpool Road South Liverpool Merseyside L31 7BN 0151 531 7719 maghull@parkerandcrowther.co.uk Website 1.70 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
9 Old Farm Road Kirkby Liverpool Merseyside L32 7QY 0151 548 7733 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 2.21 miles
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Noah'S Ark Vet Centre
44 - 46 Westway Maghull Liverpool L31 0AB 0151 440 2680 noahsarkvetcentre@gmail.com Website 2.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sefton Park
A Large Park In The Heart Of South Liverpool Well Served By Local Amenities. Sefton Park Sefton Park Lancashire 7.43 miles

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 8.25 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Birkenhead Park
The Worlds First Public Park, 226 Grade I Listed Landscaped Acres. Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre Park Drive Lancashire 8.32 miles A Short Walk From Birkenhead Park Railway Station.

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Formby Squirrel Reserve (Leading To The Beach)
Parking Available At The Squirrel Walk Entrance Or Further Down Right At The Beach. 85 Victoria Rd Formby Liverpool L37 1LJ 8.75 miles Free Parking After 5:30Pm

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The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Woodland
Clock Face, St. Helens. Nice Views. Lovely Walk. The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Saint HELENS DISTRICT 9.62 miles

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Ainsdale Beach
Open Beach With Sand Dunes, Large Car Park Right On The Beach Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Lancashire 9.90 miles This Is The Little Beach Near Pontins, Not The Main Beach In The Centre

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Weather Forecast

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Light freezing rain	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-0.7°C	-0.9°C	-0.8°C	-0.5°C	0°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	-0.2°C
Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-0.4°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-4.2°C	-5.4°C	-6.1°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C
Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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