Aintree, A Village and Civil Parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside
Lying between the towns of Walton and Maghull, in Merseyside’s metropolitan borough of Sefton in the lovely village and civil parish of Aintree. Situated on the A59 road northeast of the Liverpool city centre, this village is best known as the site of the Racecourse. Its name is believed to be of Saxon origin that means “one tree” or “a tree standing alone”. Served by Aintree and Old Roan railway stations, this village makes a good base destination for discovering what the borough of Sefton has to offer.
The village offers excellent shopping options to all kinds of shoppers, with its direct links to Liverpool, Walton and Maghull, this place promises a wealth of shopping opportunities. Along the A59 road which serves as the village’s main retail area, well-known retailers and high street brands such as Asda, Next, Halfords, B&Q and DFS are lined up.
The village also presents an excellent range of places to eat. While in this village, make sure to visit the Greek Taverna Maghull and try their famous Mediterranean cuisine. Meat lovers should pay The Edge at Joey Orr's a visit and taste their award-winning steaks while enjoying a pint of fine brew. If you are looking for the Italian favourites such as pizza and pasta, One Melling Road in Liverpool is the place to be.
Things to See and Do in Aintree
Aintree is a village that takes well good care of its guests by offering an excellent range of places to see and things to do. For tourists looking for entertainment during the night, The Paradox is just on the Ormskirk Road. It’s a nightclub that once housed the famous Vernons football pools. A trip to this village won’t be complete without checking out the village’s iconic Racecourse, the home of the world’s famous Crabbie's Grand National.