Discover the Village of Haydock within the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside
Within the metropolitan borough of St. Helens in the county of Merseyside lies the lovely village of Haydock. It was historically part of the county of Lancashire, and it contains a section of the Blackbrook electoral ward as well as all the electoral wards of Haydock. It is situated almost halfway between Manchester and Liverpool. Home to St. John’s Parish, this village is named from the Celtic head which translates to “barley, wheat” along with suffix “act” which means “place”. As one of the richest areas in coal and coal mining in the United Kingdom, it is an interesting place to discover and explore.
As for shopping, this village is home to a Tesco Express and an Extra Local Convenience Store. It also houses some speciality shops to provide a good range of shopping options. Check out The Owl’s Nest, one of the village’s excellent pubs where visitors can get a great home cooked food and finely brewed beers and first-class wines.
The village also houses a good variety of places to eat to get a taste of Merseyside. Visit the Amigo's Cafe & Bistro for a variety of cuisines such as Mediterranean, Turkish, European and English dishes. Lymewood Farm is another pub in the village where winning fish ‘n’ chips, shepherd’s pie and a range fine brews and wines are served in a homely setting.
Things to See and Do in Haydock
There are plenty of things to See and Do in the village of Haydock. With a plenty of scenic landscapes perfect for scenic walks and sightseeing opportunities. This village is also home to Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park, a beautiful open space where people can enjoy various outdoor activities and recreations.