Christmas is coming and many of us need to save our pennies to put towards gifts, festive meals - and to keep the heating on - but luckily Merseyside is home to some of the most beautiful towns and villages which are free to explore this winter.
While embarking on a walk when it’s freezing outside might not be everyone’s cup of tea, winter is actually a great time for getting out and exploring the stunning Merseyside region and getting grabbing some beautiful snowy pictures.
Many of our gorgeous towns and villages also host free festive activities meaning you can get your steps in while keeping the kids entertained with Christmassy stalls and twinkling lights. So, grab your earmuffs and gloves and get ready to see Merseyside during one of the most beautiful times of the year.
Take a look at the gallery below to see 12 stunning villages and towns located in around Merseyside that you definitely need to visit.
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9. Calderstones Park, Liverpool
Calderstones Park is a 94-acre family park in South Liverpool, with a lovely kids’ playground, cafe and beautiful woodlands. It is perfect for a family walk and not too far from Allerton Road’s shops and restaurants. During the winter months, the park looks absolutely beautiful and The Reader cafe is perfect for a pre-walk breakfast. | Ian Greig, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
10. Brimstage, Wirral
Brimstage is an idyllic village at the heart of the Wirral Peninsula. Home to Brimstage Hall, believed to be one of the oldest buildings in Merseyside, the village is filled with history and character. Ideal for a winter walk, explore the village then visit Brimstage Hall Courtyard for a warming drink. | Brimstage Farm & Maze via Facebook
11. Bidston, Wirral
Bidston Hill is one of the highest points on the Wirral and has over 100 acres of heathland and woodland, as well as medieval architecture. Take a walk to the top and admire the wintry scenes below. | Mark Warren 1973, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons