A chocolate box village that people travel for miles to visit is older than the city itself.
West Derby Village is steeped in history which dates back as far as 1086 when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. However, it was during the Victorian period that the village underwent a real transformation and was largely rebuilt by the 4th Earl of Sefton, William Philip Molyneux, whose family lived in Croxteth Hall for generations.
If you take a walk around the village today much of this charm and character remains, from the Yeoman's House to Manor Court House and the redbrick cottages surrounding the entrance to Croxteth Country Park. In recent years, the area has become something of a night time destination, thanks to a wealth of independent bars and restaurants attracting visitors from across Merseyside and beyond.
