Even for people who aren't really interested in horse racing, the Grand National is a well-known day in the national calendar. But, for those who live next door to Aintree, where the race is held, it's front and centre for days.
Running for three days, the Grand National Festival takes months of planning. Businesses will be looking to cash in, but what's it like living so close to a world-famous event?
Houses on Melling Road next to the Merseyside racecourse have surrounded it for decades. More recently, new housing developments have been built around Seeds Lane.
