It's not just our homes we pride ourselves on, it's our locations too.
Transport
Elowen Garden Village is perfected located for easy access to the M62 & M57 motorways making it the ideal location for commuters and those who to explore the local towns and cities. If you prefer to travel by rail Whiston station offer frequent direct trains to Liverpool in under 25 mins, or you can be in Manchester city centre in less than 45 minutes. When it’s time for International travel, Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport is only a 15 minute drive/ taxi ride away from home.
Local shops
Everyday shops can be found in Whiston Village itself, including a very convenient Tesco Express. For your weekly shopping and a spot of retail therapy Prescot Retail Park is your answer with a Marks and Spencer Foodhall, Tesco Extra, Next and many more.
Education
Families moving to Elowen Garden Village will find a range of primary schools within walking distance, Catholic, C of E and Academy schools all achieving Good in their latest Ofsted Inspection.
Just a short commute away you will find a selection of high schools and sixth form colleges including Carmel College with its excellent reputation.
Places to visit
If you fancy a family walk to a nice and peaceful location you can choose between Stadt Moer Country Park or Whiston Woods. Stadt Moor Park covers 220 acres of Meadows, Woodlands and pond habitats amongst a network of footpaths and includes visitors facilities whereas Whiston woods is a community woodland with trees, wildflowers, paths and wildlife waiting to be discovered.
Knowsley Safari Park is ideal for a great family day out. Take a tour of the 550 acres safari drive and get acquainted with over 700 wild animals from baboons to camels, wildebeest to tigers, all from the comfort of your own car, on foot you can explore the Amur Tiger trail, get up close and personal with the giraffes, watch the sea lion show and meet the cheeky meerkats.
Leisure
If golf is your games you will be spoilt for choice, Huyton & Prescot golf club, Blundells Hill & Childwall courses are all within a 3 mile radius and are amongst the very best courses in the area.
Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park is just a 5 minute drive away from Elowen Garden Village, featuring two swimming pools, a state of the art gym, indoor sports centre, squash courts and fitness studio.
Cities and towns
The city of Liverpool is just 9 miles away, with so many attractions it’s hard to work out what to visit first! The stunning Albert Dock, a World Heritage waterfront, is a must-see, visit Tate Liverpool, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, hear The Beatles Story and experience the world famous Cavern Club. Liverpool One shopping district is perfect for a bit of retail therapy, packed full of designer names and high street stores, you can shop until you drop. All of these iconic land marks can be reached in under 25 mins.
St Helen’s, Widnes and Warrington are also great towns with an array of shops, bars and restaurants, they can all be easily reached from Elowen Garden Village if you don’t feel like venturing into the city!