Sefton, Metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England
Sefton is a metropolitan borough in Merseyside that stretches along the Irish Sea from Southport in the north to Bootle in the south, including inland communities toward Maghull. The territory encompasses both seaside towns and urban neighborhoods linked by roads and transport connections.
Sefton became a metropolitan borough in 1974 when several areas including Bootle, Southport, Crosby, Formby, and Litherland were merged into one administration. This reorganization created a single council to manage the combined communities along the coast and inland.
Horse racing at Aintree Racecourse draws crowds during major events, while championship golf at Royal Birkdale appeals to sports enthusiasts. Art installations dotting the coastline offer unexpected cultural encounters for people walking the beaches.
Getting around the area works best with buses and trains that link the coastal towns with inland neighborhoods. Visitors should come prepared for changeable weather, as seaside locations tend to be windy and wet at times.
Sefton Parish Church, built around 1170, is the only Grade I listed building in the entire borough and originally served the local Molyneux family. Its medieval stonework displays construction methods rarely seen in structures from that era.
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