It is believed that Prescot is the derivative of an Anglo Saxon name “Prescota – cot” which translates to “Priests Cottage”. The site of the present St Mary’s Church dates back to 1100 and is the only Grade 1 Listed building in the borough of Knowsley. By medieval times Prescot had developed into a thriving market town and was head of most of the parish of South West Lancashire. Many people associate Prescot with coal mining and this has been an important part of the growth of the town, but Prescot also grew in importance as a time piece manufacturing centre from the mid 18th Century. Watchmaking continued in the town until the early 20th century when Switzerland and America were producing watches of an equal quality - but much cheaper. The 20th century brought an unexpected and exclusive dependence on cable manufacturing with the establishment of the BICC works to the area. When BICC closed the loss of employment was devastating – unemployment reached record levels and today Prescot is still making every effort to overcome this problem. The creation of a new shopping centre at the Cables Retail Park and work is well underway on Prescot’s new Business Park, the first phase of which will see 40,000 sq ft of office space and 40,000 sq ft of workshop and light industrial units being built. Prescot is a town that can adapt to change as it has done throughout its history and today is no
Attraction
Knowsley Hall
Knowsley Safari Park
Care Home
Fazakerley House Care Centre
John Joseph Powell Nursing & Care Centre
Classes
Dentist
A Lee and Associates
H Lloyd & Mr J Williams
Doctor
Cedar Cross Medical Centre
Cross Lane Surgery
Longton Medical Centre
Prescot Primary Care Resource Centre
Estate Agent
Farmers Market
Health and Fitness Club
Pub and Bar
Clock Face
Coach & Horses
Eagle & Child
Imperial
Solicitor
Dalzell Associates
Porter Associates
Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
Prescot & Odyssey CC (Cricket)
Rainhill CC (Cricket)
Rainhill Rockets Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Boots
Harefield Cottage Water Gardens
James Whitaker & Sons (Nurserymen) Ltd
MJ's Pets & Supplies
L Rowlands
Price & Ankers
J J B Sports
Outfit
Places to Stay near Prescot
Village Hotel Whiston (1.74 miles)
Just 400 yards from the M57/M62, this modern hotel has a leisure club (with swimming pool), restaurant, pub and cafe, all within easy reach of Liverpool (8 miles) and Warrington (15 ... More
Premier Inn Liverpool (Tarbock) (1.98 miles)
Within easy reach of the M62 and M57. Conveniently located for Huyton train station. Ideal for Liverpool John Lennon airport, this hotel is just 4 miles away. Ideally situated for both business and leisure guests, ... More | visit websiteParkview Hotel (2.01 miles)
The hotel is circa 1890 Victorian Mansion and is situated on the corner of Prescot Road (A58) and Lugsmore Lane (B5413). It is facing Taylor Park, one of the largest parks and lakes in the ... More | visit website
Premier Inn St. Helens South (2.57 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M62 just off the A570. For shops and local amenities St. Helens town centre is only 2 miles away. Conveniently located for Lea Green train station. Our St. Helens ... More | visit websitePremier Inn Liverpool Rainhill (2.59 miles)
Located within easy reach of the M62, junction 7. Conveniently situated for Rainhill train station, with excellent links to Liverpool city centre, Liverpool Airport and Knowsley safari park. There are a variety of retail parks ... More | visit websitePremier Inn Liverpool (Roby) (2.67 miles)
An ideal location for the airport, this Premier Inn is just 7 miles from Liverpool John Lennon airport. Ideally located within easy reach of the M62. Conveniently located for Roby train station. For shops and ... More | visit website5 Corners Guest Inn (3.79 miles)
The Five Corners Guest Inn is perfectly positioned within walking distance of Ballyclare Golf Club ( home club of Gareth Maybin ), 20 minutes from both City and International airports ... More
Hillcrest Hotel (3.81 miles)
Suites Hotel (3.83 miles)
An original concept, unparalleled in the Liverpool area, this unique all-suite hotel offers state-of-the-art technology; elegant, luxurious accommodation in spacious suites; and superb facilities for the business or leisure guest.
From the ... More
Childwall Abbey (3.94 miles)
The Childwall Abbey Hotel is a sympathetically restored abbey ideally located for access to Liverpool and it's surrounding areas and attractions. The hotel offers an excellent standard of accomodation for ... More
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