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Stunning Merseyside streets which will take your breath away

Merseyside has many streets full of charm, character and stunning scenery.

It could be you're planning on looking for a place to live, somewhere to socialise with friends or you may be new to the area - there are plenty of streets you can take a walk down. With so much to offer, the list of the most breath-taking streets could go on forever.

There are some however which stand out, whether this is for its architecture, endless murals, social scene or beautiful houses. Back in December 2019, we rounded up 14 of the coolest streets on Merseyside.

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Looking at the rest of Merseyside, it has some seriously trendy streets with loads going on to add to the list. Have we missed out any of your favourites? Let us know in the comments section below.

Victoria Road

Victoria Road, New Brighton. (Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

A Merseyside regeneration project has seen the area of New Brighton undergo huge changes.

Quirky new bars, restaurants and shops now fill the alternative high street, Victoria Road, which is set back from the main drag of New Brighton seafront. There are still more bars and restaurants due to open while the changes continue.

The area was New Brighton's original high street and its renovation even includes street art which adorns many of the buildings in the area's period road.

Mason Street

Woolton Picture House said they will reopen in 2022 (Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)

Home to the beloved Woolton Picture House, the only single-screen cinema in the city which is the focus of a campaign to save the historic cinema, Mason Street is great to visit if you're after a bit of history.

Woolton Village as a whole has plenty on offer, including the Liverpool Cheese Company, pubs, restaurants and even farmers' markets. Mason Street, with its charming terraced houses, steals the show though.

Port Sunlight Village

A quaint, sleepy village that wouldn't look out of place in a historical film - every street is worthy of a place in this list.

The villagers' Arts and Crafts cottages are surrounded by paths winding through fields and woodland. Port Sunlight Museum offers visitors an insight into the village's history, while the Lady Lever Art Gallery showcases 19th century decorative arts.

There's also plenty of tea rooms and cosy pubs to relax in.

Falkner Street

Falkner Street, Liverpool. Photo by Colin Lane (Colin Lane)

Populated on each side with stunning Georgian terraces, Falkner Street is a gorgeous example of Liverpool's incredible architecture.

As Christmas draws nearer, the decorations on display from many of the residents are worth hunting down to marvel at - and they're guaranteed to get you feeling festive. It's not just the beautiful houses that make this street special, though.

At one end of the street, as you get closer to Hope Street, there's The Quarter restaurant where you can stop off for a plate of fresh pasta or a homemade, elaborate dessert.

Hope Street

Hope Street (Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

Bookended by two incredible cathedrals, this central street is one of Liverpool's most charming areas.

If you're after cultural offerings, the Everyman Theatre and The Philharmonic are just a stone's throw away from one another, with our city's two stunning cathedrals standing at each end of the street. With some of the city's best loved bars and restaurants on offer, Hope Street is home to the likes of the Philharmonic pub, Papillon and Frederick's among the venues lining the street.

Lark Lane

A popular street in the city for its vibrant mix of restaurants, bars and independent shops, Lark Lane is well known for its bohemian atmosphere.

Boasting everything from a quaint ice cream shop that assembles gigantic dessert cones, to a host of restaurants offering a range of international cuisine, there's definitely something to take your fancy. At the top of the street is the Old Police Station which is now used as a community centre that holds market stalls and craft fairs.

Water Street

The Town Hall and the Liver Buildings can all be spotted when wandering down this city centre street and some truly impressive architecture surrounds it.

It's also provided the backdrop for many filming locations, with television series Tin Star even shooting scenes on the street. If you want to visit the Town Hall, it can be found on High Street at its junction with Dale Street, Castle Street and Water Street.

Oxton Village

Rose Mount in Oxton Village, Wirral. (Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

The centre of this Birkenhead suburb is a haven of characterful buildings, flourishing independent shops and plenty of restaurants.

It offers locals and visitors a true sense of community. Oxton Village is very compact - which is why we haven't singled out just one street - though it still has an array of boutiques and cafés to choose from to suit all manner of tastes.

The village was given Conservation Area status back in 1979 which lead to the establishment of Oxton Society, which works to preserve the character and identity of the area. If you're after a place that truly offers a village feel, then this is the spot.

Granby Four Streets

The Turner Prize winning Granby Four Streets in Toxteth (Liverpool Echo)

Made up of Cairns Street, Beaconsfield Street, Jermyn Street and Ducie Street, these Toxteth streets were originally built in the 1890s but fell into a state of dereliction after the 1980s.

Now, after residents fought demolition for more than a decade, the streets boast a Turner Prize win from 2015. Some houses have been fully transformed, while other sections of the streets are yet to be renovated but have been painted by local artists.

The popular Granby Street Market is held on the first Saturday of every month, where visitors can find everything from bric-a-brac, vintage clothing and keepsakes, to handmade soaps, arts and crafts. Food stalls also spring up, selling a variety of hot international cuisine and home cooked health foods.

Baltic Triangle

Street art in the Baltic Triangle (Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)

This is more of a whole area than one street in particular, but it just has too many cool spots to not be included in our round-up.

The hub of creativity sprung up around Jamaica Street and surrounding areas after major redevelopment and now plays host to arts venues, alternative activity sites like Ghetto Golf and plenty of bars worth visiting. The streets have been decorated with plenty of street art too, so wandering up and down and seeing how many pieces you can spot is a great way to spend some time.

Egerton Street

Peter Kavanagh's pub on Egerton Street, Liverpool 8. (Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

Lined with the pretty terraced houses that have made the Georgian Quarter so sought after, this street offers tidy, picturesque gardens and a laid-back atmosphere.

The much-loved pub Peter Kavanaghs, which was the Liverpool CAMRA pub of year in 2019, heads the street too. The pub has been run by 80 year old landlady Rita Smith for 27 years.

The Welsh Streets

The Welsh Streets and the Voelas Street terraced houses now refurbished and lived in. Photo by Colin Lane (Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

After playing host to multiple early episodes of hit show Peaky Blinders, the derelict streets were completely revamped by Place First.

The houses have been renovated to offer families traditional Victorian terraces with a modern twist. The huge changes in the houses' exterior appearance has brought many people back to the area of Toxteth.

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