Parkgate Society Lectures
millinery and Prostitution
By su Lowry
Date / Time: Monday 19th October at 7.30pm.
Venue: Neston Club
Annual AGM at 7.30pm, lecture starts at 8pm
Join us for the annual hotpot supper
Join us for our annual autumn evening get together over a traditional hot pot supper, followed by our regular monthly lecture. Enjoy a two course meal of a traditional Lancashire hotpot and a sticky toffee pudding dessert. Special dietary requests can be made at the time of booking.
Venue: The Parkgate Clubhouse in the Neston Club
Date: Monday 16th November 2026
at 18.15 for 18.30
Monthly Lecture starts at 20.00
Mosquitoes - new developments
by Peter Enevoldson
Your tickets can be collected at the door on the night.
New Wirral Way Sign Posts
The Parkgate Society have been working with the Friends of the Wirral Way and Cheshire West and Cheshire Council to install new signage along the Parkgate stretch of the Wirral Way. These new signs and information board have now been installed and provide very useful directions to those passing along that stretch of the route. A big thanks to all those involved.
The Roger Harris Bequest
In the past year the Parkgate Society have been delighted to receive a significant bequest from the will of our late treasurer Roger Harris. We consulted our members on the nature of projects that these funds could be applied to and the decision was taken to proceed with four of them:
1. A small prize to be awarded to a pupil or group from Parkgate Primary School for a project on the history of Parkgate or on the physical or natural environment within Parkgate;
2. The creation of a digital photo library of Parkgate history;
3. The Ropewalk area improvements, including a new interpretation board and bench; and
4. The Parkgate Wildlife Project
We will be providing progress updates on these Roger Harris Legacy projects as they evolve over the next few months.
Roger Harris Legacy: the Parkgate Wildlife Project
One of the objectives of the Roger Ellis legacy is to support local wildlife, especially species which are facing significant challenges. Barn Owls are one of the local species selected. After a very successful breeding pair in a box on North Parade, the Society decided to fund 3 similar barn owl boxes and are working with the Wirral Barn Owl Trust to identify feasible sites in Parkgate for these new boxes.
Our first box was installed in October 2026, in a large oak tree on Leighton Road, opposite Old Oaks Farm Shop. It took the team several hours to put it up. Each box has a little camera inside for the Barn Owl Trust team to monitor the inhabitants without disturbing them, but it will not be used for public live-streaming.
Now we are waiting on a pair of barn owls to take up residence - we will keep you posted on progress !
OUR Vision FOR Parkgate
In 2020 The Parkgate Society produced ‘Our Vision for Parkgate – 2020 to 2030’ in collaboration with our local authorities. The objective was to identify areas of improvement which would benefit local residents and visitors alike, bearing in mind the importance of the visitor economy to the Parkgate area. In 2025 we are now half way through that original Vision period (2020 -2030), so The Society has taken the opportunity to review, update on the progress and to ensure it is relevant for the rest of the decade.
Our Vision For Parkgate 2020-2030
The 2025 mid-term update to
”Our Vision for Parkgate”. It has updates on progress so far and provides the outlook and plans for the next 5 years.
Community Volunteers
Community Spirit TEAM
Our regular litter picks take place on the first Saturday of each month with our team of volunteers. The next meeting will be held on Saturday 12th October at 10am - weather permitting. Meet outside of St Thomas’ Church. Hi-Vis jackets, litter pickers and bags will be provided. Wear suitable clothing for the weather, wellies or boots, and gloves.
All volunteers are welcome.
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Learn all about Parkgate’s HistorY
This is Parkgate
Learn more about Parkgate’s History. Written by a member of The Parkgate Society, this booklet takes you through the history of our village. Available from Nicholls (The Parade) or you can buy it (delivery via Royal Mail) here.
The Parkgate Heritage Trail
Take a short walk through Parkgate’s history, exploring the village as it used to be. Our Heritage Trail booklet is available from Nicholls (The Parade) or you can buy it (delivery via Royal Mail) here.
The Times: the 25 best places to live by the Sea
In August 2026 the Times published an article on the best 25 places to live by the sea. Parkgate comes in at No 13 with high praise for the views and the local seaside vibe: the ice-creams, the fish and chips, coffee shops and the sunsets.
Conde Nast Traveler: A Seaside Town Without Any Sea?
The Charming British Spot Drawing in Curious Travelers
A recent Conde Nast Traveler article on Parkgate
BBC Villages by the sea: Parkgate
Parkgate featured in the BBC Villages by the Sea (Series 3) covering some of the history of the village. It is available to view on BBC iPlayer by clicking on the image above.
BBC Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles: Parkgate
Parkgate featured in the BBC Hamza’s Wild Isles (Series 1:1 Spring) covering the Parkgate high tide event in March 2025. It is available to view on BBC iPlayer by clicking on the image above - the Parkgate segment starts at 35m 50s. .