Churchtown, Sefton

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Churchtown was a detached settlement, on the northern fringe of what is now Southport in the north west of England. It was the centre of the ancient parish of North Meols.

It has a primary school, St Cuthbert's Church, Meols Hall (the manor house), the Botanic Gardens and a few small shops. The Botanic Gardens was at one time the terminus for the Soutport Tram system, and evidence can be seen in the large turning circle at the front of the gardens. The centre of the old village retains much of its character from bygone ages - with the green in front of St Cuthbert's Church flanked by the two local pubs - the Bold Arms and the Hesketh Arms. This is covered by a preservation order which covers much of Botanic Road, where some thatched cottages still exist. On one side of the Hesketh Arms is the entrance to Meols Hall - home of the Fleetwood-Hesketh family.

It is surrounded by Crossens, High Park and Marshside.