Neston Tourist Information

The small residential town of Neston was originally a coal mining town, with shafts dug out beneath the River Dee.

 Neston was also a major port until the Dee silted up and business was transferred upstream to the town of Parkgate.  The silting continued, however, and Parkgate's promenade now only sees high tides a few times a year.

The salt marshes on the River Dee are feeding grounds for ducks, geese and sea birds and are popular with naturalists.  From Neston there are magnificent views across the Dee estuary to the hills of North Wales and the Hilbre Island bird sanctuary.

Neston is associated with Lady Hamilton, the mistress of Lord Nelson, who was born in the town in 1765.  The views across the Estuary are particularly good from the Ness Botanic Gardens.