The town of Kirkby is located within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley in the county of Merseyside. Amongst the many attraction Kirkby has to offer are 40 listed buildings and the town’s most notable landmark; the Grade II listed St. Chad's Church. The church was built in 1871 and is situated on an ancient church site just outside Kirkby town centre.
The Grade II Kirkby war memorial cross is also situated in the churchyard of St Chad's. Kirkby’s architecture spans a number of generations and is an interesting focal point for a visit to the area.