About the Business
With its superb location on top of Frodsham Hill and wonderful views across the Mersey estuary the area was ideal for picnic parties, Sunday School outings and day trippers looking to enjoy the simple pleasures of a children's playground, swing boats and a helter skelter.
The site had been used as a business for over 100 years and early records show there had been a coffee shop here before the turn of the century. During the early 1900’s the business was extended to include further public entertainment's such as live music and dancing. During the Second World War the business ceased whilst the premises were taken over by the Ministry of Defence and the skating rink turned into a hospital.
In 1947 the site was returned to the owners and further development of the catering and entertainment facilities took place. After the war and throughout the 1950’s there was an upturn in fortunes, people had more money to spend benefiting the leisure business in particular.
Location & Hours
Overton Hill,
