Seaside town that's 'like being in the Mediterranean' when the sun's out

It’s a sunny Sunday in Hoylake and people are going for a stroll down the promenade.

Just a stone’s throw away from the seafront on Market Street, families and friends are enjoying Sunday roasts and sharing boards in cafes and restaurants. Meanwhile at the Pottery Shed, people are rolling their sleeves up and getting creative, painting everything from teacups to candle holders.

Historically part of Cheshire, Hoylake is nestled on the Wirral peninsula between West Kirkby and Meols. Around 250,000 tourists from all over the world descended on the seaside town last summer for The Open at The Royal Liverpool Golf Club.

For those who were not previously familiar with the area, The Open showed what Hoylake has to offer in terms of natural beauty, scenic walks and an array of independent businesses. Carley Sinclair opened Arthur’s on Market Street just in time for The Open last year.

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Arthur’s brought a Victorian building on the high street back to life, with the terrace outside offering a "continental" vibe in the warmer months. The wine bar serves brunch, charcuterie boards and cheese boards alongside a wide selection of drinks.

Carley told the ECHO: “We class ourselves as a neighbourhood wine bar that caters for the neighbourhood around it. Our outside terrace area, looking forward to the warmer weather, has a continental vibe to it.

"You can have picky bits with friends. It's Mediterranean style, what you see abroad in Italy, where you get a table and you all share bits. The terrace when it’s hot - it’s like being abroad.

"I think café culture is coming back. Home working is a big