Knowsley (pop. 154,517) is a district in Merseyside Metropolitan County in northwestern England. The towns of Kirkby and Huyton lie within the area. Knowsley has a variety of industries, including electronics, food processing, and the manufacture of furniture and automobiles. Kirkby has a large industrial park. Knowsley has fine recreational facilities. Kirkby and Huyton have extensive sports and leisure centers, and Prescot has a safari park.
