Planning a Conference or Meeting in Wirral: A Location Guide

Wirral offers a diverse range of venues to suit any event whether you’re organising a corporate seminar, networking event or industry expo. 

The peninsula has something to offer everyone including waterfront venues with breathtaking views to historical halls rich in character, each area of Wirral brings its own charm to conference delegates.

Below we’ve broken down different areas of the borough and what they can offer your delegates.

Birkenhead

The town of Birkenhead has plenty to offer delegates including: 

• Meetings space at Birkenhead Park, Williamson Art Gallery, Tranmere Rovers FC, Future Yard or Start-Yard.
• Accommodation at Leasowe Castle (with an adjacent golf course!)
• Delegate downtime at Birkenhead Park, the inspiration for Central Park in New York, Birkenhead Priory the oldest standing building in Merseyside or the Left Bank Soundtrack, a walking tour through the borough’s rich musical heritage.

Start-Yard, Birkenhead

New Brighton

Seaside town New Brighton offers plenty for delegates including:

• Meeting space at Floral Pavilion or The Light Cinema.
• Accommodation at Travelodge New Brighton or New Brighton Hotel.
• Delegate downtime at Escape the Fort (escape room), Championship Adventure Golf and the Victorian Quarter.

Port Sunlight

Victorian chocolate-box village Port Sunlight offers unique and picturesque options such as:

• Meeting space at Hulme Hall, Lady Lever Art Gallery or Bridge Cottage.
• Accommodation at Village Hotel or Travelodge Bromborough.
• Delegate downtime at Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Museum or on a guided tour of the village.

West Kirby

There’s plenty on offer in West Kirby for delegates such as:

• Meeting space at nearby Hillbark Hotel.
• Delegate downtime with walks at the Hilbre Islands, Wirral Country Park or West Kirby Marine Lake, or try out some watersports too!

Hillbark Hotel

Golf

If you want to combine your business event with a round (or two) of golf, then you’re in the right place.

Wirral has 12 private and municipal golf courses to choose from, including Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, the host of the Open Championship multiple times including in 2014 and 2023.

The Wirral Golf Classic tournament also takes place each September across several courses. 

Over the Water

Just over the water and a short ferry or train ride away is Liverpool with its huge choice of conference venues, meeting spaces and accommodation. 

Liverpool Convention Bureau provides advice and opportunity to book your event in Liverpool and at some venues in Wirral too.