Attractions in Wirral
Wirral has a variety of quality visitor attractions, including culture and heritage, the arts, shopping, family and leisure attractions. From the world famous Mersey Ferries, to the popular Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre, the wealth of things to do makes Wirral an ideal destination for a fun day out or short break. Check out the many attractions listings below.
Activities you might enjoy
Also be sure to check out 'The Beatles Across Mersey' - a tour of memorable Wirral venues. "Wirral played host to the largest ever audience for a live Beatles concert on UK mainland."
Theatres & Music: Wirral's theatres are some of the best in the North West - with events like the International Guitar Festival at the Floral Pavilion Theatre in New Brighton and touring West End shows.
Museums & Galleries: Wirral's rich cultural history with museums, art galleries and architecture all of which make a fantastic day out for visitors.
Do you believe in mermaids? Take this walking trail around New Brighton to discover 6!
Maritime Trail: Discover country parks, the U-Boat story, golf and great beaches along our coast.
Country & Coastal Attractions - With its 25 miles of coastline, and abundant countryside, Wirral's coast and countryside has plenty of attractions and activities.
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Lady Lever Art Gallery
Type
Gallery
Port Sunlight
* Winner of 'Wirral Attraction of the Year' 2017.
Founded and built by Edwardian philanthropist Lord Leverhulme, the Lady Lever Art Gallery is set in the picturesque village of Port Sunlight. Inside, visitors will discover one of the most beautiful collections of fine and decorative art in the…
Mersey Ferries
Type
Boat Trip
Pier Head Ferry Terminal (Liverpool), Woodside
River Explorer Cruises are back! Cruises depart Pier Head, Liverpool on the hour and Woodside, Wirral at twenty past the hour.
Mersey Ferries strongly recommend that you book your tickets online before you visit. Your booking allows you to travel on any scheduled cruise on the date selected…
Wirral Country Park
Type
Nature Reserve
Wirral
Please ensure that when visiting Wirral Country Park that you adhere to the Government guidelines around social distancing. Please - especially during these times where more visitors are attending outdoor spaces such as these - do not leave litter in the Park. If bins are full, please take your…
Wirral Tramway & Wirral Transport Museum
Type
Heritage/Visitor Centre
Birkenhead
FREE ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM!
“ Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of yesteryear at the Wirral Transport Museum, where the volunteers of the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society restore and preserve transport of the past for the delight and benefit of the present and the future.
Take a…
Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Hoylake
Author: Visit Wirral
Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake has staged major tournaments throughout its long history including eleven Open Championships and many amateur events. The Club is proud that The Open Championship made a successful return to Hoylake in 2006 when Tiger Woods achieved his…
Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village
Type
Museum
Port Sunlight
Port Sunlight Experience - A new way to discover the village. This unique visitor attraction allows you to find out about the history of this special village at Port Sunlight Museum, experience what life was like here over a century ago in the Edwardian Worker’s Cottage, and immerse yourself in the…
New Brighton
Type
Beach
New Brighton
New Brighton is a seaside resort located in the north east corner of Wirral. Home to the Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre. New Brighton has undergone a £60 million redevelopment scheme -with the Travelodge hotel, restaurants, Light Cinema and Caffe Cream Ice Cream Parlour and Coffee…
Port Sunlight Village
Type
Historic Site
Port Sunlight
History Port Sunlight is a true delight. Built at the end of the 19th century, this garden village was originally built as a home for workers at the nearby Lever factory. This model village is the work of over 30 architects, and the variety of architecture and the beauty of the buildings is unique…
Wirral Sailing Centre
Type
Marine Lake
Wirral
Wirral Sailing Centre is based at West Kirby Marine Lake and offers a full range of water sport activities, with courses available for all ages and levels of experience.
The ideal place to indulge your adventurous side, this 52 acre lake is totally enclosed and mainly non-tidal, making it an…
West Kirby Beach
Type
Beach
West Kirby
Please note: from 3rd May 2022, the car park on Dee Lane, West Kirby will be fully closed to all motorists until November 2022 due to works on West Kirby Flood alleviation scheme. If you are visiting the beach, West Kirby Concourse car park the nearest parking however we would recommend using…
Ideal Picnic Areas
Type
Picnic Site
Thurstaston, Wirral
Wirral has an abundance of pretty spots, ideal for relaxed picnics and days out. Try Leasowe Common, The Gunsite, Wirral Country Park, Royden Park or West Kirby Beach for a great day out!
Leasowe Common
At the heart of the North Wirral Coastal Park, not far from Moreton Train Station and with…Brimstage Hall Courtyard
Type
Shop/Shopping Centre
Wirral
Brimstage is a beautiful village set in an idyllic countryside location at the heart of the Wirral. Easy to find, it's just 1 mile west of J4/M53 - follow the brown signs.
Standing at the geographical centre of Wirral is Brimstage Hall which oozes charisma and is steeped in history and legend…
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Type
Museum
Birkenhead
One of Wirral’s hidden gems, Williamson Art Gallery & Museum is minutes from the heart of Birkenhead.
Our wide-ranging permanent collections include painting, sculpture, furniture, prints and decorative arts. We are proud to be home to the largest public collection of Della Robbia pottery in…
Bromborough Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Wirral
Located in the mature part of the Leverhulme Estate at the heart of the Wirral Peninsula, Bromborough is renowned as a hidden gem of a golf course; “Wirral’s Parkland Jewel”.
For over 100 years golfers have been tackling the distinctive 18 holes that play between 6300 and 6600 yards depending…
Boat Trips at Wirral Sailing Centre
Type
Boat Trip
West Kirby
Wirral Sailing Centre offers a range of water sport activities, with courses available for all ages and levels of experience. For further details please go to https://www.facebook.com/westkirbymarinelake
Wirral Sailing Centre also offers boat trips which explore the beautiful Dee Estuary. See…
Caldy Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Caldy
The Caldy Golf Club course provides a unique blend of seaside and parkland golf. Situated on the estuary of the River Dee, the course straddles the Wirral Way - an old railway line which is now a country park. It is a picturesque setting with breathtaking views of the North Wales mountains and a…
Wallasey Beach
Type
Beach
Wallasey
A popular bathing beach at the eastern end of the North Wirral Coastal Park and next to the Derby Pool Harvester Bar and Grill. The Lifeguard Station overlooks the sandy beach ‘recommended’ by the Marine Conservation Society. There are public toilets at Harrison
Drive approximately 200 yards away.…Wallasey Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Wallasey
Wallasey Golf Club was founded in 1891 and, with its undulating fairways and sand dunes it is a traditional links of 6,607 yards. It is situated on the Wirral peninsula overlooking Liverpool Bay and the Irish Sea, leaving it open to the elements and in particular, the wind. It is one of the great…
Amorini Antiques Centre
Type
Shop/Shopping Centre
Wirral
Amorini Antiques Centre is the only centre of its type on the Wirral. With 10 rooms to explore and 30+ dealers under one roof, this fascinating emporium has something for everyone and prices to suit all pockets.
The Centre is a definite must to while away a few hours browsing the retro…
Viking Quest Adventure Golf
Type
Crazy Golf
WIRRAL
Start your Viking Golf Quest
Breathing vivid life into Wirral’s rich heritage, Viking Quest 18 hole adventure golf course is a leisure and learning experience where everybody can enjoy a fantastic day out.
Dare to play through Fenrir the wolf’s mouth and tangle with the serpent who…