
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
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.
EUREKA! SCIENCE + DISCOVERY Merseyside's amazing attraction for all the family
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Leasowe Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Moreton
A links course situated on the shoreline of the north coast of the Wirral peninsula, located just a mile from Junction one of the M53, the course is easily accessible from all parts of the region.
With superb panoramic views extending from the mountains of North Wales and across Liverpool Bay…
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…
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…
Port Sunlight Museum, SoapWorks and Walking Tours
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…
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…
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…
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…Bidston Village
Type
Historic House/Palace
Bidston
History
Bidston Village has appeared in records since Doomsday, but evidence for occupation goes back to the Stone Age. The Village still maintains its medieval shape of church, farms, village green and manor house.
The Village has a rich heritage, and has been involved in several key…
Thornton Hough Village
Wirral
History
This historic part of Wirral was formerly known as Toritone at the time of the Doomsday Book. The village’s present name was only established when the daughter of Roger de Thornton, the local landowner, married Richard de Hoghe during the reign of Edward II.
In 1889 the very first…
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…
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…
Wirral Watersports 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…
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…
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…
Heswall Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Heswall
Founded in 1902 and enjoying a splendid aspect on the Dee Estuary, Heswall Golf Club is one of the very best golfing venues. The gently rolling parkland course affords the Golfer all that is good in the game; scenic beauty with views over the Dee estuary to the Clwyd hills including Moel Famau,…
Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Hoylake
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 hosting the 151st Open 16 - 23 July 2023.
The Open Championship made a successful return to Hoylake in 2006 when Tiger…
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…
Floral Pavilion Theatre
Type
Theatre / Venue
New Brighton
The Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre is situated in a spectacular position on New Brighton’s famous waterfront, offering stunning panoramic views over the Mersey Estuary and the Liverpool Waterfront Following a £12m redevelopment the historic Floral Pavilion Theatre has been…
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Type
Science Centre
Wirral
Eureka! Science + Discovery is different; built on the best but unlike anywhere you’ve ever experienced before. Let’s reframe how you see the world around you. Designed for (and with) children and young people up to 14 years old.
Eureka! Science + Discovery includes hundreds of hands-on,…