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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.
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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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West Kirby Beach
Type
Beach
West Kirby
This busy little beach is only 300 metres long but it lies between a
kilometre of sand dunes and a further 2 kilometres of vast sand flats
exposed at low water towards Hoylake and the popular marine lake
which is one of the best facilities of its kind in the north west and
recently opened after…
Royden Country Park
Type
Country/Royal Park
Irby
Royden Park is a large area of parkland adjacent to Thurstaston Common, which offers a wide range of activities and facilities. There are large open areas where children can play freely without fear of traffic hazards and families can picnic. During the summer bank holidays model train…
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…
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…
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…
Tourism For All
Championship Adventure Golf
Type
Crazy Golf
New Brighton
*Wirral Attraction of the Year' 2014* & *2015 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence* Championship Adventure Golf, in New Brighton, is Wirral’s premier, all weather, outdoor, floodlit, family golfing attraction where each of the 18 holes are inspired by the World’s Greatest Golf Holes! There are…
Oakland Gallery
Type
Gallery
New Brighton
Located in the heart of New Brighton’s independent Victoria Quarter, Oakland Contemporary and Street Art exhibits a mix of contemporary art, alongside pieces from artists heavily involved in the global street-art scene.
The only cultural outlet of its kind in the North West of England, the…
Birkenhead Park
Type
Country/Royal Park
Birkenhead
Author: Visit Wirral
(Swiss Bridge photo from Wirral Met College)
Birkenhead Park is an incredibly special place: a masterpiece of landscape design. Since it opened in 1847, this extensive parkland has provided a much-needed sanctuary for people to escape the busy urban environment. The…
Manchester Ship Canal Cruises
Type
Boat Trip
Due to lockdown restrictions the Manchester Ship Canal Cruises have been cancelled for the 2020 season. There will be no cruises running between April and October 2020. Please see the website for more information.
Mersey Ferries’ fascinating Manchester Ship Canal Cruises will set sail along a…
Ness Botanic Gardens
Type
Botanic Garden
Neston
The award-winning superb gardens at Ness are situated on the Wirral Peninsula overlooking the Dee Estuary were founded in 1898 by Arthur Kilpin Bulley, a Liverpool cotton merchant with a passion for gardens and for plant collecting. The gardens were donated to The University of Liverpool in 1948 by…
Birkenhead Priory & St. Mary's Tower
Type
Church/Chapel
Wirral
The oldest standing building on Merseyside, Birkenhead Priory encapsulates so much of the town's history within a small, enclosed site. Founded in 1150, the monks of this Benedictine monastery looked after travellers for nearly 400 years and supervised the first regulated 'Ferry 'cross the Mersey'.…
Prenton Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Birkenhead
Prenton provides a challenging parkland course that welcomes all visitors. Once there you'll can take advantage of the comfortable clubhouse where you will find a warm welcome, good food and the customary 19th hole refreshments.
The Club offers Golf packages to suit all abilities and tastes,…
Hilbre Islands
Type
Natural Feature
West Kirby
Please ensure that when visiting Hilbre Islands 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. If bins are full, please take your litter home with you…
New Brighton Heritage and Information Centre
Type
Heritage/Visitor Centre
New Brighton
Image above by Ken Clark
Explore New Brighton’s seaside heritage, how it came to be built, why wealthy Victorian families and later the working class from across the Northwest would flock to the area in their thousands on their days off and how the area came to have and loose a beautiful…
Carr Farm Garden Centre
Type
Garden Centre
Meols
Set amongst the peaceful tranquillity of an open field landscape, Carr Farm boasts an ideal scenic location.
Carr Farm has been run by the Jones family as a full working farm since the 1930’s. By 1982 the Jones children, Dave and Sue, had taken over and gradually the business has been…
Port Sunlight Garden Centre
Type
Garden Centre
Port Sunlight
We open carefully and thoughtfully for the safety of the team, our loyal customers and suppliers. These change with government updates, please check on our website for current opening guidelines. Pop into Port Sunlight Garden Centre… Wirral’s hidden gem.
Stop for breakfast, lunch or homemade…
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RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands
Type
Natural Feature
Neston
The RSPB is the country's largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. Together with our partners, we protect threatened birds and wildlife so our towns, coast and countryside will teem with life once again. We play a leading role in BirdLife International, a…
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Gordale Garden and Home Centre
Type
Garden Centre
Neston
Following the relaxation of lockdown rules, Gordale Garden and Home Centre is open to the public. Please take note of the below messages.
If you feel unwell, or have any symptoms of COVID-19 DO NOT visit the store Remember to keep your distance from other customers and Gordale Colleagues We…
Port Sunlight River Park
Type
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Bromborough
Port Sunlight River Park is a 30 hectare green space, park and wetland reclaimed from a former landfill site with a 37m high hill offering unrivalled views across the Mersey, Wirral and North Wales.
It is a stunning green space turning what was once a closed area into a public park with nearly…
