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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.
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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Wirral Country Park
Type
Nature Reserve
Wirral
Sense of Space
Wirral Country Park is a place of contrasts. Badgers and Foxes hunt the quieter parts, birds nest in the dense hedges or feed on the berries in winter, and you may see up to 10 kinds of butterfly in summer. Head for the 60 feet high, boulder-clay cliffs and look out over the Dee…
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Type
Museum
Birkenhead
Located outside the centre of Birkenhead, the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum stands at the core of the Wirral Museums Service, offering fourteen gallery spaces which regularly host changing exhibitions of national and local significance. The Williamson also houses one of the best art collections…
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…
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 Garden Centre
Type
Garden Centre
Port Sunlight
Pop into Port Sunlight Garden Centre… Wirral’s hidden gem. Stop for breakfast, lunch or homemade cakes. Enjoy the twinkling lights on the Café patio. Then a potter round to pick the perfect decorations for your tree. The perfect place to enjoy the Christmas Season.
Situated in Picturesque…
New Brighton Visitor Information Point
Type
Heritage/Visitor Centre
New Brighton
Volunteer-run Visitor Information Point to provide advice and information on the resort’s attractions. The kiosk plans to extend its opening hours in the summer.
Led by New Brighton Coastal Community Team, the information point will be open every weekend between 10am and 2pm.
Based at…
West Kirby Arts Centre
Type
Arts Centre
West Kirby
West Kirby Arts Centre is an independently run, historic, venue in West Kirby. We are aiming to encourage creativity for all ages and provide greater access to the Arts! There are regular classes and events, as well as special evening concerts and talks. Join us on Facebook or on our website at www…
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Gordale Garden and Home Centre
Type
Garden Centre
Neston
Conveniently located in South Wirral and set in 15 glorious acres, Gordale is so much more than just a garden centre. We’re an award-winning destination garden and home store with a loyal team of helpful experts. Awarded 'Best Outdoor Living Retailer 2017' in the North West by the Garden Centre…
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…
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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…
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…
Manchester Ship Canal Cruises
Type
Boat Trip
An amazing cruise into history. Relax and enjoy a fascinating 6 hour, 35 mile journey along this famous inland waterway with the legendary Mersey Ferries. From April to October, the cruises take in spectacular scenery leaving you with an awe-inspiring sense of how the canal's construction shaped…
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…
West Kirby Marine Lake
Type
Leisure/Swimming Pool
West Kirby
Surrounded by water on three sides and with strong breezes from the Irish Sea, Wirral is a haven for "Windcatchers" and there is no more perfect place than West Kirby Marine Lake.
Set on the very tip of the Peninsula with stunning views of the Welsh Hills and the Dee Estuary, this man-made…
Wirral Archives Service
Type
Heritage/Visitor Centre
Canning Street, Birkenhead
Wirral Archives Service collects, cares for and offers public access to thousands of records relating to Wirral's past.
Researchers are welcome to make an appointment to visit during Archive opening hours to consult original documents and a range of other resources.
We are visited by around 2000…
Eastham Country Park
Type
Country/Royal Park
Eastham
Country Park
Eastham Country Park is situated on the Wirral bank of the River Mersey and provides superb views across the estuary with its abundant birdlife. The 100 acres of broadleaf woodland offers opportunities for peaceful walks, birdwatching and orienteering. A network of surfaced…
Brackenwood Municipal Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Wirral
Brackenwood Municipal Golf Club is an 18-hole, mildly undulating parkland course that is a test for both the novice and the accomplished golfer. Refreshments are available in the shop, which is located close to the entrance.
Pyramids Shopping Centre
Type
Shop/Shopping Centre
Birkenhead
Open seven days a week, The Pyramids Shopping centre is a purpose built shopping environment, hosting over 50 retailers including anchor stores such as NEXT and Marks & Spencer as well as a brand new food court ‘The Conservatory’ - home to Subway, BB’s Coffee and Muffins and Burger King.
The…
Birkenhead Park
Type
Country/Royal Park
Birkenhead
Author: Visit Wirral
(Swiss Bridge photo from Wirral Met College)
Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and opened in April 1847, Birkenhead Park was the first publicly funded park in the world. The creation of Birkenhead Park represented a significant stage in human development as a response to…
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