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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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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 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…
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…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…
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…
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…
Hoylake Municipal Golf Club
Type
Golf Course
Wirral
This 18-hole course is set in the bustling seaside town of Hoylake, which is, of course, also home to the magnificent Royal Liverpool Golf Club where The Open Championship will again be contested in 2006.
Facilities at the Municipal include a cafe and bar.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Port Sunlight Garden Centre
Type
Garden Centre
Port Sunlight
Pop into Port Sunlight Garden Centre… Wirral’s hidden gem. Situated in Picturesque Port Sunlight Village, only minutes from the M53, Junction 4, Port Sunlight Garden Centre is still one of the area’s best kept secrets. This family-run garden centre is Proud of its Plants! It is evident all around…
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…
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…
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…
Pyramids Shopping Centre
Type
Shop/Shopping Centre
Birkenhead
Pyramids Shopping Centre is now open.
Please note some retailers may be operating at reduced hours as they review their operations and staff requirements.
In accordance with advice from the Government and the NHS, social distance guidelines are in place and there has been a full deep…