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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.
Our entire peninsula benefits from a rich collection of visitor attractions.
This list at the bottom of this page takes you through the many points of interest you may wish to visit while in Wirral, and if you're looking for something more specific, then enter your search criteria in to the box on the right hand side.
Additionally, you can always download our Wirral attractions leaflet - Wonders of Wirral (File Size 7MB)
For groups wishing to visit Wirral please click here to find out what Wirral has to offer.
*For details about the Wirral Visitor Economy Network and membership please click here*
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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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
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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...
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...
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 sunshine on the Café patio. Then a potter round to pick the perfect plants for your plot. The perfect place to enjoy your Summer gardening this season.
Situated in Picturesque...
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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Shore Cottage Studio
Type
Arts Centre
Thurstaston
Shore Cottage Studio is a working artists' studio uniquely situated in Wirral Peninsula, with unrivalled views over the Dee Estuary to North Wales. The house and studio are cut off by tides twice a day, and these varying tides, open views, and exposure to the elements make Shore Cottage Studio and...
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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...
Hilbre Islands
Type
Natural Feature
West Kirby
Hilbre Islands are the three tidal islands lying at the mouth of the Dee Estuary - Little Eye, Middle Eye and Hilbre. They are designated as Local Nature Reserves and so, access is free of charge.
The Hilbre group is also important as a stopping-off point for the twice-yearly migration of...
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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...
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...
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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'....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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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...
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