What to do and see in Wirral, England: The Best Things to do

November 29, 2021 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Wirral, United Kingdom including Hilbre Island, The Black Pearl New Brighton, Birkenhead Park, Lady Lever Art Gallery, Wirral Country Park, West Kirby Marine Lake, Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway, Vale Park, Bidston Hill, Wallasey Beach.
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1. Hilbre Island

England
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5.0 based on 109 reviews

Hilbre Island

Reviewed By Patrick1454 - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

We only walk to Hilbre when the Friends of Hilbre Island are there.They provide a welcome warm drink and cake etc. They are very knowledgable and friendly. It takes about forty minutes at a comfortable stroll. There is the odd patch of shallow mud. Ensure you check tide times at West Kirkby before you set off.

2. The Black Pearl New Brighton

New Brighton Beach, New Brighton England http://www.facebook.com/TheBlackPearlNewBrighton
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5.0 based on 384 reviews

The Black Pearl New Brighton

The Black Pearl is an interactive artwork to be enjoyed by all age groups it has been created and maintained by a small group of pasionate pirates. Allow your imagination to soar or just absorb the work and detail in the carefully selected driftwood and ships ropes. There are many sculptures and carvings to be found on and around the ship . If your lucky you may even find treasure in her treasure chest. The golden sands surrounding The Pearl are cleaned every day and perfect for the children to play on. The area of Cosy Cove is loved and treasured by the local community who always keep a close eye on her. Pirates At Art

Reviewed By garyparry59 - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Fantastic focal point for the local community... Sadly the river has reclaimed The Black Pearl once More. She will be rebuilt!!!

3. Birkenhead Park

Birkenhead CH41 4HY England +44 151 652 5197 [email protected] http://www.visitwirral.com/attractions-and-activities/birkenhead-park-p44211
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4.5 based on 292 reviews

Birkenhead Park

On Easter Monday 1847, the gates were opened to the very first publicly funded park in the world. Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton - Birkenhead Park was created to be the People's Garden - a place where the lowliest peasant to the British Monarch could stand together to enjoy a piece of the countryside in the middle of the city. In 1850, Fredrick Law Olmstead visited the park and with its inspiration, then went on to design and create what is arguably the most famous public park in the world - Central Park New York. In 2004 Birkenhead Park underwent an £11.8million restoration return it to its former glory. Today, Birkenhead Park is a Grade I listed landscape and carries the prestigious Green Heritage Award. It caters for all visitors with a number of sports such as Football, Cricket, Bowls, Angling and cycling, as well a visitors centre and access to some of the original structures around the park.

Reviewed By VinnieVX7 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

As others have referred to, Birkenhead Park was a pioneering venture by the local citizens when it was established, blazing a trail the world was to follow. There is something for everyone here, from a simple walk, sports, dog walking, music concerts etc etc.

Port Sunlight Village Lower Road, Birkenhead CH62 5EQ England +44 151 478 4136 [email protected] http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever/
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4.5 based on 932 reviews

Lady Lever Art Gallery

The Lady Lever Art Gallery is a real treasure, housing a stunning collection of paintings including many Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, the world's finest collection of Wedgwood jasperware, exquisite furniture, Chinese ceramics, tapestries and sculpture, Paintings on display include works by Reynolds, Gainsborough, Stubbs, Turner, Leighton, Millais, Rossetti, Burne-Jones, Holman Hunt and Waterhouse, to name but a few. Admission is free, booking essential at www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever

Reviewed By O9408JTannec - Bristol, United Kingdom

Set in the beautiful village of Port Sunlight, Wirral, this art gallery is an essential place to visit. I went with my elderly mother who now has mobility issues. Wheelchairs are readily available at the reception desk. Everywhere is wheelchair accessible (except for the top gallery). The main hall full of famous paintings is easily accessible for wheelchair users, as is the lift, the cafe, the loo, and the other rooms. What prompted this visit was the advert for the Matisse cut outs exhibition. The main paintings are always worth another visit though. So is the village itself.

5. Wirral Country Park

Station Road, Thurstaston CH61 OHN England
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4.5 based on 181 reviews

Wirral Country Park

Reviewed By 348carln - Bromborough, United Kingdom

One of the reasons I feel lucky to live on the wirral, great walks, a lovely beach and spectacular views.

6. West Kirby Marine Lake

South Parade, West Kirby CH48 3HZ England +44 151 625 2510 http://www.visitwirral.com/attractions-and-activities/west-kirby-marine-lake-p172361
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4.5 based on 354 reviews

West Kirby Marine Lake

Reviewed By D6107ONtimg - Birkenhead, United Kingdom

Giving you the freedom to walk between the marine lake & the river Dee in this unbelievable path design that on many sunny days watching the sunset you really get an excellent calmness of what Lifes about and what it truly means to spend with loved ones as you take time out from the busy lifestyle just to recharge the mind take some fresh sea air & share memories with the occasional photograph of the ones you love & mean so much to you. It's truly a must visit by anyone coming to the Wirral peninsula and easily accessible with train routes to west kirby & many bus routes. ❤

7. Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway

1 Taylor Street, Birkenhead CH41 1BG England +44 151 647 2128 [email protected] http://www.mtps.co.uk
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway

Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway is a working museum and working heritage tramway preserving Buses, Trams & other local transport related vehicles We are open every weekend from 1pm (Saturday & Sunday) and during school holidays we are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday plus every Bank Holiday Monday. you can ride on original fully restored heritage trams, see our collection of preserved local Buses and in the museum our ongoing restoration projects and a huge working Model Railway. A HISTORY OF BIRKENHEAD TRAMWAYS Back when Birkenhead was a pioneering industrial town it was the first place in Europe to adopt a street tramway. Those trams ceased operating in 1937, but in 1995 they were revived and you can now travel on one of a series of historic vehicles and experience tram travel for yourself. Trams dating from as early as 1901 operate to make the short journey from Woodside to the Wirral Transport Museum, where you can view the rest of the fleet - tram cars from Birkenhead, Liverpool, Wallasey and a recently restored car from Lisbon, Portugal. The Museum is a proud winner of the Wirral Unsung Hero of The Year 2012 with their volunteers. The transport collection was created as a celebration of Birkenhead's place in the history of public transport, and set up in collaboration with the volunteers of the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society, who restore old trams. In addition to trams, the museum houses a collection of local buses in running order and a group of cars and motorbikes from the Baxter Collection. There is also a 27 foot long model railway layout. Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society Limited is a Registered Charity . No. 1092127.

Reviewed By 419clarem - Manchester, United Kingdom

Fab first visit, staff very friendly especially a gentleman called Brian who was happy to answer any questions,a fab free musuem and the tram ride is 2 quid return for adults and 1 quid return for kids,souvenier shop very reasonably priced too.

8. Vale Park

86 Magazine Ln, Wallasey CH45 1LZ England [email protected] https://www.wirral.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/parks-and-open-spaces/vale-park
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4.5 based on 214 reviews

Vale Park

9. Bidston Hill

Boundary Road England http://www.bidstonhill.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Bidston Hill

10. Wallasey Beach

Wallasey CH45 3QS England
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Wallasey Beach

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