Places to visit in the Wirral Peninsula

Starting in Wallasey, explore Wirral’s many beautiful sandy beaches. They include New Brighton Beach and its landmark lighthouse and fascinating Fort Perch Rock, and the wide Wallasey Beach and Thurstaston Beach. If you’re travelling with kids, they’ll also enjoy the Eureka! Science + Discovery Centre, one of the best family-friendly things to do in Birkenhead.

Walk along part of the Wirral Way. You can tackle as much as you like, whether strolling from West Kirby in a circular walk, or mooching to Wirral Country Park, spotting wildlife along the way.

Next, head to the town of Heswall, which is full of great coffee shops and restaurants such as Burnt Truffle and Gusto. Browse Linghams Booksellers and enjoy the views of the Dee Estuary; for small-town charm, this is one of the top things to do in Wirral.

Wirral is full of unique places to stay, and is home to “the UK’s smallest five-star hotel” – Hillbark Hotel and Spa. Set in 250 acres of parkland and forest, it has just 17 sumptuous rooms. Enjoy fine dining in its two restaurants and two bars and book a treatment in its spa or beauty salon.

Despite its proximity to Liverpool, the Wirral Peninsula often feels like it’s in the middle of the countryside. Start your day at Brimstage Hall Courtyard, a shopping village in the grounds of the medieval Brimstage Hall. Here you can stock up on local produce or grab brunch from Claremont Farm Shop and café.

One of the top things to do in Wirral is explore its excellent art galleries. Start off at Williamson Art Gallery, then head to Lady Lever Art Gallery – both of which are full of stand-out collections. They’re also free of charge to visit.

Go back in time at Port Sunlight , one of the best things to do in Birkenhead. Wander its 130 acres of parks and gardens, and visit the Port Sunlight Museum to learn how William Lever built this “soap village” for the workers in his factory. Like a living museum, it’s also home to an Edwardian worker’s cottage and grocery shop from 1900.

From Port Sunlight it’s a short drive to Thornton Hall – and on the way you should stop in the pretty village of Thornton Hough. This charming spot, with its picturesque green, tea shops and cottages, is another surprising side to Birkenhead.

Now’s the time to relax in comfort in another of Wirral’s top attractions – Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa. Book a spa treatment in its large health club, which has a Roman-bath-style swimming pool, and then enjoy dinner in one of its three restaurants.