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Wonders of Wirral Wonders of Wirral Wonders of Wirral 20 16/17 visitwirral.com /attractions T Red Fox u ...the outstandingding feature waswas the staff.stafff.. WhatWhat a greatgreat crew.crewww.. TheyThey made our experience so enjoyableenjoyable I wantwanant to send them out to otherotthher placesplaces toto showshooww howhooww itt should be done.done. ,GHÀQLWHO\ZDQWDUHWXUQYLVLW,GHÀQLWHO\ ZZDDQW D UHWWXXUQ YYLLVLW - TripTrip Advisor rereviewview 01510151 353 2920 | www.redfox.pubwwww.r.redfox.pub TThehe RReded FFox,ox, LiverpoolLiverpool Rd, ThorntonThornton Hough, WWirral,irral,al, MeMerseyside,rseyside, CH64 7TL WoNDeRs of WIRRal Welcome Nestling between the River mersey and the Dee in North West england, Wirral is a beautiful peninsula boasting 35 miles of stunning coastline and acres of rolling lush countryside. It constantly surprises and delights as the visitor uncovers more and more of its charms. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is the sheer diversity of attractions on offer within an area roughly only 15 miles long and 7 miles wide. Ranging from those of international and national standing to those that are much smaller and often more hidden away, and offering something for all ages, tastes and pockets, there really is something for everyone. Wirral is simply bursting with exciting and unique attractions just waiting for you to come and explore. Come soon and discover its many delights for yourself! Key facilities Toilets Visitor Centre Disabled Access Shop Parking No Dogs Café Cycle Parking Baby Changing Petrol Station facilities 1 WoNDeRs of WIRRal What ’s INsIDe ? paRKs & gaRDeNs p3/8 Internationally renowned parks, award winning gardens and garden centres that will provide enjoyment and inspirational ideas await you on our beautiful peninsula. cultuRe & heRItage p9/14 One of Britain’s most unique model villages, an attraction immortalised in song and the Liverpool city region’s oldest standing building... and these are just for starters! actIve leIsuRe p15/18 Challenge yourself to the world’s 18 greatest golf holes on a small scale, take to the water and learn new skills or enjoy nature’s bounty at the local RSPB reserve. There is plenty to keep you active in Wirral. famIly fuN p19/23 Whatever their ages, Wirral attractions provide something for all the family to enjoy and participate in. Seaside or rural, traditional or new? The choice is yours. shoppINg & p24/28 eNteRtaINmeNt Town centre or eclectic, out of town shopping in rural surroundings, state of the art cinema and a traditional theatre reinvented for 21st century audiences, Wirral has it all. culture & heritage p29 map p30/31 how to get there p32 plan your stay p33 competition p34 2 paRKs & gaRDeNs Birkenhead park 1 Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre, Park Drive, Birkenhead ch41 4hy ( 0151 652 5197 the world’s first publicly funded park, designed in 1847 by Joseph paxton with the aim of creating a park for the people. The importance of its landscape and historic buildings were recognised when it was designated a Grade I Historic Park in 1995. Wirral’s flagship park hosts a varied programme of events and exhibitions. vIsItoR INfoRmatIoN opeNINg tImes Daily from dawn to dusk Visitor Centre open daily 9.30am - 4.30pm Closed 25 & 26 December and 1 January FREE ENTRY Nearest railway station: Birkenhead park [email protected] visitwirral.com /wirralcouncil @BirkenheadPark1 3 paRKs & gaRDeNs carr farm garden centre 2 Carr Farm Garden Centre, Birkenhead Road, Meols ch47 9Re ( 0151 632 1457 New for 2016 - 6,500sq ft all weather covered plant area. visit the animals at forget me Not farm and the new café and shops in the courtyard. All the plants and gardening essentials you need as well as gifts and accessories for your home and garden. A unique, relaxing shopping experience with plenty of free parking. A garden centre plus a lot more; with pets, aquatics, clothing and shoes there's plenty to see all year round. vIsItoR INfoRmatIoN opeNINg tImes Garden Centre Mon to Sat 8.30am - 5.30pm Sun 10am - 4pm (browsing from 9.30) and Atrium Restaurant open from 9 daily (order up to 1/2hr before centre closes) Courtyard (café & shops) and Forget Me Not Farm visit daily 10am - 4pm. See Facebook for late openings/events. FREE ENTRY Nearest railway station: meols [email protected] carrfarmgardencentre.co.uk /Carr-Farm-Garden-Centre/110281105729608 CarrFarm1982 4 paRKs & gaRDeNs gordale garden and 3 home centre Chester High Road, Burton, South Wirral, Cheshire ch64 8tf ( 0151 336 2116 an award-winning destination garden and home retail store set in 15 glorious acres. Here you’ll find: • Coffee Shop & Food Hall • Homewares, gifts • 4 acre outdoor plant area & accessories & indoor plants • Clothing & footwear • Garden & indoor furniture • Outdoor play areas & • Garden accessories picturesque grounds & sundries • Year-round activities for all A visit to Gordale is always a lovely idea. vIsItoR INfoRmatIoN opeNINg tImes Mon to Sat 9am - 6pm (See website for late night opening times/dates) Sunday: Coffee Shop 10am-5pm Store 10.30am-5pm Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day & Boxing Day. FREE ENTRY Nearest railway station: hooton or Neston [email protected] gordale.co.uk /Gordale.Garden.Centre @GordaleNursery 5 paRKs & gaRDeNs Ness Botanic gardens 4 Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston Road, Ness ch64 4ay ( 0151 795 6300 Discover an oasis of rare and beautiful plants housed in 64 acres of spectacular botanic gardens. Open all year round, the garden calendar begins with snowdrop displays and continues into Spring with camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias. From early Summer, the vegetable garden and herbaceous borders burst into life, while Autumn brings fabulous berries and colour from the garden’s varied collections of trees. So whether you’re looking for a great day out or you’d like to get involved in the packed programme of events, Ness has something for everyone. vIsItoR INfoRmatIoN opeNINg tImes Open 7 days a week (except for Christmas Holidays). Please see our website for more details. Admission charges apply. Nearest railway station: Neston or hooton Bus 487 from Liverpool direct. Free parking for the visitors. [email protected] nessgardens.org.uk Ness Botanic Gardens @Ness_Gardens NESS_GARDENS 6 paRKs & gaRDeNs port sunlight garden centre 5 Port Sunlight Garden Centre, The Causeway, Port Sunlight ch62 5Dy ( 0151 645 6244 for all your gardening supplies, indoor and outdoor plants and a selection of indoor homewares, come along and pay us a visit. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Port Sunlight, we are a garden centre for gardeners but with a touch of home. Whilst here, enjoy a snack or lunch in the popular Sun Lounge Café. vIsItoR INfoRmatIoN opeNINg tImes Monday to Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm Sun Lounge Café closes 30 minutes before the garden centre. Nearest railway station: port sunlight [email protected] portsunlightgardens.co.uk /Port-Sunlight-Garden-Centre/150129358374728 @PSGC2 7 paRKs & gaRDeNs port sunlight River park 6 Dock Road North, Bromborough ch62 4tQ ( 01925 852005 ( 0151 643 1359 (Garden Centre) visitors can look at the magnificent views; watch ships on the mersey, enjoy a spot of birdwatching, see the sculptures, picnic, cycle or take part in the geocache trail. A 30 hectare, stunning green space of park and wetland reclaimed from a former landfill site with a 37m high hill offering unrivalled views. With nearly 3 miles of footpaths to enjoy and its own cycle hub the park is a great family day out. Nearby, is Bromborough Pool Garden Centre which lies at the heart of this historic village. Onsite café and retail shop and wide variety of seasonal bedding plants, shrubs, and accessories. vIsItoR INfoRmatIoN opeNINg tImes PSRP is open daily from dawn to dusk. Garden Centre: Summer: April to Sept 9am - 6pm. Winter: Oct to Mar 9am - 5pm. Weekends: Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 4pm. Nearest railway station: port sunlight [email protected] portsunlightriverpark.com /PSRiverPark @PSRiverPark 8 cultuRe & heRItage Birkenhead priory 7 Church Street, Birkenhead (car park) Priory Street, Birkenhead (pedestrian entrance) ( 0151 666 1249 / 652 4177 (for information) home to the oldest building still in use in the liverpool city region, the priory provides an oasis of calm in what is now an industrial setting. Find out about the early history of Birkenhead and how the area has changed, and the life of cadets from HMS Conway that was moored in the river nearby. Climb the 101 steps of St Mary’s Tower to see the best views over the River Mersey, Cammell Laird and the town. vIsItoR INfoRmatIoN opeNINg tImes (Summer) Weekends 10am - 5pm Wednesday to Friday 1pm - 5pm (Winter closure at 4pm) Closed Monday, Tuesday and Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year FREE ENTRY Nearest railway station: hamilton square Please note: Disabled access is limited within Priory. [email protected] thebirkenheadpriory.org /birkenheadpriory _Wirral 9 cultuRe & heRItage lady lever art gallery 8 Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Village ch62 5eQ ( 0151 478 4136 / 478 4788 (group bookings) lady lever art gallery houses one of the uK's finest collections of fine and decorative art including paintings by turner, Romney, gainsborough and the pre-Raphaelite brotherhood. Explore more than 1,500 objects from Lord Leverhulme’s collection in the newly refurbished South End galleries, including the restored Napoleon Room and the world’s finest collection of Wedgwood jasperware. With gallery trails, the Activity Rooms, new interactive displays, a shop and café the Gallery has something for everyone. © Ma rk McNulty vIsItoR INfoRmatIoN opeNINg tImes Open daily 10am - 5pm Closed 25, 26 December & 1 January © Fotografy FREE ENTRY Nearest railway station: Bebington © Ma rk McNulty [email protected] liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever /ladyleverartgallery leverartgallery 10 cultuRe & heRItage mersey ferries 9 Seacombe Ferry, Victoria Place, Seacombe Promenade, Wallasey ch44 6Qy Woodside Ferry, Woodside, Birkenhead ch41 6Du ( 0151 330 1444 san francisco has its cable cars, New york has its yellow cabs and liverpool has its world famous mersey ferries.
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