Unique to the United Kingdom this peninsula of land is bounded on one side by the River Dee and on the other by the River Mersey and in many ways this reflects how The Wirral has developed. The side of the Wirral overlooking the Mersey has an industrial background, in the mid 1800’s Birkenhead was starting to build ships, heavy engineering and trade was to feature heavily from Birkenhead down the River Mersey side of the estuary towards Ellesmere Port where today the Vauxhall car factory is located. In 1888 the Lever Brothers conceived and started work on Port Sunlight, an ambitious project to build homes for their employees. The original Lever Brothers works eventually becoming part of the Unilever Group and their factories still employ many local people whilst Port Sunlight remains testament to the good work that the Lever Brothers accomplished. The side of the Wirral overlooking North Wales became a desirable place to live – instead of views across the River Mersey to Liverpool Docks with its associated industries this side of the Wirral offered its residents views across the River Dee towards North Wales and as such is more picturesque. Places such as Parkgate where people took in the fresh sea air and enjoyed strolling along the promenade which is still in existence today. The Wirral today offers visitors and residents alike a varied and interesting range of towns and villages.
Attraction
Budget
Travelodge Wirral Eastham *book online*
Camping
Casino
Church
Holy Cross
St Agnes RC
St Mary
Dentist
Doctor
Allport Medical Centre
Church Road Surgery
Civic Medical Centre
Greasby Group Practice
Pub and Bar
Solicitor
Taxi
Bebington Abacus Taxis
Wirral Satellite Cars
Sports Clubs
Birkenhead Park CC (Cricket)
Shops
Carousel Flowers
Church Farm Organics
Reeds Pharmacy
Harris Opticians
Medina Shoes
Instep
Mac's Aquatics
Places to Stay near Wirral
Thornton Hall Hotel (1.29 miles)
Nestled amidst attractive gardens in the beautiful Wirral countryside, this 19th century mansion provides an oasis of peace and tranquillity, yet it is conveniently located for both Chester and Liverpool.
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Premier Inn Wirral (Bromborough) (2.06 miles)
Lansdowne Hotel (2.12 miles)
The Lansdowne Hotel, Belfast offers utmost in private and relaxing accommodation. With 25 en-suite bedrooms each equipped with direct dial telephone, satellite television, hairdryer and welcome tray as standard. Your ... More
Dalriada Student Village (2.42 miles)
Travelodge Wirral Eastham (2.47 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Village Bromborough (2.56 miles)
Whether your stay is for business or for leisure welcome to more than just a hotel, welcome to Village Wirral. Comfortable bedrooms, state of the art Health and Fitness Club, fantastic restaurant, great pub, Healthworks ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Wirral Heswall (2.68 miles)
Brook Meadow Hotel (2.74 miles)
Escape for a relaxing stay at one of the South Wirral’s superior 3-star hotels, close to the beautiful village of Childer Thornton.
The period charm exudes from every corner of this hotel, ... More
The Ship Hotel (3.06 miles)
The Ship Hotel is situated on the delightful parade of the gentile village of Parkgate on the Wirral Peninsula which is within easy reach of Chester and Liverpool city centre. ... More
The Ship Hotel (3.06 miles)
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