History of the Peninsula

Between the Mersey and the Dee, there's so much to do and see!

Despite being so close to the Roman fort of Chester, the Wirral's coastal location actually made it a prime location for Anglo-Saxon settler and Viking raiders.

Their influence can still be seen today in the town names, like Greasby (Gravesberie - gräf (a grove) and burh (a fortified place)) and West Kirby (Kirkjubyr, meaning 'village with a church')

Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight is a beautiful model village and award-winning tourist attraction boasting wide boulevards lined with charming cottages, all built in an intriguing range of architectural styles.

  • Originally built for workers at the nearby Lever Brothers Factory, the Wirral village attracts around 300,000 visitors each year.

  • Port Sunlight Village Trust holds a wide range of fun events and activities throughout the year.

  • The museum shop is well worth a browse, as is the stunning Lady Lever Art Gallery.

Ferry Cross The Mersey

  • As made famous by Gerry and the Pacemakers
    Be warned, you may get sick of the song by the time you arrive at Liverpool!

  • An opportunity for a great day out
    Whenever we caught the ferry across, we looked forward to all the things to do in town.

  • Excellent views of the waterfronts.
    Appreciate the incredible views of Liverpool and Wirral's historic skyline in the fresh air.

Other landmarks

  • Birkenhead Park.
    Famously the model for Central Park, New York, Birkenhead Park was the world's first publicly funded park.

  • Leasowe Lighthouse
    Sadly obsolete now, this is the oldest lighthouse built from bricks in the United Kingdom

  • The Black Pearl - New Brighton.
    A much more recent addition, this interactive artwork is a pirate ship made of local driftwood.