10 places in Wirral everyone needs to visit once

Wirral is truly an area like no other, with beautiful coastal scenes, delicious food choices and a range of amazing pubs.

We asked Globe readers to tell us a place in Wirral everyone needs to visit once and here are some of their answers. 

The Refreshment Rooms

Refreshment Rooms (Image: Google Maps)

The former Admiral pub on the Rock Ferry waterfront reopened as a restaurant after lying neglected for five years in June 2012, under its original name Refreshment Rooms.

Over the past 10 years or so they have developed a great reputation for good home-cooked food at value for money prices.

Hilbre Island

Hilbre Island (Image: Annie Cannell)

The Hilbre Islands truly are one of the most beautiful locations for walking in Wirral, or spotting rare and endangered wildlife. 

The islands are an archipelago, and classed as one of just 43 unbridged tidal islands in the UK that can be reached on foot from the mainland.

Hilbre Islands are situated at the mouth of the Dee Estuary, which is one of the ten most important estuaries in Europe for overwintering wildfowl and waders. 

Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight (Image: Julie Longshaw, Wirral Globe Camera Club)

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.

With more than 2000 residents, the village features a range of attractions including the Port Sunlight Experience.

Birkenhead Priory

Birkenhead Priory (Image: Julie Longshaw)

The oldest standing building on Merseyside, Birkenhead Priory encapsulates so much of the town's history within a small, enclosed site.

Founded in 1150, the monks of this Benedictine monastery looked after travellers for nearly 400 years and supervised the first regulated 'Ferry 'cross the Mersey'. Birkenhead Priory has received a Rics NorthWest Building Conservation Award.

The Green Hut

Green Hut (Image: Google Maps)

The Green Hut in Moreton is popular among locals for their fish and chips.

It's described as a "well presented little beach side café" and a "integral part of the Wirral coast path experience".

Thor's Stone

Thor's Stone (Image: Creative Commons)

Hidden within the woodland of Thurstaston Common is a mysterious red sandstone landmark known as Thor’s Rock.

The rock has been the subject of much mystery and fascination for many generations, reached by following winding footpaths through the gorse and birch woodland on the common.

The rock is around 30 feet in height and can be accessed via a series of eroded channels and gullies.

Bidston Hill

Bidston Hill (Image: Barry Brown)

Bidston Hill is 100 acres of heathland and woodland containing historic buildings and ancient rock carvings, on the Wirral.

With a peak of 231 feet, Bidston Hill is one of the highest points on the Wirral. The land was part of Sir Robert Vyner's estate and purchased by Birkenhead Corporation in 1894 for use by the public.

Leasowe Bay

Leasowe Bay (Image: Nicola Jayne)

Set at the northern end of the Wirral Peninsula, Leasowe Bay is a wide, clean sandy beach.

Backed by low-lying sand dunes and a hay meadow, the beach has a surprisingly wild feel. There are very little in way of facilities.

Running along the length of the beach is a wide path and there are long sections of rock armour/sea defences. The path forms part of a longer circular route ideal for walking, cycling and even horses.

The Swinging Arm

The Swinging Arm (Image: Google Maps)

Hidden in a residential area not far from the Woodside ferry terminal and offering some of the best views of the Liverpool waterfront, the Swinging Arm is a casual quiet boozer by day and a busy venue by night.

A great little live music venue catering to rockers and bikers of any age, size and shape, jam night Tuesday, quiz Monday and Thursday, comedy first Wednesday in the month.

Central Park

Central Park (Image: Mandy Williams)

This park in Liscard Village is deceptively small looking. But once you get inside and start wandering around, you’ll realize that the walking paths stretch for quite a distance in several directions.

There are some nice, shaded areas for sitting, walking, biking, and exploring. There are benches spaced throughout the park, and there is even a fairly large playground area for small children.