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THE 10 BEST Family & Kid Activities in Wirral

Things to do in wirral with kids.

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1. Lady Lever Art Gallery

2. Port Sunlight Museum

3. Birkenhead Priory

4. West Kirby Marine Lake

5. Hilbre Island

6. Nanny Sharon's Alpaca Farm

7. Wirral Country Park

8. Bubbles World of Play

9. West Kirby Beach

10. Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm

11. Birkenhead Park

12. Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway

13. Floral Pavilion Theatre

14. Vale Park

15. Thurstaston Beach

16. Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

17. Brimstage Maze

18. Royden Park

19. Hilbre Island Nature Reserve

20. Church Farm

21. Marine Point

22. New Brighton Lighthouse

23. Caldy Hills

24. Gladstone Theatre

25. Wallasey Beach

26. Port Sunlight River Park

27. The New Brighton Beach Promenade

28. Brotherton Nature Park

29. The Croft Retail & Leisure Park

30. New Brighton Heritage and Information Centre

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10 Things to do in Wirral with Kids

Mini travellers.

Updated on: 15th November 2023

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, why not discover (or perhaps re-discover) Wirral. A place made for adventure.

Wirral an area to the North of Cheshire and just into Merseyside, is just an hour from Manchester, 25 minutes from Chester and a short hop on the Mersey Ferry or the train from Liverpool, and has some incredible tourist attractions for you to enjoy.

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We recently discovered some new things to do in Wirral on a day out with kids and wanted to share those with you, together with some of our favourites.

For more Things to explore on the Wirral check out Visit Wirral .

Mersey Ferry

Whether you take the Mersey Ferry as a way of getting to Wirral from Liverpool, or simply a fun thing to do as a round trip, we are sure you’ll enjoy it.

If you’re anything like me you won’t actually be able to say ‘Ferry across the Mersey’ without singing it to the tune of the Gerry & The Pacemakers hit, so you’ll be pleased to know that they do actually play the tune when you’re crossing the River Mersey itself.

A full round trip on the famous mersey ferries takes around 50 minutes but usually people incorporate the ferry into a day out from either side.  

The ferries set off every hour at twenty past the hour on the day we travelled, but do check online or call before you head over. It’s also worth double checking what time the ferries finish for the day if you’re intending to get off so you can plan your day and be able to get back.

Eureka Wirral

The fabulous Eureka (of Yorkshire fame) has opened in the spot next to the Seacombe Ferry terminal where Spaceport used to be. 

Eureka! Science + Discovery is designed for children and young people  up to 14 years old  to discover how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) influence and shape their lives. By connecting every day with the extraordinary, they aim to ignite curiosities and present possibilities.

If I’m honest we thought it was going to be too young for our three who are 11, 11 and 12 but they found plenty of things to interest them, particularly the human bodies section.

Most people will spend circa 2-3 hours at Eureka, so fantastic to do as part of a day out.

From Eureka (and the ferry port) you can hop on the 400 bus that takes you straight to New Brighton.

New Brighton Street Art

Created in 2018 the street art in New Brighton breathes new life into this buzzy, independent neighbourhood. The street art which is centred around Victoria Road in New Brighton means visiting the art feels like visiting an open air gallery.

The art, mostly drawn by local artists which depicts characters from pirates to pier divers who have shaped the town over the past three centuries is stunning. All of the family loved the wander round the streets, which can be done in about an hour, or can include lunch in one of the fabulous local cafes.

Check out the  map of New Brighton street art  so you can locate it all.

From Victoria Road why not wander down to New Brighton beach.

You can see a small selection of the New Brighton street art below, but to see all the street art we saw, do head to our full post on New Brighton street art .

New Brighton Beach

New Brighton has a huge sandy beach with views across to the Liverpool skyline. Spending a day out in New Brighton can include walking down the prom and taking in the views, checking out New Brighton Lighthouse, Fort Perch Rock and of course spending time on the beach whatever the weather.

Whenever we spend time on the beach, particularly when the weather isn’t so good, we like to play  free beach games .

New Brighton beach is also right next to  Marine Point retail park  which hosts some of the usual high street names but perhaps more importantly the fabulous  Marino Lounge  which is always busy with locals and does the most incredible brunch and  Caffe Cream  which does the best homemade ice cream.

Fort Perch Rock 

Fort Perch Rock is a coastal defence battery built between 1825 and 1829 to protect the Port of Liverpool. The Fort is now home to a number of permanent maritime and aviation based museum displays, frequent guest exhibitions and cultural events. It also has a brilliant escape room.

Escape the Fort – Escape Room

A fantastic escape room set in the 200 year old Fort Perch Rock right on the beach. We were, to be honest, fairly useless at times. There was a bit/ok a lot of family discussion over what clues to follow, what to do and who was right, but with 3 minutes to go we stopped the Nazi invasion and saved Liverpool from being bombed so we got something right! This escape room is set in 1940 and includes lots of WW2 memorabilia. Can’t wait for the next escape room to be open which is going to be The Dambusters! A hit for us and definitely recommended. 

Perfect for a half term trip with tweens and teens.

If spending time by the beach is what makes for a fun day why not check out the beautiful landscape of Hilbre Island.

Walk to Hilbre Island

The walk to Hilbre Island is around 4 miles (6.5km) over the sand from West Kirby to Hilbre Island and back.  It is only possible when the tide is out and you have to check the tide times carefully as they can come back in quickly!  

You can’t do the walk to Hilbre Island with a buggy, so if you have babies or toddlers then you’ll need to carry them in sling or carrier when they get tired – and they will.

Hilbre Island is perfect for nature lovers as you can see seals from the end point and you also get fabulous views out to North Wales.

There is no cafe on Hilbre Island so don’t forget to take snacks and water with you.

For more details on the walk to Hilbre Island do check out our full blog post on  walking to Hilbre Island.

When you’ve finished walking to Hilbre Island you can always walk around West Kirby marine lake.

West Kirby Marine Lake

Why not grab an ice cream and take a short walk around West Kirby Marine Lake.  We have done this with the kids since they were in their prams, probably one of the first  walks  we ever did. It is around 2.4km round the lake and just over 1.2 miles. 

For me this is worth doing whatever the weather, you just get a different view over the dee estuary every time. If the water is high, it almost feels like you’re walking on water.

Wirral Country Park

From West Kirby you can walk or  cycle down the Wirral Way  towards Wirral Country Park and beyond. It’s one of our favourite things to do on the Wirral and a lovely way to spend the day doing something free. The disused railway line is now a bike and walking trail and actually spans 12.2 miles all the way from West Kirby to Hooton in Chester .  Yot cafe, just a short walk off the Wirral Way is a highlight for us too, just check out the excellent  Tripadvisor  reviews.

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Day Trip - Dementia Together Wirral

Description

Dementia Together Wirral often run day trips that gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through.

Who is this aimed at?

Individuals living with dementia (or memory issues) or supporting someone who is.

Please check the website for details on dates and venues.

Meet from 9.30am for a 10am sailing from Christleton

Please see the website for details

The suggested donation is £10 per person.

How to get involved

Please email to register your interest with Colette as a booking is essential. 

Contact details

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  07935 797445

For further information

For more information about  Dementia Together Wirral  search Dementia Together Wirral in this directory.

Visit the Dementia Together Wirral website

Service Details

• All of Wirral
• Adults (18+ years)
• Pay as you feel
• In-person (at the service location)
• Older people
• Carer support

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Plan Your School Visit

Memorable learning and hands-on fun.

With two innovative venues in Halifax and Wirral, packed with hundreds interactive exhibits in our cross-curricular galleries, we bring learning to life…

Eureka! is designed to inspire children in Early Years and Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 to learn through play.

All visits include

Trained Enablers to support your visit

Science show, workshop or time in The Burrow

Stay in your class group to explore our galleries

Limited public visitors on schools days

Dedicated lunch space

Teacher resources

Two inspirational venues

Eureka the national children's museum halifax, west yorkshire.

• Designed for children aged 0-11
• Six cross-curricular galleries
• Outdoor areas explore
• Selection of Science Shows

Teacher feedback June 2023:

“The staff we interacted with were amazing – kind, thoughtful, engaged, knowledgeable and thoughtful. Thank you very much you really made it a special day even though we were late!”

“Thank you very much for your patience and enthusiasm.”

Eureka! Science + Discovery Wirral, Merseyside

• Designed for children and young people aged 0-14
• 3 cross-curricular galleries
• Bookable under 7s area
• Make Create space

Teacher feedback May 2023:

“The children and staff had such a wonderful time. The staff were ready to greet us upon arrival, friendly and always on hand for questions and support.”

Science Show or Workshop included:

Choose from our fun, educational workshops and science shows , including:

Gross Lab (KS1) – Both venues

Join our resident Grossologists to explore scabs, saliva, germs, digestion, mucus and more, with a range of hands-on (yuck!) demonstrations for your class.

Chew to the Poo (KS2) – Both venues

Follow the journey of a banana sandwich from the moment it is chewed to the moment it is pooed, learning about the digestive system and healthy diet along the way!

Build a Bridge ‘cross the Mersey (KS2 & 3) – Wirral only

What’s the most eco-friendly way to cross the River Mersey? Science hasn’t found a way for us to walk on water (yet) but there is something we can do… build a bridge?

Out of this World (KS1) – Halifax only

How do astronauts get into space, how do we get day and night and just how far away is the Moon? We’ll answer all these questions and more as we take a trip through the solar system…

NEW Science of Sound Show (KS2) – Halifax only

Join us on a sonic journey where science comes to life. Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, we’ll explore the fascinating world of sound, from vibrations to pitch and everything in between.

Relax: You’re in good hands…

Our team will ensure that your class has a memorable, inspirational, FUN day out.

We welcome thousands of school children to Halifax every year, and now, we’re chuffed to launch our schools programme for Eureka! Science + Discovery – a brand new visitor attraction in Wirral, Merseyside.

Accessibility & special needs

We are proud to offer fully accessible venues for all visitors.

Both venues include a Changing Places facility, chill-out room, and more. You can read more Access Information for Halifax and we’re just compiling more Access information for our Wirral venue.

Visit our online Halifax Sensory Guide for information for visitors with sensory conditions.

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

01422 330012 [email protected]

Eureka! Science + Discovery

0151 323 0033 [email protected]

When can we visit?

School bookings are available Tuesdays - Fridays during term time.

How much will our visit cost?

Our current prices are: £300 excl. VAT per class (of up to 35 children) £360 per class incl. VAT

How and when do we need to pay?

You must pay a 50% deposit within 2 weeks of making your booking. The remaining balance is due either in advance or on the day of your visit. If payment is not received before or on arrival, a £20 invoice charge will be added. Read our full Schools Terms & Conditions

What happens if I need to cancel our visit?

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your booking. The amount of refund to which you are entitled depends on how much notice you give us: More than 4 weeks: Full refund Less than 4 weeks: 50% refund – effectively surrendering your deposit. If cancellation is due to circumstances outside your control such as extreme weather or coronavirus related, we will endeavour to change your booking to another suitable date. If we have to cancel for any reason (e.g. the museum is forced to close) we can either look to rearrange your visit for a later date or reimburse any fees or deposit paid in full.

Can we change our itinerary to arrive earlier or later?

In order to manage the flow of groups around the museum we stagger the arrival and departure times and each group follows a set itinerary. If you need to change this, please let us know as soon as possible: Halifax: [email protected] or call 01422 330012 Wirral: [email protected] or call 0151 323 0050 We'll do our best to fulfill your request, however please note that we have limited flexibility, particularly if all other slots for that day have been booked up.

What science shows are available?

See the 'What's On' pages for updated programme information.

What happens when we arrive?

You will be met by one of our trained Enablers, who'll run you through the plan for the day and can answer any questions you have. Your main group leader should sort out any final payment required. We’ll give your group a welcome talk – including some of the important things you need to know about visiting Eureka! – before taking you into the museum to begin your visit. Please try to stick to your confirmed arrival time. We will be operating quite a strict timetable for the day to ensure that groups are suitably spread out across the museum.

What happens if we're running late or early?

Don’t panic – traffic jams happen! Just call to let us know that you’re running late, and roughly by how long (if you know) and we’ll do our best to ensure that your class doesn’t lose out. If you arrive early, you can either play outside until you are due to enter or possibly come inside if there is room.

Will there be somewhere to store our coats and bags?

We have large metal trolleys available for you to store coats, bags and lunches in. We’ll have them ready for you when you get here.

Does a school visit include a guided tour?

Not quite, you will have a trained members of staff (your Enabler) who will look after you during your visit. Once in a gallery area your Enabler won't lead any activity as such, but they will help the children get the most out of the exhibits. Your chosen science show will be led by a member of our team.

Do we get to visit the Gift Shop?

A visit to the Gift shop isn't included in the standard school itinerary but can be added if you would like to - please contact us as soon as possible to arrange a suitable time. Alternatively, if you're visiting Halifax you can pre-order goody bags for your pupils for just £4.50 each. Download our Goody Bag Order Form

Is all of Eureka! accessible?

We’re VERY proud to offer two fully accessible venues, with a range of support and facilities available for disabled visitors, including a Changing Places facility, chill out room and more.

Can I change the number of children attending?

Please contact the Play & Learning team to discuss if you need to make any changes to your booking. A slight reduction in numbers will not affect the overall cost of your visit as bookings are taken for classes of up to 35 children and are charged accordingly. However, an increase in numbers may incur additional costs and we will need to check to see if we can accommodate this.

Some of the children in my class already have an Annual Pass for Eureka, can they use it?

No. Annual Passes are for general museum entry only, so cannot be used for school visits.

Does a school booking include an Annual Pass?

No. School bookings are for day admission only, and do not include an Annual Pass upgrade.

I’m a Home Educator – can I book a school visit?

No, though we run regular Home Educator days at both of our venues regularly.

Do you have a Risk Assessment?

Yes! Risk assessments can be found in our 'Resources' section.

How to book a school or group

Wirral: Fill in our Wirral School Visit Enquiry Form or call 0151 323 0050

Halifax: Complete the Halifax School Visit Enquiry Form or call 01422 330012

Send us an enquiry

Contact us – we’re really friendly!

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