Wirral
Properties and events in Wirral
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Hamilton Square Heritage Tour: Town Hall start point
Birkenhead Hamilton Square Heritage Tour focusing on the Anti-Slavery Movement
Christ Church United Reformed Church, Port Sunlight
Picturesque garden village of Port Sunlight built end of 19th century, originally constructed by Lord Lever as a home for workers at his soap factory, Lever Brothers, which eventually became Unilever.
New Brighton Heritage and Information Centre
Very few towns know exactly when they were created. In 1832 James Atherton.
St Andrew's United Church
Built in 1870, St Andrew’s United Church is a largely Victorian building with some later additions.
Byrne Avenue Baths Heritage Tours
A fully guided tour of the 1930’s Art Deco style Byrne Avenue Baths begins outside this Grade II listed building with a historical and architectural background to the Baths.
Quaker Meeting House, Birkenhead
This Grade II listed building is an interesting example of a late 19th century Quaker Meeting House. It was designed by George Enoch Grayson in an Arts and Craft style and built in 1892.
Grange Hill: a Landscape of Remembrance
A gentle and mindful walk over Grange Hill and Grange Cemetery, taking in the War Memorial and many of the epitaphs in the cemetery which tell the stories of local people affected by 20th century wars
Birkenhead Priory & St Mary's Tower
Birkenhead Priory is a nearly 900 year old Scheduled Ancient Monument and home to the oldest standing building on Merseyside. The first ferry across the Mersey began here with the Benedictine monks from 1150. Explore our Chapter
Uncomfortable Histories Talk
Join us this September in our free, thought provoking, 1 hour Uncomfortable Histories talk and Q&A that will explore a broader picture of Port Sunlight’s past, delving into the history of William Lever’s colonialist enterprises. Appropriate for ages
Melrose Hall, Hoylake
Melrose Hall is in the centre of the village, used by many organisations and especially part of Old Hoylake.
Beating the Bounds of Greasby
Whilst bathed in late summer sunshine and surrounded by hedgerow fruits and berries, we will walk the entire perimeter of the township of Greasby, exploring the natural features which determined its course and the many clues to the lives of past
St James’ Church, New Brighton
St James is a Grade II listed building (Listed 1986) which is a Gothic Revival church of 1854 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, with elaborately painted canted chancel, five bay north and south arcade.
Oxton Guided History Walk - Women of Oxton
A walk examining the lives and achievements of some notable Oxton women including a diarist, a doctor and a policewoman and including women’s struggle for the vote.
St Hilary of Poitiers Parish Church,Wallasey
The current church on the site was built in 1859. The Old Tower in the grounds dates from 1537 and contains a Norman Font. The Church has a Willis organ and several stained glass windows, including a recently restored West Window.
Trinity with Palm Grove, Oxton
Explore this splendid Grade II listed church, opened in 1866 and built in the Gothic Revival style. The sanctuary includes a remarkable gallery.
St Bridget’s Church, West Kirby
Anglican church, dedicated to St Bridget, history of worship for over 1000 years.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Our Lady’s church is a Grade II listed building designed by renowned architect Edward Welby Pugin. On 8 December 1860, Bishop Brown laid the foundation stone of the new church, which opened two years later, on 25 May.
St Hildeburgh's Church, Hoylake
St Hildeburgh’s Parish Church is a Grade II listed building. It was first listed in 1986.
West Kirby Museum & History Fair
Special displays and talks including - ‘Acacia Grove and its shops’, 'The History of the RNLI’ ‘Local Routes, Networks and Connections’ ‘Who do you think you are?’ Experts will run a Family History Help Desk.
St Oswalds Church
St Oswald's Church in Bidston, Wirral, is a historic 13th-century Anglican parish church. Renowned for its Gothic architecture and stunning stained glass, it has long been a community and spiritual hub. Join us on Wirral Heritage Day to explore its r
Flaybrick Chapels and Cemetery
A public cemetery opened in 1864 and extended in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The layout was designed by Edward Kemp and the buildings by local architects Lucy & Littler. Building listed Grade 2*.
Costume Day at Port Sunlight Museum
Join us as we step back in time to 1913 to celebrate Heritage Open Day, uncovering stories of sunlight.
Building of Bromborough Pool
Autism Together will be facilitating guided and self-guided tours of Bromborough Pool Village and opening up its heritage buildings to visitors,
Upton Heritage Trail
The walk covers the village, starting at Upton Library (Ford Road, Upton, CH49 0TB), including four of Upton’s five listed buildings. Visits to some of these buildings will be included.
Birkenhead Park Heritage Walks
Start and Finish at Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre. Walk takes about 1½ hours.
St Mary’s Church, Eastham
St Mary’s, Grade II listed, mainly 14 th century in origin, with Victorian restoration, many Kempe stained-glass windows, Saxon font.
Storeton Woods Guided Walk
A guided walk of Storeton Woods
Central Lodge, Birkenhead Park
This is a self guided tour with explanatory descriptions in each room. Central Lodge is one of the 8 gatehouses built in the early 1840s as part of the original Birkenhead Park.
Brimstage Heritage Orchard Apple, Pear & Plum Day
A delightful orchard of olden-days fruits to visit see, pick and taste next to one of the oldest buildings in Wirral. It is open to visitors just a few days each year, but welcomes helpers and supporters for special events, workdays and courses.
Twelve Centuries of Upton's History - a Heritage Walk
This walk includes the site of the Norman church and churchyard, which is believed to be built on the site of a Saxon church and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Bidston Community Archaeology
Excavation of the Pig Field Site commenced in 2011 to learn about the people who lived and worked on this land.
Oxton Guided History Walk - East
A walk exploring the history of Oxton village, its development from agricultural beginnings to the community it is today with stories of the people and events that helped to shape it.
Hamilton Square Heritage Tour: Hamilton Square start point
Birkenhead Hamilton Square Heritage Tour focusing on the Anti-Slavery Movement
Wallasey Yacht Club
Wallasey Yacht Club has been sailing historic Seabird Half Rater yachts on the Mersey off New Brighton for over 100 years.
Discovering Ancient Meols
A mindful late summer walk at the very unique and beautiful northern end of Wirral.
St Andrew’s Church
St. Andrew's is a grade 1 listed building.
Woodside - Past, Present and Future!
To study the history of the maritime mercantile port area to include prom, poets, pottery and paintings.
Ness Botanic Gardens
Ness Botanic Gardens was born of the Liverpool cotton merchant, Arthur Kilpin Bulley’s passionate interest in plants and his desire to share that interest with others.
New Brighton: Ups and Downs of a Seaside Resort
This is a walk around New Brighton with an en-route talk about the development of the resort - the various downturns and regenerations. How its decline of popularity over 200 years was influenced by an evolving transport system and inconsistent prosperity.
St Mary's Church Heritage Display
There will be a display about the Parish of Overchurch (Upton), and its various Parish Churches, from Saxon times.
Wirral Archives - Behind The Scenes
An introductory talk about Wirral Archives in the Search Room, and then a guided tour of the Strong Room.
History, Archaeology & Nature at Wirral Country Park
Join us at one of Wirral’s most historical and beautiful locations, next to the Dee Estuary at Thurstaston. Admire the views in the late winter sun and learn about the natural and human forces which moulded the landscape we see around us today.
Oxton Guided History Walk - West
A walk exploring the history of Oxton village, its development from agricultural beginnings to the community it is today with stories of the people and events that helped to shape it.
Bebington Cemetery Guided History Walk
Bebington Cemetery was opened in 1868, following a population increase.
Royal Liverpool Golf Club House
An opportunity to visit Royal Liverpool Golf Club, one of the most historically significant Clubs in ‘World Golf’ for a guided heritage tour of the facility that has hosted thirteen Open Championships.
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Join the Curatorial team for a talk on the renowned Birkenhead artist, Philip Wilson Steer, with a guide through his life and works – including works not usually on display.
Sir William Inman - Evening Talk
An evening talk by Dawn Inman-Wyness 'Sir William Inman, local resident, benefactor & shipping line owner'
Rock Park Social History Walk
This is a walk around Rock Park – highlighting its social history and significance. The buildings are Grade II Listed and the New Ferry – Rock Ferry coast is designated an SSSI (Site of Specific Scientific Interest).
Victoria Hall: Swan Movies Night
Local group Swan Movie Makers are back by popular demand, presenting an evening of archive films to entertain those interested in local heritage around Wirral and Merseyside.
Geology, Landscape & History of Bidston Hill
Explore an important local landmark and country estate. A beacon for ships entering the port of Liverpool, its science led to safer global navigation.
Oxton Guided History Walk - Arno
A walk exploring the history of Oxton village, its development from agricultural beginnings to the community it is today with stories of the people and events that helped shape it.
St Michaels & All Angels Roman Catholic Church
Saint Michael and All Angels Church was one of the first Vatican II-inspired churches in the Diocese.
St Nicholas Church
A memorial church built in memory of James and Jane Harrison (Harrison Shipping Line) in gothic revival style with exceptional stone and wood carvings.
Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre Events
Discover an observatory that was built in 1866 Bidston Observatory on one of our guided tours.
Let's Sketch Upton
This is an Urban Sketching event in which participants will sketch/draw/paint outdoors. Artists will be encouraged to focus on locations mentioned in the Upton Heritage Trails. Advice will be given on getting started with Urban Sketching. Participant
Bidston Lighthouse
Guided tours of Bidston Lighthouse and Telegraph Station.
Hilbre Island
Friends of Hilbre Island Open Day Hilbre Island's Telegraph Station, Lifeboat Station and Buoymaster’s Store
Farms and Fields of Irby
Discover the unassuming little dormitory town of Irby, which contains fields, hedgerows and buildings which tell us a great deal about the lives of our ancestors during the last thousand years.
Thingwall Viking Trail
Professor Steve Harding - author of Ingimund’s Saga - and Sue Bishop take us around one of the most historical sites in NW England – Cross Hill, believed to be the site of the “Thing” Assembly or parliament of Wirral’s Norse settlers
Holy Cross Parish Church, Woodchurch
Grade II* listed medieval church dating from 12th century, enlarged, altered and enhanced serving the people of the 21st century.
English Martyrs' Church
Our church, listed at Grade II* by Historic England, was designed by Liverpool architect Francis Xavier Velarde. On Sunday 15 th we are also hosting our annual Afternoon Tea and Reminiscence event.
Eastham Victorian Pleasure Gardens
Discover Eastham Pleasure Gardens. which provided extensive attractions and entertainments for day trippers on the Liverpool to Eastham ferry from the 1840s to 1920s.
Farms and Fields of Frankby
Farms and Fields of Frankby: Enjoy a late summer walk over one of Wirral’s best preserved ancient landscapes.
Bidston Windmill
A brick-built tower mill used for grinding corn from 1800 until 1875.
Dale Farm Open Day & Heswall Dales Guided Walk
Dale Farm dates from the 1830s. It operated as a smallholding until 1973 when it was bought by Wirral Urban District Council. The original farmhouse underwent major restoration 1983-85. It acts as a centre for adults with learning and / or physical
St Mary’s Church, Liscard
Grade 2 Church built in 1876. Fine example of Mid-Victorian architecture. Broad interior without aisles, stained glass windows in Whall style. Recent Church registers available for inspection.
Oxton Guided History Walk - Williamson
The walk starts and finishes at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Slatey Road, CH43 4UE
New Ferry Butterfly Park
The tour will consider the effect of industrial processes on the biodiversity of the park. Fitting in with the national theme for 2024 "routes-network and connections” the location of the park will be discussed.
Wallaseyans Club
The Wallaseyans' Club houses the Wallasey Grammar School archive which is probably the most comprehensive record of any school in Wirral.