Birkenhead is a Town in the county of Merseyside.
Birkenhead is a town at the Mersey estuary in England, on the Wirral peninsula. Historically part of Lancashire, Birkenhead was incorporated as a separate municipality in 1877.
Birkenhead is perhaps best known for the Ship Building Industry which once dominatedthe town and indeed the whole of the North West of England. The main ferry port fortravel to Ireland from Great Britain is located here and there are still many tall shipson view in the docks. The town has undergone much redevelopment in recent yearshowever and now boasts a number of tourist attractions, including the popular Port Sunlight Village Museum which celebrates the history of one of Birkenhead’s mostfamous former residents, William Lever. There are also a number of art galleries andmuseums, as well as a selection of parks and open spaces. Birkenhead is also home toone of the UK’s largest shopping centres - Pyramids Shopping Centre.
Birkenhead has good transport links to the rest of the country, with both rail androad connections to nearby Liverpool and beyond. The town is also served byLiverpool John Lennon Airport, which is located just over the River Mersey inLiverpool.
So whether you’re interested in history, culture or simply want to enjoy a spot ofretail therapy, Birkenhead is definitely worth a visit!
Birkenhead postcode: CH41 2XU
There are great places to visit near Birkenhead including some great towns, lakes, woodlands, parks, old mines, hills, historic buildings, historic monuments, cities, rivers and streams, gardens, shopping centres, airports, beaches, nature reserves, villages, islands, country parks and canals.
The area around Birkenhead boasts some of the best towns including St Helens, Billinge, Speke, Southport, Formby, Wallasey, and Birkenhead.
Lakes to visit near Birkenhead include Carr Mill Dam.
Don't miss Carr Mill Dam's woodlands if visiting the area around Birkenhead.
Victoria Park, John Eddleston Playing Fields, Stanley Park, Sefton Park, and Vale Park are great places to visit near Birkenhead if you like parks.
Birkenhead is near some unmissable old mines like Rainford Old Delf - Crank Caverns,
There are a several good hills in the area around Birkenhead like Billinge Hill (Wigan).
The area around Birkenhead features a number of interesting historic buildings including Billinge Beacon, Liverpool Cathedral, St Johns Beacon, Speke Hall, Gateway to the former Liscard Battery, and Bidston Windmill.
The area around Birkenhead features a number of interesting historic monuments including Billinge Beacon, and New Brighton War Memorial.
Places near Birkenhead feature a number of interesting cities including Liverpool.
Don't miss Mersey Estuary's rivers and streams if visiting the area around Birkenhead.
Gardens to visit near Birkenhead include St John's Gardens - Liverpool.
The area close to Birkenhead boasts some of the best shopping centres including Liverpool One.
Places near Birkenhead feature a number of interesting airports including Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Birkenhead has some unmissable beaches nearby like Southport, Formby Beach, New Brighton, and Thurstaston Beach.
Nature Reserves to visit near Birkenhead include Formby Nature Reserve.
There are a several good villages in the Birkenhead area like New Brighton, Eastham, Upton, Wallasey Village, West Kirby, Thurstaston, and Thornton Hough.
There are a several good islands in the Birkenhead area like Little Hilbre Island, and Hilbre Island.
The area around Birkenhead's best country parks can be found at Wirral Country Park.
The area close to Birkenhead boasts some of the best canals including Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Wigan to Liverpool Section.
Birkenhead History
There are some historic monuments around Birkenhead:
