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.
There are a number of towns near Birkenhead including St Helens, Billinge, Speke, Southport, Formby, Wallasey, and Birkenhead.
There are a several good lakes in the area around Birkenhead like Carr Mill Dam.
Woodlands to visit near Birkenhead include Carr Mill Dam.
Victoria Park, John Eddleston Playing Fields, Stanley Park, Sefton Park, and Vale Park are great places to visit near Birkenhead if you like parks.
There are a number of old mines near to Birkenhead including Rainford Old Delf - Crank Caverns.
Don't miss Billinge Hill (Wigan)'s hills if visiting the area around Birkenhead.
Billinge Beacon, Liverpool Cathedral, St Johns Beacon, Speke Hall, Gateway to the former Liscard Battery, and Bidston Windmill are some of Birkenhead best historic buildings to visit near Birkenhead.
The area around Birkenhead boasts some of the best historic monuments including Billinge Beacon, and New Brighton War Memorial.
There are a number of cities near to Birkenhead including Liverpool.
Places near Birkenhead feature a number of interesting rivers and streams including Mersey Estuary.
The area around Birkenhead's best gardens can be found at St John's Gardens - Liverpool.
There are a several good shopping centres in the area around Birkenhead like Liverpool One.
There are a number of airports near to Birkenhead including Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Don't miss Southport, Formby Beach, New Brighton, and Thurstaston Beach's beaches if visiting the area around Birkenhead.
The area around Birkenhead's best nature reserves can be found at Formby Nature Reserve.
The area around Birkenhead boasts some of the best villages including New Brighton, Eastham, Upton, Wallasey Village, West Kirby, Thurstaston, and Thornton Hough.
The area around Birkenhead boasts some of the best islands including Little Hilbre Island, and Hilbre Island.
The area around Birkenhead's best country parks can be found at Wirral Country Park.
Don't miss Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Wigan to Liverpool Section's canals if visiting the area around Birkenhead.
Birkenhead History
There are some historic monuments around Birkenhead:
