Birkenhead Attractions
The residential and industrial town of Birkenhead (pop. 137,800) lies on the west side of the Mersey, linked to Liverpool by tunnels and ferry services. Many of the Birkenhead residents commute to Liverpool. Near the tunnel are the ruins of a Benedictine abbey (12th century) with the chapterhouse, crypt and refectory.
Birkenhead Park, the first publicly funded park in Britain, opened in 1847. There are three entrances with Gothic, Italianate and Norman architecture. The park has two lakes and an ornate bridge.
Birkenhead Park, the first publicly funded park in Britain, opened in 1847. There are three entrances with Gothic, Italianate and Norman architecture. The park has two lakes and an ornate bridge.
Williamson Art Gallery
The Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead has an excellent collection of pictures and porcelain, together with much material on the history of the town.
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Slatey Road
Birkenhead L43 4UE
England
Slatey Road
Birkenhead L43 4UE
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Bank Holiday - Scotland (January 2)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
