Public art & sculpture · North West England
HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside
In or near Liverpool.
HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside in Wales North, United Kingdom.
William Starkey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hamilton Square · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside is a public sculpture in Wales North, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
The HMS Birkenhead memorial is a public art installation located at Woodside in North Wales. It commemorates the sinking of the HMS Birkenhead, a significant event in maritime history. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the ship's legacy and the lives lost during the disaster.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3961, -3.0097
- District
- Wirral
- Parish
- Wirral, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH41 1EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birkenhead
- Nearest railway station
- Hamilton Square — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108297342 (CC0)
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Woodside Drive-In
Cinemas · 0.3 km
Wirral Archives
Museums · 0.3 km
Birkenhead Hamilton Square railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside?
- HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH41 1EL), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
- What is HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside?
- HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside in Wales North, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside?
- The nearest railway station is Hamilton Square, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH41 1EL.
- Is HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside free to visit?
- Yes, HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside is free to enter.
- How do I get to HMS Birkenhead memorial at Woodside?
- The nearest railway station is Hamilton Square, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH41 1EL.