Museums · North West England
Metropolitan Borough of Wirral
In or near Thingwall.
Metropolitan Borough of Wirral — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Ian Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Heswall · 3.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Metropolitan Borough of Wirral is a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, located in North Wales, features a variety of museums that showcase local history and culture. These institutions offer insights into the region's heritage, including art, industry, and community. The borough is known for its diverse collections and educational programmes.
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Background
History
The borough was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merger of the county boroughs of Birkenhead and Wallasey, along with the municipal borough of Bebington and the urban districts of Hoylake and Wirral.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.3568, -3.0635
- District
- Wirral
- Parish
- Wirral, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH43 3DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birkenhead
- Nearest railway station
- Heswall — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Wirral (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Storeton Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Woodchurch
Villages · 1.7 km
Landican Cemetery and Crematorium
Cemeteries · 1.7 km
Merchant Marine War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Prenton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Thingwall Mill (remnnts)
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Thingwall
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
Prenton Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Prenton Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
St Stephen's Church, Prenton
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Brimstage Hall
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Christ Church, Higher Bebington
Historic churches · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
- Metropolitan Borough of Wirral is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH43 3DZ), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
- What is Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
- Metropolitan Borough of Wirral — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
- The nearest railway station is Heswall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH43 3DZ.
- Who owns Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
- Metropolitan Borough of Wirral is owned by Wirral Council.
- Is Metropolitan Borough of Wirral a protected site?
- Yes — Metropolitan Borough of Wirral is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
- The nearest railway station is Heswall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH43 3DZ.