Birkenhead Map

Birkenhead map, view the Merseyside town of Birkenhead, located in the county of Merseyside, England.

Detailed Street Map of Birkenhead Merseyside & Guide to the Area

Birkenhead Map Merseyside: Interactive map of Birkenhead, displaying the town situated in the county of Merseyside, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Birkenhead area and a Birkenhead town centre map, showing Birkenhead Priory and Tranmere Rovers Football Ground.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Birkenhead map are: Pyramids Shopping Centre, Birkenhead Market, Conway Park Station, Hamilton Square Station, Birkenhead Central Station, Birkenhead Park, The Priory, St Mary's Tower, Williamson Art Gallery, The John Laird Pub, The Brass Balance, Gallagher's Pub, Molly's Chambers Bar, Bloom Bar & Bistro, The Refreshment Rooms, Woodside Ferry Terminal, Vue Cinema, Central Library Birkenhead, Argos, Home Bargains, TK Maxx, Wilko, B&M, Greggs, Costa Coffee, Asda Birkenhead, Lidl, Aldi, St Werburgh's Church, Birkenhead School, Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Woodchurch High School, Wirral Met College, Birkenhead Medical Building, Victoria Central Hospital, Hamilton Medical Centre, Bridge Street Dental Practice, Wirral Multicultural Organisation, Pacific Road Business Centre, Hive Youth Zone, Birkenhead Town Hall, Birkenhead Park School, Morrison's Petrol Station, The Laurels Health Centre, Wirral Transport Museum, YMCA Birkenhead, Asda Café, Cradle to Career, Planet Doughnut, Flissy's Coffee Shop, Oxton Bar and Kitchen.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Tranmere, Rock Ferry, Oxton, Prenton, Claughton, Egerton Park, Woodside, Seacombe, Liscard, New Ferry, Bebington, Higher Bebington, Spital, Storeton, Thingwall, Upton, Noctorum, Bidston, Poulton, Wallasey, Birkenhead North, Egremont, Meols, Moreton, Leasowe, Greasby, Heswall, Pensby, Irby, Thornton Hough, Port Sunlight, Bromborough, Eastham, Raby Mere, Barnston, Landican, Frankby, Caldy, West Kirby, Hoylake, Thurstaston, Parkgate, Meols Cop, Willaston, Hooton.

Birkenhead sits right across the River Mersey from Liverpool, with its own proud story, industrial past and striking skyline. It's a town that's often overlooked, but it's packed with character, green spaces, historic gems and a real sense of resilience. There's a gritty beauty to the place—ferry terminals, red brick buildings, open parks and rows of terraced homes—and it all adds to that unmistakable Wirral charm.

The town has a long and layered history. Once a quiet Benedictine priory site, Birkenhead really took off during the Industrial Revolution, particularly in shipbuilding and transport. It's where Britain's first street tram system ran, and the town became a hub for engineering, dock work and trade. Birkenhead Park, opened in 1847, was the world's first publicly funded park and inspired the design of Central Park in New York. These days, Birkenhead has a population of around 110,000 and forms part of the wider Wirral area, with a mix of urban development, historic buildings and big regeneration plans bringing fresh life to the waterfront.

There's plenty to see locally. Birkenhead Park is still a centrepiece—wide lawns, lakes, bridges and a lovely visitor centre. The Priory, one of the oldest buildings in Merseyside, offers peaceful gardens and views over the docks from the tower. The Williamson Art Gallery is a quiet treasure full of paintings, pottery and decorative art. Just outside town, you've got Port Sunlight, a beautifully preserved model village with its own museum and theatre, and it's hard not to be drawn to the leafy roads and perfect architecture. English Heritage looks after St Mary's Tower, and the National Trust runs nearby properties including Speke Hall across the water in Liverpool.

Across Merseyside, there's loads to get stuck into. Liverpool's just a short hop away by ferry, car or train, with the Royal Albert Dock, the Cavern Club, museums and galleries galore. Head to the coast and you'll find New Brighton with its beach and promenade, or make your way south to the pinewoods and red squirrel habitats at Formby. Sefton Park, Crosby Beach with the iron men sculptures, and Knowsley Safari Park all make great day trips. St Helens and Southport offer their own mix of shopping, nature and culture, and the Wirral coastline never disappoints for a bracing walk and a pub lunch.

Birkenhead's really well connected. Merseyrail runs frequent services across the Wirral and into central Liverpool, with stations like Birkenhead Central, Hamilton Square and Conway Park all right in town. The Mersey Tunnels link drivers to Liverpool in minutes, and the famous Mersey Ferry still offers scenic crossings from Woodside. Buses are regular and widespread, and for those travelling further afield, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is about 30 minutes away by car, offering flights around the UK and Europe. Manchester Airport's also within reach if you don't mind a bit more of a trek. Roads like the A41 and M53 give quick access across Wirral and beyond.

Merseyside as a whole is packed with contrast and character. There's the cultural pull of Liverpool, the green lungs of the Wirral, the industrial roots and the coastal views all rolled into one county. From the grand architecture and shipping heritage to the parks, pubs and music that keep it lively, the area blends the old and the new in ways that feel natural. It's down-to-earth, creative, welcoming, and proudly local—every town and village adds something different, and that patchwork feel is a big part of what makes it special.

Some More Nearby Places: Tranmere, Rock Ferry, Oxton, Prenton, Claughton, Egerton Park, Woodside, Seacombe, Liscard, New Ferry, Bebington, Higher Bebington, Spital, Storeton, Thingwall, Upton, Noctorum, Bidston, Poulton, Wallasey, Birkenhead North, Egremont, Meols, Moreton, Leasowe, Greasby, Heswall, Pensby, Irby, Thornton Hough, Port Sunlight, Bromborough, Eastham, Raby Mere, Barnston, Landican, Frankby, Caldy, West Kirby, Hoylake, Thurstaston, Parkgate, Meols Cop, Willaston, Hooton.

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