Manchester Airport 1 hr 7
Rhuddlan Castle / Castell Rhuddlan (17 min) Ruins of a symmetrical, 13th-century turreted stronghold overlooking a defended river gate. Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (14 min) Birkenhead Park (55 min) Victorian park with woodland walks, play areas, 2 fishing lakes, a modern visitor centre and cafe. Hilbre Island (1 hr 3) This 11.5-acre tidal island features several houses, a bird observatory & an old telegraph station. West Kirby Beach (1 hr 1) Broad beach with a boating lake, ice-cream shops & strolls across expansive sand flats at low tide. Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (53 min) Built in 1928, this classic gallery & museum offers a range of artwork from artists with local ties. Wirral Peninsula (47 min) Peninsula sandwiched across the River Mersey from Liverpool & on the other side, the River Dee. Rhyl Beach (18 min) Royal Liverpool Golf Club (1 hr 2) Golf and country club SeaQuarium Rhyl (18 min) This seaside aquarium features over 30 exhibits with a range of species & an outdoor cove for seals. Rhaeadr Dyserth Waterfall (13 min) A trail leads over & behind this waterfall, surrounded by a picnic area, seasonal cafe & restrooms. Clwydian Range (33 min) Hikers are drawn to these wildlife-filled hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. St Winefride's Well (15 min) Shrine, chapel, and history Point of Ayr Lighthouse (13 min) Lighthouse and estuary Wirral Country Park (55 min) Grassy picnic areas above the River Dee, plus birding, beach walks & bike rides on the Wirral Way. |