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Don't forget the obvious free places to go: parks, libraries, museums, country parks and natural attractions.

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Arrowe Country Park

Arrowe Park
Large area of parkland with kids' adventure playground pitch and putt, football and tennis. Small visitor centre.
0151 678 4200
www.wirral.gov.uk

Ashton Park

Ashton, Wirral
Local park with play area, lake and tennis courts.

Bidston Hill

Bidston Hill
Large wood and heathland. Windmill. Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm open daily.
0151 653 9332 (farm)
www.wirral.gov.uk

Birkenhead Park

Birkenhead
World's 1st public park. 2 lakes. Great play area.
0151 652 5197
www.wirral.gov.uk

Eastham Country Park

Eastham
Good views over Mersey. Woodlands, picnic areas. Tea garden. Visitor Centre. Bird watching and orienteering. Two pubs on waterfront.
0151 327 1007
www.wirral.gov.uk

Formby Point

Formby
Formby beach, dunes, red squirrels, woodland walks, natterjack toads.
01704 878591
formby@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Heswall Dales Local Nature Reserve

Heswall
Lowland heath. Views across Dee to Welsh hills. No facilities but can be combined on circular walk with Thurstaston Visitor Centre.
0151 342 7088
www.wirral.gov.uk

Hilbre Islands Local Nature Reserve

Hilbre Islands
3 tidal islands. Only accessible on foot at low tide from Dee Lane West Kirby. Must check tides before crossing. Must be accompanied by adult. Check with Visitor Centre in Thurstaston before setting out.
0151 648 4371
www.wirral.gov.uk

Libraries

Good choice on wet day. Many do free story time for the under-5s.

North Wirral Country Park

Leasowe
Narrow park long north Wirral coast. Small visitor centre in lighthouse.
0151 678 5488
www.wirral.gov.uk

Royden Park and Thurstaston Common

Thurstaston
Heath and woodland. Visitor Centre in Royden Park. Walled nature garden.
0151 677 7594
www.wirral.gov.uk

Wallasey Central Park

Wallasey
Refurbished play area, lake and walled garden.
0151 691 1450
www.wirral.gov.uk

Wirral Country Park

Thurstaston
Country & coastal walks, cycle rides, bird watching, nature trail. Beach. Visitor Centre with nature info. Family activities, picnic and BBQ sites. Cafe.
0151 648 4371
www.wirral.gov.uk/er

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