It lies between the River Dee and River Mersey, and bathes in the waters of Liverpool Bay and the Irish Sea. Wirral Peninsula has a unique coastline with a variety of beaches, cliffs, wetland habitats and great natural beauty.

Wirral’s maritime economy really took off during the industrial era with the growth of shipbuilding in Birkenhead and Wallasey leading to a population explosion of dramatic proportions. This period also resulted in the area becoming a world leader in maritime innovation and oceanography.

The legacy of this heritage is clearly visible throughout the borough, but it is most evident along the Mersey Waterfront from Eastham up to New Brighton.