Easy stroll around Birkenhead Park

Walks, England, Merseyside, Wirral
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Easy stroll around Birkenhead Park

Birkenhead, Merseyside

by theurbanwanderer

  • 25 minutes / 1.2km
  • 46

A short walk around the iconic Birkenhead Park, taking in the historical buildings & lake. A great place for the kids and dogs too.

  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Dog friendly
  • Wheel friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Public transport

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  1. A fantastic place for a walk amongst nature and interesting features. Birkenhead Park opened in 1847 & is one of the first municipal parks.

    Step 1: A fantastic place for a walk amongst nature and interesting features. Birkenhead Park opened in 1847 & is one of the first municipal parks.

  2. Step 2: Central Park in New York is based on the design of Birkenhead Park. How’s that for a Wirral claim to fame?! 👍

  3. Start your walk from the Visitor Centre. The path for this walk begins opposite the path leading from the centre.

    Step 3: Start your walk from the Visitor Centre. The path for this walk begins opposite the path leading from the centre.

  4. Within a few metres you will come across the stunning lake with “The Boathouse” on the edge of the water.

    Step 4: Within a few metres you will come across the stunning lake with “The Boathouse” on the edge of the water.

  5. Step 5: Birkenhead Park was designed by Joseph Paxton and opened to the public on 5th April 1847. Paxton, is also known for redesigning the gardens at Chatsworth House in Cheshire.

  6. Follow the path around the edge of the lake. There are squirrels and birds often playing among the trees and plants.

    Step 6: Follow the path around the edge of the lake. There are squirrels and birds often playing among the trees and plants.

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