Wirral Tramway, Liverpool

Name: Wirral Tramway
Address: Liverpool, United Kingdom

#60 among attractions in Liverpool

Museum, Light rail

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Facts and practical information

Wirral Tramway is a heritage tramway opened in 1995 by the Wirral Borough Council and Hamilton Quarter partnership and was operated by Blackpool Transport Services until 2005 when the council took over the licence to run the tramway. ()

Opened: 14 April 1995 (29 years ago)Coordinates: 53°23'42"N, 3°0'36"W

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Liverpool United Kingdom

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Wirral Tramway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, The Beatles Story, International Slavery Museum.

0.8 miNE
Modern art in former dock warehouses
Tate Liverpool, Liverpool
20 min walk • Tate Liverpool stands as a beacon of modern and contemporary art in the dynamic city of Liverpool, United Kingdom. Housed within a converted warehouse in the vibrant Albert Dock, this gallery is part of the Tate family of galleries and has been an integral part of the...
0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool
22 min walk • Nestled within the historic Albert Dock in the vibrant city of Liverpool, the Merseyside Maritime Museum stands as a testament to the city's illustrious maritime heritage. This museum, a pivotal element of Liverpool's waterfront, offers visitors a deep dive into the...
0.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
The Beatles Story, Liverpool
21 min walk • In the heart of Liverpool, The Beatles Story stands as an immersive shrine to the world's most famous pop group. Nestled on the city's historic Albert Dock, this museum is dedicated to the life, music, and legacy of The Beatles.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
International Slavery Museum, Liverpool
21 min walk • The International Slavery Museum, located in the heart of Liverpool, United Kingdom, is a poignant institution dedicated to the history and legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Situated on the third floor of the Merseyside Maritime Museum at the Albert Dock, this...
0.8 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of Liverpool, Liverpool
21 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque waterfront of Liverpool, the Museum of Liverpool stands as a modern architectural marvel and a proud testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This contemporary museum, which opened its doors to the public in 2011, is dedicated to the...
0.8 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Echo Arena Liverpool, Liverpool
20 min walk • Echo Arena Liverpool stands as a modern emblem of the vibrant cultural scene in the city of Liverpool, United Kingdom. This premier music venue, nestled on the banks of the River Mersey, has been a focal point for entertainment since its grand opening in 2008.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool
23 min walk • Open Eye Gallery is a photography gallery and archive in Liverpool, UK that was established in 1977. It is housed in a purpose-built building on the waterfront at Mann Island, its fourth location.
0.4 miS
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Birkenhead Priory, Liverpool
10 min walk • Birkenhead Priory is in Priory Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. It is the oldest standing building on Merseyside. The remains of the priory are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and it is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
~1300 ftSW
Memorial
Cenotaph, Liverpool
7 min walk • Birkenhead War Memorial, or Birkenhead Cenotaph, stands in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, opposite the Town Hall. It consists of a cenotaph in Portland stone with carved figures and panels in Westmorland stone. The memorial was designed by Lionel Budden, and the sculptor was H. Tyson Smith.
0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wirral Transport Museum, Liverpool
10 min walk • Wirral Transport Museum is a museum situated approximately 0.5 miles from the Mersey Ferry service at Woodside, Birkenhead, England. A vintage tram service links the museum and the ferry at certain times.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Egerton Dock, Liverpool
12 min walk • Egerton Dock is a dock at Birkenhead, in England. The dock is situated between East Float and Morpeth Dock, within Birkenhead's dock system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wirral Tramway?

Nearby attractions include German submarine U-534, Liverpool (1 min walk), Shore Road Pumping Station, Liverpool (3 min walk), Cenotaph, Liverpool (7 min walk), Queen Victoria Monument, Liverpool (7 min walk).

How to get to Wirral Tramway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wirral Tramway:

Tram

Woodside Ferry • Lines: Wirral Tramway (1 min walk)
Shore Road • Lines: Wirral Tramway (6 min walk)

Bus

Woodsie Bus Station (1 min walk)
James St Je • Lines: 18 (26 min walk)

Train

Hamilton Square (5 min walk)
Conway Park (14 min walk)