Wirral is a place I’m genuinely passionate about sharing with people and including in my writing. I’m so lucky I grew up in Wirral. Now I am even fortunate to raise my son here. I am genuinely so grateful to call this place my home. I will be blogging regularly about Wirral, and it will give you tips and information about visiting the area from a local.
Amsterdam wasn’t top of my list of places to visit with my child. But honestly? It should have been. I’ll be real: we arrived at Amsterdam Centraal a bundle of nerves and excitement. My giant backpack weighed me down, and my eight-year-old’s hand was clasped tightly in mine. Coming straight from the laid-back magic of … Read more
Here’s what happened when we took a nine-year-old to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Glow n Fire. January (for me anyway) is grey, cold, and practically a countdown until Spring. But it’s also my son’s birthday month, so when he turned nine at the start of the year, I wanted to gift him an experience. … Read more
The Wirral Peninsula has many walking routes, including coastal routes, country parks, woodland trails, and even a walk to Hilbre Island. I love that most of Wirral can be explored on foot! You can wander through the countryside, explore the pretty towns and villages, or escape along miles of beautiful beaches. Therefore, you will find … Read more
Halloween is just around the corner, and picking your own pumpkin is a great way to spend time outdoors with the family. Here’s a selection of places in Wirral you can go pumpkin picking. Hello spooky season! There is no better way to celebrate Halloween than to go to a pumpkin patch and choose the … Read more
The Summer Hops Beer Festival, Wirral – incredible beers, brilliant live music, proper family fun, and the kind of community spirit that makes you feel lucky to live here. The Summer Hops Beer Festival, Wirral, delivered in every way! Hosted at Hoylake Rugby Club from 26th to 29th June, it was four days of sunshine … Read more
We recently tried out the Willaston and windmills circular walk in Wirral, beginning at Hadlow Road Railway Station. A Saturday without plans is a rarity for us, so we decided to get our steps up and head out for a walk. We really enjoyed the Willaston and windmills circular walk. There’s convenient parking, an excellent … Read more
Here’s my honest review of Commonwood Leisure in Wrexham for camping and fishing with an 8-year-old. Since my son developed a passion for fishing, we’ve discovered that Commonwood Leisure in Wrexham, just a short drive from the Wirral, has become our ideal weekend getaway. Commonwood Leisure is an award-winning campsite and fishery that we’ve been … Read more
I love where I live, and I love to watch the sunset. There are so many fantastic spots to enjoy a sunset in Wirral. Thanks to its location, the Wirral boasts stunning sunsets. I love a sunset walk, picnic or paddle. Over the years, I have found a few fab spots to watch sunsets in Wirral and … Read more
Hoylake has a genuine sense of community, transport links to Liverpool, and lovely local businesses to support. There are countless reasons why I chose to look for houses for sale in Hoylake, Wirral. Here are 8. I have lived in Wirral for (pretty much) my entire 32 years. It’s no secret how much I enjoy … Read more
Royden Park is our go-to for a walk in the woods; we particularly love visiting in Spring and Autumn as the seasons change. I have many lovely memories of visiting Royden Park as a child, running through the woods with my cousins, searching for fairies in the walled garden, and jumping aboard the miniature railway. … Read more
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