Visit
Wallasey Beach
Miles of uncrowded sand on the north Wirral coast, looking out over Liverpool Bay. Here's what to know before you come.
Things to do
Wallasey Beach is a long, sandy and usually uncrowded beach, with dunes and grassland behind it and big skies over the sea.
People come to swim, sunbathe, sail, paddle board, kayak and kitesurf, or just walk the promenade and the trails through the dunes. Bring a bike and follow the coastal paths. The water is cold for most of the year, so go prepared.
At low tide the sea goes a long way out and stays shallow, and there's plenty of space for children and dogs.
Plan your visit
Getting here
- AddressWallasey Beach Club, Coastal Drive, Wallasey, CH45 3PZ
- ParkingBay View Drive by the Derby Pool (about 200 spaces), or along King's Drive
- By trainWallasey Grove Road station is a walk from the beach, with trains from Liverpool
- DogsWelcome on the beach all year round
- BeachSandy, with dunes and walking and cycling trails
- NearbyLeasowe Bay (about 1 mile), Moreton (about 2 miles)
The club sits on Coastal Drive, between the golf course and the beach.
History
The wreck of the SS Denham
On low spring tides you can walk out to what's left of the SS Denham. She was a survey vessel for the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, and sank in 1946 after hitting a German sea mine.
Mines left over from the Second World War stayed a danger to shipping in the area for years. The wreck's wheelhouse and funnel were later removed so they wouldn't be a hazard.
Only walk out on a falling tide, check tide times first, and leave plenty of time to get back.
Make a day of it
Finish with a drink at the clubhouse bar, or catch live music, comedy or a quiz. Social membership is £20 a year.