The Promenade New Brighton — Attraction in Wirral

New Brighton, Historically known as the Bedroom of Liverpool, where sailors either waiting for a ship to depart Liverpool or looking for a ship to sail with, New Brighton was were they staid as Liverpool was too expensive. Subsequently New Brighton and to a lesser extent Wallasey and Seacome developed to accommodate them, which in turn produced a fair amount of premises dedicated to catering exclusively for men. Then during the Victorian era, New Brighton became part of the fad for good air and bathing, and New Brighton enjoyed considerable investment along with considerable gentrification, and was on a par with all other Victorian holiday and health destinations of the time, hence the name New Brighton. An example of which was it’s Tower which was taller than Blackpool’s, the Tower was demolished during World War I so the metal could be used for armaments. Sadly it’s seems that they removed the Tower before realising that it was made of pig iron and so totally useless for armaments. Other Conspiracy Theories Are Available as to why the Tower was demolished. However for those that want to find echoes of that Victorian period there is still plenty of evidence all around to see. New Brighton and it’s lengthy promenade are part of the Wirral way, where one can walk or cycle around the whole of the Wirral Peninsula without break. The beach is easily accessible from rocky Seacome Ferry going on through to some great sandy beaches at New Brighton too a huge miles long sandy beach reaching well beyond Leasowe and Morton. New Brighton was a large retail park consisting of Morrison’s, Home & Bargain several nationwide Coffee shops, Pizza parlours, Fish & Chips, and various Restaurants, along with Pubs and individuals owned businesses, and an 8 Studio state of the Art digital Cinima. Until very recently New Brighton suffered from severe underinvestment, but it’s recent transformation has turned it around, if you haven’t been here for ten years or more you will be more that surprised at the change. The Floral Pavilion Theatre has been totally rebuilt and offers a diverse programme of shows including touring music and bands and a good amount of shows for kids of all ages. We also have a great outdoor fairground for all the family. You’ll be surprised how diverse New Brighton is, well...

New Brighton is lovely. Visiting here reminds me of being a kid. It's changed a fair bit over the years. They have added a cinema, shops, restaurants and a hotel. It is a pleasant place to be.

You have also got the promenade where you can walk or cycle the Wirral peninsula right round as far as West Kirkby. You have also got the marine lake which is ideal for crab fishing! Opposite and just a bit down the road from all of that, you have got traditional chippys, an old school arcade, kids fun fair sandwiched between a bowling alley/ bar and the theatre.

If you venture up from the promenade, you will find a few cosy cafes, bars and quirky independent shops on a more traditional high street. Where the train station is also located. Getting to New Brighton by train about half an hour from Liverpool Lime Street or Central Station on the Wirral line. It is definitely worth a visit!

My only complaints are; Fort Perch Rock is mostly closed, and it is now an escape room. There is a cafe there with outside seats, which would be nice in the summer. I would like to have a look around the Fort, though.

There used to be a wooden walkway around part of the lake, which was ideal for getting close to the water whilst crab fishing. They have since removed it, though.

The whole feeling of New Brighton is that they're trying to drive custom away from the local places by building the hospitality centre and shops right on the front. Like I said, if you venture up into the town, you can find some great little places.

Good bit of history, look up New Brighton Tower on Youtube. Also I recommend having a look into the WW2 munitions factory, where there are frequent Ghost Hunts hosted by a man called Paul Mcnulty and Creep Paranormal...

This splendid two mile long New Brighton Promenade on the north east tip of the Wirral is situated on what was once a pre nineteenth century smuggling area, indeed it is thought a few ancient secret underground passages and dens may still exist! Throughout its rich musical history the local and now sadly closed Tower Ballroom hosted many concerts and was a favoured venue of the iconic Merseyside group "The Beatles". Nowadays visitors may enjoy a bracing Irish Sea breeze stroll along the magnificent beach or view the distant Liverpool skyline lights twinkling romantically at night. Ample fun, cultural attractions and amenities, including fine restaurants for holiday makers and family...