Whether you're looking for a scenic day trip or considering relocating, Wirral is full of beautiful villages to visit.
With winding country lanes, Tudor-style cottages and easy access to motorway and train links to cities Liverpool and Chester, Wirral has become one of the most desirable places to live in Merseyside.
We have rounded up the most beautiful villages and towns within the borough based on a mix of features and qualities including house prices, lifestyle amenities, scenery and overall popularity.
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Here are our personal picks for the most desirable villages, in no particular order.
Port Sunlight
Often regarded by locals as one of the prettiest villages in Wirral, Port Sunlight can be found south of Birkenhead and is incredibly picturesque for those looking for a lovely stroll.
Known for its Tudor architecture, old streets and Arts and Crafts cottages, Port Sunlight is bursting with history.
The village was built to house Lever’s Sunlight Soap factory workers but today is home to a museum, an art gallery and parkland. Port Sunlight Museum details the village’s history, and the neoclassical Lady Lever Art Gallery showcases 19th-century decorative arts.
Popular among tourists, you will also find a few places to eat and drink such as the cute Tudor Rose Tea Rooms and the Rose & Crown pub.
Home to Port Sunlight River Park, this scenic riverside walk is located within walking distance of the model village of Port Sunlight and opened in 2014.
There are 28 hectares to enjoy as visitors can explore an array of wildlife, walkways, wildflowers and wetlands area.
Those who climb to the summit will be rewarded with far-reaching views across to Liverpool, Frodsham and even North Wales.
Properties in Port Sunlight had an overall average price of £153,551 over the last year.
Meols
Looking out towards the Irish Sea, Meols can be found not far from Hoylake and West Kirby and the beach is as picturesque as beaches come, especially when the sun rises and sets.
Named by the Vikings, the village on the northern coast of the Wirral has become a popular spot purely for its small yacht and fishing community on its Irish Sea shoreline.
The village is home to a small row of shops adjacent to Meols railway station and the notable Railway Inn public house.
For local music-lovers, you may already be familiar with a certain half of The Last Shadow Puppets who was born in the area. Miles Kane, who stands beside Arctic Monkey's Alex Turner in the duo band, was born in Meols before moving around the country.
Take a stroll down the Meols Parade and you’ll find a few places to make a pit stop at, including for fish and chips. You are at the seaside, after all.
Properties in Meols had an overall average price of £399,971 over the last year.
Frankby
Best known for the 1846 built Frankby Hall, which looks straight out of Downton Abbey or a similar period drama, Frankby boasts an impressive collection of houses and buildings.
Perhaps more commonly known for The Farmers Arms, this highly popular restaurant is raved about by residents from all across the Wirral.
Other notable places to visit in Frankby include Royden Park which has its own miniature railway and meres, plus within the grounds is a large Mock Tudor house known as Hill Bark, which was re-erected between 1929 and 1931.
If its scenic destinations and sights aren't enough to sell the Wirral village, residents in Frankby can also expect to live around 10 years longer than people in some other areas of Wirral.
However, it is one of the more expensive villages to live in, with properties in Frankby possessing an overall average price of £1,007,000 over the last year.
Irby
Irby is a village located on the north of the Wirral and according to the last census of the area has a population of just over 6,000.
Despite the suburban character of most of its neighbourhoods, Irby is surrounded on all sides by a large amount of green belt and woodland.
Irby was home to Irby Mill, one of the last post mills of its kind on the Wirral, and is now celebrated in the form of The Irby Mill public house.
You can also visit Irby Hall, a designated Scheduled monument built in the 17th century.
Not only is it popular to locals, but Irby has also become a celebrity hotspot. Famous celebs who have lived here include former Liverpool FC and Tranmere Rovers footballer John Aldridge, actress and model Dinah May, and comedian John Bishop.
Properties in Irby had an overall average price of £282,959 over the last year.
Oxton
The village of Oxton is a particularly attractive for people looking for a more laidback lifestyle away from the busier towns while still wanting to enjoy a social and community vibe.
The local high street is alive with vibrancy from independent stores, trendy coffee shops and stylish bars and eateries.
Once one of the most affluent areas in England, Oxton is now a quiet residential area with many fine sandstone and brick built houses.
You can try out different sports at Oxton Cricket & Sports Club including bowls, lacrosse and tennis.
Also worth a visit is St Saviour's Church in Oxton, which has been described as "a top quality worship experience" with a rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Oxton is less than five miles from Liverpool city centre and properties had an overall average price of £251,429 over the last year.
Bidston
This pretty village lies between Birkenhead and Wallasey, and is known for its walks including up to Bidston Hill, offering a great few hours out on a fine day.
For plenty of greenery, visit Bidston Court Gardens and Bidston Moss. There are plenty of pretty stone houses in the village, as well as key attractions such as Bidston Windmill, Bidston Lighthouse and Bidston Observatory, with the latter having amazing panoramic views looking out towards the River Mersey and beyond.
The observatory was also the site of some of the most important scientific research for 150 years, including research into time and tides.
Bidston Hill is the highest point in Wirral and boasts panoramic views where visitors will be able to see Liverpool’s skyline from the windmill.
It’s the perfect location for a stroll whether through the surrounding woodland or grassy areas.
