Birkenhead Park: Talk and Guided Walking Tour

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Merseyside Civic Society are hosting a talk and guided walking tour of Birkenhead Park led by Professor Ian Wray (University of Liverpool) and World Heritage Project Officer, Marie Le Devehat (Wirral Council).

Birkenhead Park was the forerunner of the Park's Movement. When it officially opened in 1847,it was both a social revolution and a town planning innovation – a response to the poor health conditions brought on by the industrial revolution,and a ‘green oasis’ amongst the hustle and bustle of urban life.

It is such a special place that Wirral Council, with the support of the Friends of Birkenhead Park, is currently seeking its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The presentation will first elaborate on the park’s relationship with other industrial revolution sites, before providing insights about the World Heritage journey.

Access Information:

The tour route will include The Boat House and Swiss Bridge, which require steps to access them. An alternative step free route is available by request, which includes The Boat House and Swiss bridge being seen from historic viewpoints instead. All other areas of the talk and tour (indoors and outdoors) are level access, and wheelchair accessible.

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Timings:

13:30 - Meet at Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre for refreshments

14:00 - Talk begins in Function Room

15:00 - Guided walking tour

16:00 - Tour Ends

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Location:

Birkenhead Park - Visitor Centre,

Park Drive,

Birkenhead,

CH41 4HY

Please note that the tour will start and end at the above location.

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Event Partners:

https://birkenhead-park.org.uk

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