Guidebook
Food Scene
EST.ITALIAN
192 Banks Rd Upmarket italian
Andre's Restaurant
138 Banks Rd Classic italian food with a family friendly atmosphere
Chantilly
7 The QuadrantQuaint café on the other side of Hoylake
Fahy's Bakery
66 Market StGreat bread and rolls
Marigolds
14 Banks RdExcellent fish and chips!
Aubergine Café
The CrescentGood for brunch or afternoon tea
Hannah's West Kirby
4 Acacia GroveBusy family friendly café with great food!
Best Chinese restaurant we've ever visited! Make sure you book a table as it gets busy.
Chows Eating House
The ParadeBest Chinese restaurant we've ever visited! Make sure you book a table as it gets busy.
Really tasty Indian street food - order 4 or 5 small dishes between two people. Book a table online before you go.
96 locals recommend
Mowgli Street Food
69 Bold StReally tasty Indian street food - order 4 or 5 small dishes between two people. Book a table online before you go.
Burnt Truffle
106 Telegraph RdRestaurant for a special meal out.
Isabelle's
256 Telegraph RdGreat cakes!
Nicholls of Parkgate
The ParadeIce cream shop - a firm favourite all year round!
Coffee shop and deli with lots of local produce- fruit and veg, bread and cakes, fish and meat. We love the selection of cheeses here!
6 locals recommend
Claremont Farm
Coffee shop and deli with lots of local produce- fruit and veg, bread and cakes, fish and meat. We love the selection of cheeses here!
Hickory's Smokehouse West Kirby
Village RoadAmerican style food- good if you are hungry!
Parks & Nature
Queens Park
Park with playground - has access to beach
Lovely sandy beach which is usually quiet. Take a look at the pirate ship near the lifeboat station!
RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Station
55 N ParadeLovely sandy beach which is usually quiet. Take a look at the pirate ship near the lifeboat station!
Walk to Hilbre Island - don't forget to check the tide times before you go. The walk takes about an hour each way.
35 locals recommend
Hilbre Island
Walk to Hilbre Island - don't forget to check the tide times before you go. The walk takes about an hour each way.
Royden Park Miniature Railways
Lovely park with a mini railway
The Wirral Way runs along the west side of the Wirral - accessible from lots of different points.
The Wirral Way
The Wirral WayThe Wirral Way runs along the west side of the Wirral - accessible from lots of different points.
Ness Gardens
Neston RoadBotanical gardens owned by the University of Liverpool
Nature reserve managed by the RSPB - great for wading birds.
6 locals recommend
RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands
Puddington LaneNature reserve managed by the RSPB - great for wading birds.
Marine Lake
Walk around Marine Lake and take in views of the Dee estuary
Entertainment & Activities
Light Cinema New Brighton
Bowling - worth checking out their website for special offers. They also have a soft play area.
Bromborough Bowl
1 Bassendale RdBowling - worth checking out their website for special offers. They also have a soft play area.
Odeon
Welton RoadChester Zoo station
One of the top zoo's in the country!
Blue Planet Aquarium
Small cinema - look for showings in 'The Box', a screen which has small sofas rather than cinema seats!
17 locals recommend
Picturehouse at FACT
88 Wood StSmall cinema - look for showings in 'The Box', a screen which has small sofas rather than cinema seats!
Church Farm Events Ltd.
Church LaneFarm park with lots to entertain the kids
Paint your own pottery studio - great fun and something you can take home with you to remind you of your holiday!
The Potting Shed
12-14 Market StPaint your own pottery studio - great fun and something you can take home with you to remind you of your holiday!
Brimstage Hall
Brimstage RoadCourtyard of shops and a maize maze
Shopping
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadCroft Retail Park station
The Crescent
The CrescentWest Kirby has lots of unique boutiques
Linghams Booksellers
248 Telegraph RdIndependent book store with very helpful staff
Arts & Culture
Put on different shows throughout the year - great for a panto at Christmastime
14 locals recommend
Floral Pavilion Theatre
Marine PromenadePut on different shows throughout the year - great for a panto at Christmastime
West Kirby Museum Research Group
Saint Bridget's LaneLearn about the history of West Kirby. Open Saturdays 10am-1pm
Lady Lever Art Gallery
Lower RoadWorth combining with a trip to Port Sunlight Museum.