See and do
Hilbre Island
Hilbre Island is the biggest of 3 islands just off the coast at West Kirby, Wirral towards the middle of the Dee Estuary. Access to Hilbre Island is only possible during low tide and a set route from West Kirby onto Hilbre must be followed due to the unpredictable terrain of the estuary mudflats.
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park is in Holywell, Flintshire and features both indoor and outdoor exhibits making it a great place for a fun, family day out.
The Dee Estuary is a 10-minute walk from the Centre and you can also access the Wales Coast Path from Greenfield Docks
Wirral Country Park
Wirral Country Park in Thurstaston, Wirral is home to the Wirral Way, a 12 mile walk from West Kirby to Hooton. It also features a Visitor Centre, café and well maintained areas for recreation.
On the 2nd of October 2023 Wirral Country Park and the Wirral Way will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a host of activities and events throughout 2023. Details will be available in our Events page.
Wepre Park
Wepre Park in Connah’s Quay, Flintshire has something for everyone. A café, visitor centre and playground alongside woodland paths, a stream and waterfall. It is a great place for a nature walk or a day out with the family.
Ness Botanic Gardens
Ness Botanic Gardens is in Little Neston, Wirral and is owned and operated by the University of Liverpool.
RSPB Dee Estuary – Burton Mere Wetlands
RSPB Burton Mere is located on the England Wales border giving you fantastic views of the estuary and surrounding land.
It has a network of paths, hides and boardwalks most of which are wheelchair accessible and mean you can explore the site all year round.
RSPB Dee Estuary – Point of Ayr
The reserve is an interesting mosaic of naturally formed coastal habitats, with sand and shingle beach, dunes and saltmarsh all supporting important wildlife at different times of the year.
Red Rocks Marsh Nature Reserve
Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s only coastal reserve, consisting of sand dunes, reedbeds and marsh. On the edge of the extensive Dee Estuary, looking out towards Hilbre Island, and just a short walk from Hoylake or West Kirby Red Rocks consists of an important range of sand dunes from embryo dunes against the sea to much more established yellow dunes behind, and then on to grey dunes that extend on to The Royal Liverpool Golf Course.
Big Pool Wood
This hidden gem of a nature reserve packs a big punch when it comes to habitats. Reedbed and freshwater pools are surrounded by woodland that becomes a carpet of bluebells in early spring. In summer, blue bells of a different kind can be found – the locally rare giant bellflower makes its home here amongst more typical woodland wildflowers. With such a variety of habitats, permanent water sources, and neighbouring fields, it is a haven for many bird species all year round. The Our Dee Estuary project funded new signs highlighting the entrance to Big Pool Wood.
