Working and living in Wirral
The Wirral peninsula is a unique place – packed full of spectacular scenery with a rich mixture of culture and heritage. It sits between two of Britain’s great rivers, the Mersey and the Dee, with the Irish Sea to the North.
It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, meaning you are never very far from breathtaking views, spectacular sunsets and coastal walks. Picturesque little villages abound, there are bustling seaside resorts, new urban developments and trendy towns packed with nightlife, meaning there really is something for everyone.
Situated within easy reach of the Welsh mountains, the area has some fantastic country parks for walking and cycling and exceptional sporting facilities including windsurfing, sailing and golf, plus an international tennis centre.
In addition, the vibrant cities of Liverpool and Manchester, with their abundance of cultural, sporting and entertainment attractions, are just a stone’s throw away, the Victorian splendour of Southport lies to the north and the historic city of Chester is a short drive south.
The Wirral offers an unrivalled choice of accommodation at affordable prices, from executive properties to attractive low cost homes to suit all budgets.
Schools have an excellent reputation and childcare is well catered for with a wide variety of good quality, registered facilities – including one on site here at the hospital.
A network of roads, rail, air and sea services connect the peninsula with regional, national and world destinations, meaning it also very accessible.