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Wirral Transport Museum

1 Taylor Street, Birkenhead CH41 1BG, England
0151 647 2128
Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Birkenhead
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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Wirral
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

IA fine collection of old buses and trams that my parents used regularly. Birkenhead still has many of its tram lines, they should be re-vitalised and used again. Still their historic value is tremendous.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Every were was dusty and un hygienic so if your child has asthema its definitely not the place for you.

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Wallasey, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

i liked the museum a lot as there are trams and buses all around. i particularly liked the one that used to run past my house when i was growing up. There were some people there actually renovating a tram and it was evident that they really enjoyed their job. i am not sure whether things have changed in the... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

if you get the ferry from the Pier head get off at Birkenhead and jump on the tram for a short run to the museum(only runs at weekends and school holiday as is the museum)it contains a few old trams and buses plus a great model railway,worth a little visit,after you return take a ten minute walk to the Birkenhead... More

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liverpool
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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i have visited this museum as part of the tram ride i did, you alight from the tram spend your time in the museum (free entrance) and when done board the tram back to the ferry. these old methods of transport have a smell about them and that brought back the memories, i said to a young couple who had... More

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wirral
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
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Happened upon this quite by chance. Although a Wirral resident all my life didn't even know it existed. Apparently Wirral Borough Council won't fund it. Shame on them! Really good collection of vintage vehicles including bicycles and motorcycles. Pictures of trams in use throughout Wirral and Liverpool. Also an interesting collection of old penny machines as used to be in... More

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