Mersey Ferries, Liverpool

Where:-- River Mersey - There are 3 Ferry terminals in operation today, these are located in Seacombe, Birkenhead Woodside (these are both on the Wirral side or the River) and the Pier Head (Liverpool side of the River), However, at present the Pier head is not operational and the ferries are operating out of a temporary landing stage located at the Princes Dock. This is unfortunately due to the fact that earlier in 2006 a extremely high tide and a freak wave caused the Pier Head Landing stage to sink. work is in progress to resolve this issue asap. What do Mersey ferries have to offer:- Peak ... more

We recently had a day visit to Liverpool and decided we had to have a trip on the famous Mersey Ferry. This is a must for any visitor to the City, the ferry boats were much larger than I expected and I could hardly believe how many people could get on board one boat, but you did not feel crowded once aboard. The boat trip gives you the opportunity to see the City from the river and how impressive it really is. There is a very informative commentary during the trip, but it is not intrusive and you do not see any crew member waiting for a tip on your way off the boat, like after a London river ... more

Long before I first visited Liverpool which was back in 1959 when I docked at the port on returning to UK from Sierra Leone, I had heard of the famous Mersey Ferry. Then in the 1960's when the Mersey Sound dominated popular music, Gerry and the Pacemaker's had a gigantic hit with "Ferry Cross the Mersey". Later it was to become the anthem for the supporters of that great club Liverpool FC. When I visited Liverpool again in the 1970s I did not have enough time to take a trip on the Ferry and it was only in 1992,when visiting my daughter,who was studying at Liverpool University,that I actually ... more

Liverpool has a Ferry Service. This service consists of about 10 boats that were used during the war. The services are very frequent and stop at Seacombe, and Liverpool. There are other stops aswell though but I have forgotten Their names. The ferries are huge with a cafe inside. Also you can read the plaques on the bulk head that tell you about the history of a specific boat. The services are every hour and are never late. About 100 can travel on any one boat at any one time. You can also hire a ferry for a themed party or charity event. There are two decks and many facilities. If you are on ... more