Welcome to Bidston

Bidston is a small village located in the Wirral Peninsula of Merseyside, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles away from the city of Birkenhead and 5 miles away from Liverpool. The village is known for its historic Bidston Hill, which is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The hill offers stunning views of the surrounding area and is home to Bidston Windmill, which is a Grade II listed building.

Bidston is also home to Bidston Observatory, which was established in 1866 and is one of the oldest observatories in the UK. The observatory was used for meteorological and astronomical research and played a significant role in the development of modern meteorology. Today, the observatory is used as a research facility by the University of Liverpool and is open to the public for tours and events.

The village of Bidston has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including Bidston Hall, which was built in the 18th century and is now used as a nursing home. The village also has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Bidston is a charming village with a lot to offer, from its stunning natural beauty to its rich history and cultural attractions.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6.5°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Bidston Village C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Hazeldine	Ballantyne Drive Bidston Prenton Merseyside CH43 7XG 01516520673 School Website
The Observatory School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Gregory Chiswell	Bidston Village Road Bidston Prenton Merseyside CH43 7QT 01516527093 School Website
Leasowe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Hill	Oxley Avenue Leasowe Wirral Merseyside CH46 1RU 01516381126 School Website
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Higgins	Gautby Road Bidston Birkenhead Merseyside CH41 7DU 01516528454 School Website
Leasowe Nursery School And Family Centre La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Stuart Mycroft	Twickenham Drive Moreton Wirral Merseyside CH46 2QF 01516772953 School Website
Holy Spirit Catholic And Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Cartmell	Gardenside Leasowe Wirral Merseyside CH46 2RP 01516385180 School Website
St Pauls Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Fenna	Farmfield Drive Beechwood Prenton Merseyside CH43 7TE 01516527828 School Website
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Webster	Fender Lane Moreton Wirral Merseyside CH46 9PA 01516069440 School Website
The Mosslands School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Whiteley	Mosslands Drive Wallasey Merseyside CH45 8PJ 01516388131 School Website
Manor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Lightwing	Beechwood Drive Greenfields Beechwood Prenton Merseyside CH43 7ZU 01516773152 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bidston Station Approach, Bidston, Merseyside, CH43 7RF 0.06 Miles

Birkenhead North Station Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7AZ 0.89 Miles

Leasowe Reeds Lane, Leasowe, Merseyside, CH46 1QN 0.91 Miles

Wallasey Village Leasowe Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 8PD 1.01 Miles

Wallasey Grove Road Groveland Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 8JX 1.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bestwed Cars Ltd 0151 670 1992 41 School Lane, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7RE 0.16 Miles
Oakmere Travel Ltd 0151 651 0827 19 Hartnup Way, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7ND 0.97 Miles
Merlin Travel 0151 638 6839 28 Greenleas Rd, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 8LS 1.05 Miles
Wirral Airport Hopper 0151 201 8499 14 Chirk Way, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 0PT 1.46 Miles
Moreton Taxis 0151 604 1919 Station Approach/Pasture Rd, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 8SD 1.51 Miles
Handy Cars 0151 677 9131 18 Pasture Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 7TH 1.52 Miles
New Brighton Taxis 0151 639 6666 20 Liscard Village, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 4JP 1.62 Miles
Swiftsure Cars 0151 639 9981 41 Turret Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 5HE 1.74 Miles
Swiftsure Luxury Chauffeur Service 0151 639 9981 41 Turret Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 5HE 1.74 Miles
Wirral Airport Service 0151 201 5921 78 Rake Lane, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 5DE 1.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bidston Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bidston Moss Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hurrel Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grant Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch46 Twickenham Drive Shops Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Hoylake Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wallasey Bridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hudson Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reeds Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twickenham Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leasowe Side Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadheath Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Fender Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stavordale Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Saltburn Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leasowe Medical Practice 0151 6300354	Leasowe Medical Practice Hudson Road Leasowe Wirral CH46 2QQ
Blackheath Med Ctr 0151 6777070	Blackheath Medical Centre 76 Reeds Lane Moreton Wirral CH46 1SG
St Hilary Group Practice 0151 6382216	Broadway Wallasey Wirral CH45 3NA
Fenderway Health Centre	Fender Way Health Centre Fender Way Noctorum Wirral Prenton Merseyside CH43 9QS
Claughton Medical Centre 0151 6521688	Claughton Medical Centre 161 Park Road North Claughton Birkenhead CH41 0DD

Local Stores

Wallasey
83-85 Wallasey Village
Wallasey
Merseyside
CH45 3LE
01516 385549
Store Website
1.12 miles

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SPAR Scotland Road
324-332
Scotland Road
Liverpool
L5 5AQ
0151 207 8400
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wallasey Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4D Bidston Moss Retail Park Bidston Moss Wallasey Cheshire CH44 2HE wallasey@vets4pets.com 0.30 miles

Animals Treated
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Rspca Animal Centre
R S P C A 32 Cross Lane Wallasey Merseyside CH45 8RH 0151 638 6318 0.74 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Broadway Veterinary Surgery
152-154 Wallasey Road Wallasey Wirral Merseyside CH44 2AF 0151 630 1115 info@broadwayvets.co.uk Website 1.32 miles
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Wirral Vets
342 Upton Road Prenton Wirral Cheshire CH43 9RW 0151 677 2411 info@uptonvets.co.uk Website 1.41 miles

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Birch Veterinary Centre
46 Upton Road Moreton Wirral Merseyside CH46 0PB 0151 6776872 office@birchvet.co.uk Website 1.52 miles
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Animals Treated
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Wirral Vet
65 Seaview Road Wallasey Wirral CH45 4QW 0151 638 2002 info@seaviewvets.co.uk Website 1.60 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Birkenhead Park
The Worlds First Public Park, 226 Grade I Listed Landscaped Acres. Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre Park Drive Lancashire 1.86 miles A Short Walk From Birkenhead Park Railway Station.

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Royden Country Park
The Old Forge Birkenhead Wirral CH48 1NP 3.84 miles Roydon Park Is On The Left Of The Drive

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Thurstaston Common
A Wonderful Mixture Of Woods And Heathland Are To Be Found In This Park, With Hills To Climb For The More Energetic. Those Who Do Climb The Hill Will Be Rewarded With Fantastic Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 5 School Ln Thurstaston Wirral CH61 0HH 4.37 miles

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Hilbre Island
Long Walk Across The Beach To The Island Where Seals Can Be Seen On A Clear Day. Ensure You Closely Check The Tide Times As The Island Can Become Cut Off Due To Tides. Excellent Walk Where Your Dogs Can Go Off Lead Until You Get To The Island Where They Will Have To Be Put Back On Lead. Dee Lane West Kirby Wirral CH48 0QA 5.10 miles You Can Park At Morrisons Car Park Which Is Opposite The Beach, There Is A Charge For Parking Here.

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Sefton Park
A Large Park In The Heart Of South Liverpool Well Served By Local Amenities. Sefton Park Sefton Park Lancashire 6.09 miles

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Eastham Country Park
Vast Woodlands And Grass Areas For Off Lead Walking And Squirrel Chasing.Parking, Toilets, Cafe &Amp; Pub All Accessible From Park. Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre Birkenhead 7.41 miles Wirral

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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