Birkenhead sits on the Wirral Peninsula, just across the River Mersey from Liverpool. It is historically known as a major shipbuilding centre and still boasts an industrial heritage, renowned for its proximity to the famous Cammell Laird shipyards. The area blends Victorian and Edwardian architecture with more modern developments, and features distinctive open spaces such as Birkenhead Park, which influenced the design of New York’s Central Park.