Mersey Ferry Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Passenger boat service in Liverpool, UK
About Mersey Ferry
—Gerry and the Pacemakers A ferry has crossed the Mersey betweenLiverpoolandBirkenheadsince 1150, though the original eastern end of the route was in "the Pool", now Salthouse Dock. In this era, it was the only way for most people to cross the river without undertaking a detour by road viaWarrington, which at the time would have added days to any journey. From its inception until the English Reformation (mid-16th century), the ferry service was provided by Benedictine monks ofBirkenhead priory, who used to row passengers across the much wider river for a small fare. The ferry was taken over by private enterprise in 1544, and small sailing ships replaced the rowing boats. By the 18th century, as England began to industrialise and Liverpool grew, these ships were becoming an inadequate means
Top Attractions in Mersey Ferry
Explore the best things to see and do in Mersey Ferry:
- ★British Music Experience
- ★Commuter service
- ★Dazzle Ferry
- ★Manchester Ship Canal Cruise
- ★Resurgam replica
- ★River Explorer Cruise
- ★Summer Evening Cruise
- ★The Beatles Story and Fab 4d cinema
Where to Eat in Mersey Ferry
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Matou
- 🍴Royal Iris of the Mersey onboard shop
Where to Stay in Mersey Ferry
- 🏨Crowne Plaza
Mersey Ferry Travel Guide Sections
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