Welcome to Prenton

Prenton is a small town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, and it is bordered by the towns of Birkenhead, Oxton, and Claughton. Prenton is a residential area, and it is home to a diverse community of people. The town has a rich history, and it is known for its beautiful parks, gardens, and green spaces.

One of the most notable landmarks in Prenton is the Bidston Hill Observatory. The observatory was built in 1866, and it is one of the oldest observatories in the country. It is located on top of Bidston Hill, which is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The observatory is open to the public, and visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area from its rooftop.

Prenton is also home to several parks and gardens, including Prenton Park, which is the home ground of Tranmere Rovers Football Club. The park is a popular destination for sports enthusiasts, and it is also a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Other notable parks in the area include Birkenhead Park, which is one of the oldest public parks in the country, and Royden Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife and plant species. Overall, Prenton is a beautiful town with a rich history and plenty of green spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

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Temp: 5°C

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Wind: 8.5 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Prenton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Lloyd	Bramwell Avenue Prenton Merseyside CH43 0RQ 01516082958 School Website
Oxton St Saviours C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Ramsden	Holm Lane Prenton Merseyside CH43 2HT 01516524909 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr A Turner	Woodchurch Road Oxton Prenton Merseyside CH43 5UT 1516526781 School Website
St Michael And All Angels Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Ralph	New Hey Road Upton Wirral Merseyside CH49 5LE 01516774088 School Website
Townfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Loftus	Townfield Lane Prenton Merseyside CH43 2LH 01516528498 School Website
Prenton Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Jones	Mount Pleasant Oxton Prenton Merseyside CH43 5SY 01516523182 School Website
Foxfield School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Martin Mckenna	New Hey Road Woodchurch Merseyside CH49 5LF 01516418810 School Website
Devonshire Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Hunt	Temple Road Birkenhead Merseyside CH42 9JX 01516089243 School Website
Woodchurch Road Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Juliet Birch	Woodchurch Road Oxton Birkenhead Merseyside CH42 9LJ 01516523104 School Website
Prenton High School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Ayling	Hesketh Avenue Rock Ferry Birkenhead Merseyside CH42 6RR 01516448113 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rock Ferry Bedford Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2AT 1.80 Miles

Upton Noctarum Avenue, Upton, Merseyside, CH43 9RY 1.85 Miles

Green Lane Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9AN 1.94 Miles

Birkenhead Central Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9DB 2.04 Miles

Bebington Old Chester Road, Bebington, Merseyside, CH63 7LA 2.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Argyle Park Taxis 0151 608 2250 New Aldi Store, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 8PG 0.45 Miles
Holmlands Travel Uk 0844 415 1433 33 Aylesbury Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 0UD 0.57 Miles
A B B A Taxis 0151 643 9000 191 Church Rd, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 0LD 1.37 Miles
Plane Sailing Travel 0151 678 2397 2 Sandfield Rd, Upton, Merseyside, CH49 7LZ 1.40 Miles
Aqua Travel 07597 223688 46 Pemberton Rd, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7PD 1.47 Miles
Cheshire Chauffeurs 0845 838 1650 34 Moore Av, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 4QT 1.48 Miles
Oval Cars 0151 645 7863 51 Farlow Rd, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 4PL 1.56 Miles
Arroweside Travel 0151 678 9205 82 Greenwood Road, Upton, Merseyside, CH49 8HT 1.61 Miles
Taxi Connect 0151 652 7777 The Rear Of 53A Oxton Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2QQ 1.73 Miles
Limousine Hire Wirral 0151 201 0201 15 Holborn Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9HQ 1.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bramwell / Edinburgh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Boswell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterpark Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Golflinks Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmlands Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gresford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bryanston Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Prenton Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Holm Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pine Walks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodchurch Lane Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Woodchurch Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Durley Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Villa Med Ctr 0151 6084702	1-2 Roman Road Prenton Wirral CH43 3DB
Prenton Medical Centre_Murugesh V 0151 6087666	Prenton Medical Centre 516-518 Woodchurch Road Prenton, Birkenhead Wirral CH43 0TS
Holmlands Med Ctr 0151 6087750	Holmlands Medical Centre 16-20 Holmlands Dr, Oxton Birkenhead Wirral CH43 0TX
Townfield Health Centre 0151 4887511	Townfield Health Centre Townfield Close, Prenton Wirral CH43 9JW
Commonfield Rd Surgery 0151 6770016	156 Commonfield Road Woodchurch, Birkenhead Wirral CH49 7LP

Local Stores

Teehey Lane
120 Teehey Lane
Bebington
Wirral
Merseyside
CH63 8QT
01516 082798
Store Website
1.41 miles

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SPAR Great Sefton Street
56-67
Sefton Street
Liverpool
L8 6UD
0151 708 0996
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Prenton Vets4pets
343-345 Woodchurch Road Woodchurch Road Prenton Birkenhead Merseyside CH42 8PE 0151 6008 9100 Prenton@vets4pets.com Website 0.62 miles
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Birch Veterinary Centre
Birch Veterinary Centre 21 Birch Road Prenton Birkenhead Merseyside CH43 5UF 0151 652 3284 office@birchvet.co.uk Website 0.90 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Broadway Veterinary Surgery
100 Kings Lane Bebington Wirral Merseyside CH63 5LX 0151 6087822 info@broadwayvets.co.uk Website 1.24 miles
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Littlecroft Vets
46 Town Lane Bebington Wirral Merseyside CH63 5RB 0151 645 6969 Admin@littlecroftvets.co.uk Website 1.64 miles
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Birch Veterinary Centre
527 Pensby Road Thingwall Wirral Merseyside CH61 7UQ 0151 648 8488 office@birchvet.co.uk Website 1.92 miles

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Wirral Vets
342 Upton Road Prenton Wirral Cheshire CH43 9RW 0151 677 2411 info@uptonvets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles

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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 2.10 miles A Short Walk From Birkenhead Park Railway Station.

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Royden Country Park
The Old Forge Birkenhead Wirral CH48 1NP 3.31 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 3.49 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 4.73 miles Wirral

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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 4.96 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 5.49 miles You Can Park At Morrisons Car Park Which Is Opposite The Beach, There Is A Charge For Parking Here.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
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