The August bank holiday may be wet and windy, but that should not prevent you from leaving the house. A train to Bebington brings you to museums, traditional pubs, cosy cafés and children's play centres all within a two-minute walk of each other, so you can go out and remain mostly dry despite the weather.
A Stop for Children and a Gallery Visit
The train drops you just outside Bebington Road. For those travelling with energetic children, The Madhouse is on the other side of the street. It is a small, friendly play area for children up to eight years old, allowing kids to climb, play and wander in a happy, comfortable environment. Food and drink options are available on-site, making it a good place for parents to meet while their children play.
A two-minute walk across Windy Bank Road brings you to the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Founded by William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme in 1922, the gallery houses an impressive collection of fine and decorative art. Currently on display are four Spanish altarpiece panels dating from the early 1400s, and a celebration of the work of arts and crafts designer May Morris, the younger daughter of William Morris. For young children, the gallery displays animals at children's heights in the Chinese ceramics display, with trails for kids to enjoy, including one that involves spotting animals hidden in art. Entry is free.
Museum and Refreshments
Next door to the gallery is the Port Sunlight Museum, which showcases everything from vintage soap packaging to Ringo Starr's first performance with the Beatles in the village in 1962. Housed within a Grade II listed building, visitors can enjoy model recreations, original artefacts, and a look into how the village was built.
For food, retracing your steps toward Bebington station offers a variety of options, from cosy cafés to traditional pubs. The Railway Inn on Bebington Road is a lively, traditional pub dating back to the mid-19th century. Little has changed since 1980, when it was described as "a pleasant friendly local". Karaoke is available on Sundays.
Alternatively, the Blooming Skull café on the same street serves speciality coffee, with a range of home-made bakes and sweet treats. Regular in-store events include vegan supper clubs and haunted book clubs.
In one short trip from the station, you can visit a children's play centre, a museum and gallery, a traditional pub and a cosy café, all within a short walk of each other, allowing you to stay as dry as possible while still having a wonderful time.
