About The City Brief Wallasey

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Wallasey

The City Brief helps people in Wallasey stay informed about what’s happening across the town each week. From community gatherings to seasonal celebrations, we cover events that shape life locally, keeping neighbours connected and up-to-date.

You can find walks along Wallasey Riverfront, where historic docks meet modern recreation, or through The Dips, with walking routes through sunken gardens and coastal paths. Events take place near landmarks such as the U-Boat Story, a preserved wartime submarine now open to visitors, and Perch Rock Lighthouse and Fort, which offers panoramic views of the Irish Sea while preserving its role in maritime defence history.

Weekly highlights include community walks like the Tide Walk at Another Place, held during low tide on Crosby Beach, where participants can walk among 100 life-sized iron men sculptures. This event draws people from across Wirral and provides a rare chance to experience both natural coastal beauty and public art in one setting. Seasonal festivals such as the annual Wallasey Summer Festival bring music, food stalls, and family activities into Central Park and nearby green spaces.

Other recurring events tied to local identity include the Festival of the River Mersey, held annually in late May through early June with water-based entertainment on the Mersey River. The Merseybeat concerts pay tribute to Liverpool’s musical roots by re-creating performances from venues like the Grosvenor Ballroom during the 1960s.

Events also extend into civic life, including the annual Christmas lights switch-on at New Brighton and community-led initiatives hosted in Central Park. These are not one-off moments, they’re part of everyday life across neighbourhoods ranging from Wallasey Town Centre to Bidston and Oxton.

We don’t promote venues or spotlight specific locations; instead, we report on what happens where people gather, whether it’s a pop-up market near Marine Lake, an arts event at The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, or performances in public squares. Our focus is clear: help residents discover local happenings without needing to search widely.

Our coverage reflects real patterns of engagement across Wirral's diverse communities, from families walking through the sunken gardens of The Dips to commuters using Merseyrail services from Wallasey Village Railway Station to Liverpool and beyond. Information about parking availability, access challenges along coastal paths (including limitations for wheelchair users), or congestion points such as Kingsway Tunnel is also noted where relevant.

We avoid promotional language entirely, no ‘must-see’ moments, no hidden gems, but instead offer a steady stream of verified civic detail drawn from recurring events and physical spaces shaped by history.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Wallasey – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.