By ferry
The proper way to arrive. Mersey Ferries run from Liverpool Pier Head to Woodside — the stage is right at the terminal. Eight minutes on the water.
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One venue, right on the water. Here’s everything you need to get to the Birkenhead waterfront — and where to wet your whistle once you’re here.
The venue
Shore Road, Birkenhead
Wirral · CH41 6DU Open in Maps
Woodside Ferry Village
Woodside Ferry TerminalShore Road, Birkenhead
Wirral · CH41 6DU Open in Maps
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Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead CH41 6DU
Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead CH41 6DU
Getting here
By train
Merseyrail to Hamilton Square (Wirral line) — a 6-minute walk downhill to the river. Trains every few minutes from Liverpool through the loop.
By car
Off the A41, 5 minutes from the Queensway (Birkenhead) tunnel. Pay-and-display parking at Woodside and along Shore Road. No on-site parking.
By bus
Birkenhead bus station (Europa Boulevard) is a 10-minute walk. Loads of routes from across Wirral stop in the town centre.
On foot & bike
The Wirral Circular Trail runs right past. Sheltered cycle racks on site — pedal up the prom and lock in.
On the day
Doors 1:00pm, music from 1:30pm. Last ferry back to Liverpool well after the headliners — check the day’s sailing times.
Before & after
Make a day of it. A few favourites within a short stroll of the site.
The Swinging Arm
Proper live-music boozer — the spiritual home of the festival. Warm-up pints and after-parties.
Molly’s
Friendly bar a few minutes up the hill. Good spot to gather the gang before doors.
Woodside cafés
Coffee, bacon barms and a river view to ease you into the day before the blues kick off.
The waterfront
Stretch your legs along the prom between sets — best skyline view on the whole Mersey.
Plan made?
Grab your ticket and we’ll see you on the waterfront, Saturday 15 August.