Royden Park is the wooded end of West Wirral near Frankby: woodland and heathland walks, a lake, a walled garden and a visitor centre with a cafe. It is the sort of place you walk round rather than do, which suits a toddler on a scooter or a seven-year-old who wants to find a stick.
The draw for children is the miniature railway. The Wirral Model Engineering Society runs two lines here, a raised track and a ground-level track with steam and diesel engines, on most Sundays and bank holidays from about 1pm to 3.30pm. It depends on weather and volunteers, so check their Facebook page before promising anyone a train ride.
Entry is free and parking is paid. Rangers run an events programme through the year, and fishing on the lake is by permit only.
What it costs: Park entry is free; car parking is paid. The miniature railway fare is not published.
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