All-weather, all-ages
8+ titles for families, 14+/16+ for teens and adults. Doesn't matter if it's hammering down.
Things to do · Wirral
Things to do on the Wirral — when the weather doesn't cooperate.
Wirral has plenty for sunny days (West Kirby, New Brighton, Thurstaston). For everything else — and any time you want a proper group activity — there's free-roam VR at Arena X VR in Upton.
Why Arena X VR
Group-sized
Up to 14 players in one session — birthdays, school holidays, work nights, weekend meet-ups.
Easy to get to
Just off the M53 in Upton (CH49 1AB). Free parking for 60+ cars.
- ✦Open Wed–Sun, 10:00–22:00
- ✦Walk-ins welcome — book online to guarantee
- ✦Group discounts from £23–£25pp
- ✦Kids parties from 90 mins
- ✦Corporate / exclusive hire from £300/hr
FAQs
What are the best indoor things to do on the Wirral?
Top of the list for groups and rainy days: free-roam VR at Arena X VR (Upton), Wirral Country Park visitor centre, Williamson Art Gallery, Lady Lever Art Gallery (Port Sunlight), and the soft-play centres for younger kids.
What's good to do on a rainy day on the Wirral with teenagers?
Free-roam VR genuinely fits — it's active, social and screen-time that's actually moving. 8+/14+ titles, up to 14 in one session.
Where to take kids on the Wirral?
Arrowe Park, New Brighton beach and arcades, Eureka! Mersey (Seacombe), and Arena X VR for 8+. Kids parties have dedicated 90-min packages.