WEDNESDAY WHEREABOUTS: FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY

Wednesday Whereabouts returns, and it’s high time we dived into the world‑famous Mersey Ferries and their deep links to our region’s screen industry…

Connecting Liverpool and the Wirral, the Mersey Ferries have been part of life in the region for more than 800 years, dating back to 1150 when Benedictine monks ran the first crossings between Birkenhead and Liverpool. Today, they remain one of the region’s most recognisable and loved attractions – with visitors coming from far and wide for a ride on the ‘Ferry Cross The Mersey‘.

Not just local musical icons either, the ferries and terminals have also become cinematic stars, transforming their iconic look to suit the needs of the screen –  from a trip back in time in the period setting of Peaky Blinders, a contemporary reflection of the city in the likes of The Responder and Ken Loach’s Route Irish, and the perfect place for a comedic getaway in ‘Brassic’.

In addition to a commuter service, Mersey Ferries offer a year‑round programme of cruises, including the popular 50‑minute River Explorer Cruise, departing daily from the Liverpool Gerry Marsden Terminal (Pier Head) and Seacombe (Wirral) plus evening cruises which give passengers the chance to experience the region’s rich heritage and spectacular waterfront views. 

Arriving in 2026, the first new ferry in more than 60 years, The Royal Daffodil, will take the experience to the next level, offering striking open‑plan spaces, bright contemporary interiors and panoramic river views. Blending classic Mersey Ferries heritage with a sleek, cinematic style, the fully accessible vessel will provide a standout venue for leisure trips, special events and filming, securing the future of this world‑famous service for generations to come. 

Find out more info on Mersey Ferries here – Mersey Ferries | Liverpool Ferry