Wallasey lies on the Wirral peninsula opposite Liverpool, with the seaside resort of New Brighton. There is no bar scene of its own; the queer go-to place is the sauna.
The scene
New Brighton is home to the Dolphin Sauna, according to misterb&b the oldest gay sauna in North West England, open since 1984. You’ll find bars and clubs across the Mersey in Liverpool.
When to go?
- All year round: the sauna is open daily
Tours & activities in Wallasey
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Practical tips
- Reachable from Liverpool by Merseyrail in around 20 minutes
- Confirm the sauna’s opening hours by phone
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organiser each year.