This site has been set up to try to save Byrne Avenue Baths:

Byrne Avenue Baths,
Rock Ferry,
Birkenhead,
Merseyside.

CH42 4PQ

Four weeks ago Byrne Avenue Baths were closed as the Byrne Avenue Recreational Trust, established circa 12 years earlier, went into liquidation due to financial difficulties. I have set up this site in order to provide information to those people interested in the facility as I have formed a steering group whose mission is to secure the long term future of the facility. Listen to Radio Merseyside, Roger Phillips phone in, today, Monday 16/3/09 between 12pm and 2pm when one of our team will be speaking about our newly created group. We are seeking to attract interest from the local community and anyone who has an affinity for the building to support our cause.

Contact Details

Twitter: ByrneAv

More details to follow:

9 Responses to “About”


  1. 1 tracy March 17, 2009 at 1:32 am

    hi please reopen if possible we care about this place
    i contacted birkenhead historical group but they have said no its not a listed building

  2. 2 hazel March 17, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    I am available for any help I can give.

  3. 3 brian March 17, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    lets hope this wonderful place can be reopened and restored .it was the dedication of all the staff that was absolutley fantastic .This place must not be allowed to die.we must do all we can.

  4. 4 byrneav March 17, 2009 at 11:49 pm

    Hi. Further meetings are planned with the aim of setting up a new Trust to get Byrn Ave re-opened and thriving once again. We know we can rely on the local community for full support. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this site so far.

  5. 5 Mark March 18, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    As I’ve been playing 5 a side every week at Byrne Ave for over 10 years I was very dissapointed to hear it had closed. A popular community facility like this should not be allowed to die and I wish you the best of luck with the campaign to reopen Byrne Ave

  6. 6 Graham Williamson April 2, 2009 at 10:51 am

    I would very much like to be involved in the re-establishing of a trust to revive Byrne Avenue. I am very concerned about its future and have been active in quite a few community initiatives in Tranmere and Rock Ferry. I am a Director of Tranmere Alliance, as well as the Viking Youth Centre and am Chairman of the Friends of Tranmere Parks. I am also very active with the Together Management Pathfinder. There have been quite a few pieces of misinformation about the reasons for the closure of Byrne Avenue and the feasibility of any re-opening. As you know, with the support of public opinion and the experience of knowledgeable locals all things are possible.

    • 7 byrneav April 2, 2009 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks Graham. I agree entirely with your final sentiment. I will email you with my details. Feel free to call me.

  7. 8 tracy April 25, 2009 at 7:25 am

    hi ust wondering how things are going ?
    also my father in law has said he would like to help out with work that needs doing hes a joiner by trade but can do most things in the building trade

  8. 9 tracy June 10, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    hi seen wirral news today about the repossesion by the council does this mean your a few steps closer ???
    many thanks tracy


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