The Princess Dock

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Cheshire

England

The Princess Dock

Birkenhead Central Railway Station
Birkenhead Central Railway Station Credit: David Robinson

The Princess Dock, located in Cheshire, is a picturesque freshwater marsh that encompasses a lake, pool, and pond. This natural reserve covers an area of approximately 20 acres and is a haven for various species of flora and fauna. The dock is known for its diverse ecosystem, offering a delightful experience for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The lake within the Princess Dock is pristine and serene, spanning over 10 acres. Its crystal-clear waters are home to a wide array of aquatic life, including fish, turtles, and waterfowl. The lake provides an ideal habitat for these species, with its clean, oxygen-rich waters and abundant vegetation around the edges.

Adjacent to the lake, the pool at the Princess Dock offers a tranquil setting for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. The pool is a shallow body of water, providing a safe environment for wading or swimming during warmer months. Surrounded by lush greenery, it is a popular spot for picnics and family outings.

The pond, on the other hand, is a smaller water body within the dock that provides a haven for amphibians and insects. It is rich in aquatic plants, attracting dragonflies, frogs, and various water-dwelling creatures. This secluded pond offers a unique opportunity for observation and study of these fascinating organisms.

The freshwater marsh surrounding the lake, pool, and pond is a vital part of the ecosystem. It is home to an abundance of plant life, including reeds, cattails, and water lilies. This marshland acts as a natural filter, purifying the water and providing a sanctuary for many bird species. Visitors can often spot ducks, herons, and other waterfowl while exploring the marshy terrain.

Overall, the Princess Dock in Cheshire is a captivating natural reserve, encompassing a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. Its diverse ecosystem and scenic beauty make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts seeking a peaceful and immersive experience in the heart of Cheshire

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The Princess Dock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.388889/-3.0100683 or Grid Reference SJ3288. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Birkenhead Central Railway Station
Birkenhead Central Railway Station
Alexandra Towing Co tug 'North Buoy' passing Woodside landing stage – 1969 Steam tug with 1000ihp triple expansion engine, built 1959 by Scott & Sons of Bowling. A typical Mersey tug, it later saw service at Swansea before being sold to Italy in 1972, broken up 1988. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?a1PageSize=75&ship_listOrder=Sorter_types&ship_listDir=DESC&a1Order=Sorter_name&a1Dir=ASC&a1Page=320&ref=17650&vessel=NORTH+BUOY" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?a1PageSize=75&ship_listOrder=Sorter_types&ship_listDir=DESC&a1Order=Sorter_name&a1Dir=ASC&a1Page=320&ref=17650&vessel=NORTH+BUOY">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Alexandra Towing Co tug 'North Buoy' passing Woodside landing stage – 1969
Steam tug with 1000ihp triple expansion engine, built 1959 by Scott & Sons of Bowling. A typical Mersey tug, it later saw service at Swansea before being sold to Italy in 1972, broken up 1988. See LinkExternal link
Mollington Street motive power depot, Birkenhead – 1965 This was the main Birkenhead depot, provided locomotives for both passenger services and the heavy freight traffic out of Birkenhead docks. A variety of locomotives can be seen in this view.

Centre stage is 42968, one of the 2-6-0 locomotives designed by William Stanier soon after he moved to the LMS Railway. This particular locomotive has survived into preservation as the sole survivor of the class and is currently (2021) at the Severn Valley Railway <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2440423" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2440423">Link</a>
Mollington Street motive power depot, Birkenhead – 1965
This was the main Birkenhead depot, provided locomotives for both passenger services and the heavy freight traffic out of Birkenhead docks. A variety of locomotives can be seen in this view. Centre stage is 42968, one of the 2-6-0 locomotives designed by William Stanier soon after he moved to the LMS Railway. This particular locomotive has survived into preservation as the sole survivor of the class and is currently (2021) at the Severn Valley Railway Link
"Waiting" Monument "Waiting" a monument to the Liverpool working horse on the quayside near Canning Dock
"Waiting" Monument
"Waiting" a monument to the Liverpool working horse on the quayside near Canning Dock
Albert Dock Albert Dock looking to the Mersey Maritime Museum  and Tate Liverpool with the modern Museum of Liverpool in the distance
Albert Dock
Albert Dock looking to the Mersey Maritime Museum and Tate Liverpool with the modern Museum of Liverpool in the distance
Queens Dock Queens Dock with the Liverpool Watersports Centre at Mariners Wharf with the backdrop of the X1 Tower and in the distance the Anglican Cathedral
Queens Dock
Queens Dock with the Liverpool Watersports Centre at Mariners Wharf with the backdrop of the X1 Tower and in the distance the Anglican Cathedral
Cammell Laird Shipyard Cammell Laird Shipyard on the River Mersey with RFA Tideforce A139 on site
Cammell Laird Shipyard
Cammell Laird Shipyard on the River Mersey with RFA Tideforce A139 on site
Tranmere Oil Terminal Tranmere Oil Terminal pier with storage tanks behind
Tranmere Oil Terminal
Tranmere Oil Terminal pier with storage tanks behind
Albert Dock, Liverpool
Albert Dock, Liverpool
Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool
Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool
The Wheel of Liverpool and surrounding buildings
The Wheel of Liverpool and surrounding buildings
Salthouse Dock
Salthouse Dock
Birkenhead Ferries MV Overchurch – 1970 By this time the Mersey ferries had come under control of the Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive, but Overchurch still carried the former Birkenhead Corporation livery of black hull and red funnel with black top and thin band. Behind is the Albert Dock, not yet a heritage attraction and on the skyline the Anglican Cathedral is still not yet complete.
Birkenhead Ferries MV Overchurch – 1970
By this time the Mersey ferries had come under control of the Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive, but Overchurch still carried the former Birkenhead Corporation livery of black hull and red funnel with black top and thin band. Behind is the Albert Dock, not yet a heritage attraction and on the skyline the Anglican Cathedral is still not yet complete.
66 Bridgewater Street, Liverpool Former warehouse built "around 1857, by William Culshaw for Stuart & Douglas, ship owners, coopers and merchants", according to the listing. The painted sign of a later occupier survives, reading "Queen's Stores Company / Turbine Bags / Ships Chandlers / Sailmakers". Grade II listed.
Although not in tip-top condition, it was possibly still being used at the time.
66 Bridgewater Street, Liverpool
Former warehouse built "around 1857, by William Culshaw for Stuart & Douglas, ship owners, coopers and merchants", according to the listing. The painted sign of a later occupier survives, reading "Queen's Stores Company / Turbine Bags / Ships Chandlers / Sailmakers". Grade II listed. Although not in tip-top condition, it was possibly still being used at the time.
Salthouse Dock
Salthouse Dock
Salthouse Dock
Salthouse Dock
Ferries on The Mersey
Ferries on The Mersey
Albert Dock Liverpool
Albert Dock Liverpool
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The Princess Dock is located at Grid Ref: SJ3288 (Lat: 53.388889, Lng: -3.0100683)

Unitary Authority: Wirral

Police Authority: Merseyside

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.388889,-3.0100683
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Give Way
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NEW CHESTER RD/GREEN LANE
Bus: yes
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CHESTER STREET/BRANDON STREET
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Turning Circle
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: toucan
Tactile Paving: yes
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Traffic Signals: crossing
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Barrier: toll_booth
Covered: yes
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Matalan
Brand: Matalan
Brand Wikidata: Q12061509
Brand Wikipedia: en:Matalan
Shop: clothes
Source: photograph
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Home Bargains
Addr City: Wirral
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Rock Retail Park
Addr Postcode: CH41 9DF
Addr Street: Mollington Link
Addr Suburb: Tranmere
Addr Unit: 8
Brand: Home Bargains
Brand Wikidata: Q5888229
Brand Wikipedia: en:Home Bargains
Contact Website: https://storelocator.homebargains.co.uk/store/A471/Rock+Retail+Park,+Birkenhead
Fhrs Id: 805281
Shop: variety_store
Source: photograph
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B&M Bargains
Addr City: Wirral
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Rock Retail Park
Addr Postcode: CH41 9DF
Addr Street: Mollington Link
Addr Suburb: Tranmere
Addr Unit: 2
Brand: B&M Bargains
Brand Wikidata: Q4836931
Brand Wikipedia: en:B&M
Contact Website: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/stores/birkenhead-the-rock-retail-park-89
Fhrs Id: 1021734
Shop: variety_store
Source: photograph
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
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Barrier: toll_booth
Covered: yes
Source: local_knowledge
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Mersey Tunnel Monument
Historic: monument
Wikidata: Q15979185
Wikipedia: en:Monument to the Mersey Tunnel
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Birkenhead Priory
Historic: ruins
Wikidata: Q4916439
Lat/Long: 53.3895904/-3.0116898
Man Made: crane
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Man Made: crane
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Barrier: toll_booth
Covered: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3900086/-3.0156581
Noexit: yes
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Birkenhead Town
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q4916449
Wikipedia: en:Birkenhead Town railway station
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Barrier: toll_booth
Covered: yes
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Police
Mersey Tunnels Police
Operator: Mersey Tunnels Police
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Traffic Signals
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Barrier: toll_booth
Covered: yes
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Covered: yes
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Barrier: toll_booth
Covered: yes
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Post Box
Description: QE II type A post box CH41 291 at the junction of Church Street and Ivy Street, Birkenhead.
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_a
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CH41 291
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Wikimedia Commons: File:Post box at Monks Ferry.jpg
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Post Box
Description: Edward VII type B post box CH41 242 by Andrew Handyside & Co. at the junction of Chester Road & Brandon Street, Birkenhead.
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CH41 242
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Wikimedia Commons: Category:Post box on Brandon Street, Birkenhead
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Monks Ferry station
Bus: no
Disused Railway: station
Network: Merseytravel
Operator: Merseytravel
Public Transport: station
Railway: site
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Shop: convenience
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The Food Warehouse
Addr City: Wirral
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Rock Retail Park
Addr Postcode: CH41 9DF
Addr Street: Mollington Link
Addr Suburb: Tranmere
Brand: The Food Warehouse
Brand Wikidata: Q87263899
Brand Wikipedia: en:Iceland (supermarket)
Fhrs Id: 926866
Shop: supermarket
Website: https://www.thefoodwarehouse.com/store-locator/birkenhead
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: toucan
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
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Traffic Signals: crossing
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Traffic Signals: signal
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Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
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Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
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Give Way
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Birkenhead Monks Ferry
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q4916433
Wikipedia: en:Birkenhead Monks Ferry railway station
Lat/Long: 53.3909563/-3.0104217
Historic: ruins
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Historic: ruins
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Bench
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Bench
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Turning Circle
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Barrier: toll_booth
Covered: yes
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Barrier: toll_booth
Covered: yes
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Covered: yes
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Covered: yes
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Covered: yes
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Covered: yes
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Bench
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Bench
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Waste Basket
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Barrier: bollard
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Man Made: tower
Tower Type: lighting
Lat/Long: 53.3902785/-3.0151576
Pub
Glen Affric
Addr City: Wirral
Addr Housename: 2-5 Lightbox
Addr Postcode: CH41 5JW
Addr Street: Knox Street
Brewery: yes
Microbrewery: yes
Website: https://www.glenaffricbrewery.com/
Lat/Long: 53.3890122/-3.0139477
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