Secrets of New Brighton: In Search of the Mermaid Legend #England
Explore the enchanting town of New Brighton on the Wirral Peninsula and uncover the mysterious legend of mermaids in the Mersey Estuary! In this video, we take you along New Brighton’s famous seaside promenade, visit historic landmarks like Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton Lighthouse, and the Dome of Home, and follow the Mermaid Trail, a six-stop route featuring captivating mermaid statues inspired by local folklore. Discover the stories of John Robinson and the Inked Siren, explore Victorian parks, street art, and hidden gems like the Fairy Village, and learn about New Brighton’s rich history, from Europe’s largest open-air lido to the once-mighty New Brighton Tower. Were mermaids really spotted at the mouth of the River Mersey, or were sailors’ tales mistaken sightings of seals? Join us as we separate myth from history in this magical seaside adventure in Merseyside!
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Video recording date: 14/01/2026
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Marine Lake
02:29 Fort Perch Rock
04:12 Black Rock Lighthouse
05:58 New Brighton Promenade
06:27 #1 – The Ebb & Flow Mermaid
08:03 Red Noses
09:01 #2 – The Inked Siren of Black Rock
09:50 Shrine Church of St. Peter & Paul and St. Philomena
11:45 St James Church
12:43 Town Centre
15:10 Gorsehill Water Tower
16:06 #3 – The Rock on Mermaid
16:48 Vale Park
19:47 #4 – Paxtonea – The Soothing Siren
22:17 #5 – The Mermaid of Memories
23:02 #6 – The Black Rock Mermaid
24:42 Outro
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If you are looking for a great trip or activity, check out this offers:
Lancashire: Roast Dinner Cruise on a Narrowboat – https://gyg.me/sEsKnCKU
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