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The Ship Inn Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 6PE

  • 34 bedrooms
  • 34 bedrooms

Comfortable, Affordably Priced Bedrooms between Liverpool and Warrington

Please note: The pub is currently closed for a complete refurbishment. Bookings are being taken now for stays from the 2nd October 2026 when the pub re-opens – Photoshoot to follow.

Whether you are heading into Liverpool for a city break, exploring Merseyside with the family or simply looking for somewhere comfortable to stop on a journey across the North West, The Ship Inn makes an easy-going base. The bedrooms are designed with a good night’s sleep firmly in mind. Silentnight beds, en-suite bathrooms, complimentary WiFi and tea and coffee-making facilities take care of the essentials, while family rooms also make the inn appealing for guests travelling with children. The location opens up plenty of possibilities too. Knowsley Safari, St Helens and Warrington are all within easy reach, while Rainhill railway station provides another option for getting around without the car. The inn is also well placed for visitors travelling via Liverpool John Lennon Airport or breaking a longer journey along the M62.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Accessible Rooms
  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Family Friendly
  • Parking
  • Perfect Pint Promise Accredited

Bedrooms

The Ship Inn’s bedrooms provide a comfortable place to switch off. The accommodation is designed around simple comforts and a restful night’s sleep rather than unnecessary fuss. At the centre of each room is a Silentnight bed, complemented by an en-suite bathroom, digital TV and complimentary WiFi. Tea and coffee-making facilities mean you can ease into the morning with a cuppa, while toiletries, fluffy towels and a hairdryer take care of the useful extras. There is good flexibility for different kinds of stay with double, twin, accessible and family (triple, quad, & five) rooms available.

Food & Drink

At The Ship Inn, expect familiar comforting pub favourites and seasonal dishes, alongside brunch, children’s, and Sunday lunch menus. Breakfast is available for overnight guests with plenty of cooked choices. At the bar, cask ale is taken seriously, while the wider drinks selection includes wines, spirits, beers, soft drinks, spritzes and cocktails. When the sun appears, drinks can move outside to the beer garden. With your bedroom waiting nearby, there is no particular need to rush the final pint.

Nearby

Rainhill railway station – Useful rail connections make it easier to explore the surrounding area without taking the car (1 mile).

Blundells Hill Golf Club – Established local golf course (1.5 miles).

St Helens – Discover the town’s shopping, cultural attractions and famous glass-making heritage (5 miles).

Knowsley Safari – Meet lions, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife at one of the North West’s best-known family attractions (6 miles).

Widnes – Explore the Mersey Gateway area and attractions around the River Mersey (6 miles).

Speke Hall – Discover a remarkable Tudor timber-framed manor house, gardens and estate close to the Mersey (9 miles).

Warrington – Enjoy shopping, restaurants and attractions in this well-connected Cheshire town (10 miles).

Gulliver’s World – Family theme park in Warrington with rides and attractions particularly suited to younger children (11 miles).

Liverpool – Spend the day exploring the waterfront, museums, music heritage, shopping and cultural attractions of one of Britain’s great cities (12 miles).

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool – Explore museums, galleries, restaurants and historic dock buildings on Liverpool’s famous waterfront (14 miles).