There are more than 50 free tours to attend across Merseyside Heritage Week sees iconic buildings and landmarks open to the public for free tours exploring their premises. Taking place from Friday, September 6 to 15, the tours are completely free to attend. A large number of landmarks around Merseyside take part in Heritage Week every year.
Visitors are welcome to explore the depths of Williamson's Tunnels, enjoy the World of Glass museum, or spend the day wandering around Strawberry Fields. The tours offer an expert look into the history of these landmarks with professional guides on hand. Some places only open once a year so this may be your one chance to see what's inside buildings such as Hartley Hut on the Royal Albert Dock .
There are more than 50 tours to enjoy all over Merseyside so we've rounded up a few of our favourites below. You can see the full list here. St George's Hall A great opportunity to visit the Great Hall in the Grade I listed St George's Hall.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City Centre , St George's Hall is one of the greatest examples of neo-classical architecture in the world. Multiple dates available St. Georges Hall, Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JJ Book on day From The Grass Roots A unique one-hour guided tour around the British Lawnmower Museum, by Curator, Author & ex-racing champion Brian Radam.
From the grassroots of the first lawnmower to stories of WWI and WWII to the first robot mower. Multiple dates available British Lawnmower Museum, 106-112 Shakespeare St, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 5AJ Pre-booking required Parish Church of St. Agnes and St.
Pancras The Parish Church of St. Agnes and St. Pancras was built in the 19th century to the designs of celebrated architect Pearson and is described by Pevsner as "the noblest Victorian church in Liverpool".
Multiple dates available 1 Buckingham Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 3BA Pre-booking not required Strawberry Field Strawberry Field, where young John Lennon often played, is now home to an interactive visitor centre with an exhibition & garden tour. Five years since opening, Strawberry Field is welcoming all with free entry on the anniversary weekend. Multiple dates available Strawberry Field, Beaconsfield Road, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 6EJ Book on day Bridewell Studios and Gallery Bridewell Studios and Gallery is in an early 20th-century police station.
Visitors can see evidence of the building's previous use including original tiles, concrete staircases, and prison cells and explore the building via tours on the day. Multiple dates available Bridewell Studios and Gallery, 101 Prescot Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 8UL Pre-booking preferred CWGC Tours 2024 - Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery Join the team for a Commonwealth War Graves tour of Liverpool ( Anfield ) Cemetery. Multiple dates available Anfield Cemetery, 238 Priory Road, Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 2SL Pre-booking required All Saints Childwall The earliest recorded Christian presence in Childwall is l086.
All Saints is the oldest Parish Church and is a Grade-I listed building. Although the oldest part of the building is the 14th century, Saxon stones can be found in the church. Multiple dates available 102 Childwall Abbey Road, Childwall, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 0JW Pre-booking not required Christ Church, Toxteth Park This often-overlooked church always surprises first-time visitors.
Take part and learn more about the church and its area. Multiple dates available Christ Church, Linnet Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 3BG Pre-booking not required Mersey Tunnel Tours - Georges Dock Building Georges Dock Building will open its doors for the weekend to let visitors see behind its Art Deco exterior. Tours of the building are available on the day on a first come first served basis.
There will be a small display of artefacts and photographs. Multiple dates available Georges Dock Building, George's Dock Way, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1DD Pre-booking not required Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels - Williamson’s Tunnels Deep below Liverpool's streets are the historic subterranean tunnels and chambers built by Georgian philanthropist and merchant Joseph Williamson. Multiple dates available Joseph Williamson's House Site (House Façade with Blue Plaque), Opposite No 39 Mason Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 3EW Pre-booking required World Museum: Inside and Out tour This tour looks at the materials used in building the City Museum and Library on William Brown Street.
It will explain the symbolism of the decoration used in the Museum and College extension and the history of the buildings before and after WWII. Multiple dates available World Museum, National Museums Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EN Pre-booking required CWGC Tour 2024 - Liverpool Naval Memorial Join the team for a Commonwealth War Graves Tour of Liverpool Naval Memorial. September 6 The Naval Memorial Liverpool Waterfront, Mann Island, Brookwood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1BY Pre-booking required World of Glass Family Fun Day The World of Glass is hosting a family fun day, including free access to activities that are usually paid for, a sneak peek into the Hot Glass studio, and tours from expert guides.
September 7 The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1BX Pre-booking not required Ancient Chapel of Toxteth Guests have a chance to explore the oldest dissenting chapel in the U.K.
, founded 1618. September 7 Park Road, Dingle, Toxteth, Merseyside, L8 9RF Pre-booking not required Church of St. Vincent de Paul Although this inner city dockland church is almost as the architect Edward Welby Pugin left it in 1857, it is far from a museum.
A team of clergy and volunteers have developed its diverse local focus for new generations to explore. September 7 13 Hardy Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 5JN Pre-booking not required Scarisbrick Mausoleum Explore one of the hidden gems of North Meols, cared for by NW Heritage CIC & Friends of Scarisbrick Mausoleum. September 7 198 Rufford Road, Crossens, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8JH Pre-booking not required Bluecoat: Open Studios Meet some of the Bluecoat’s creative community and find out about their practices as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival.
September 7 The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 3BX Pre-booking not required The Reader The mansion house will celebrate with a day of live music, performances from local community groups, crafts and food. September 8 The Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 3JB Pre-booking preferred Croxteth Hall Croxteth Hall & Country Park is a unique historical estate surrounding a magnificent stately home and Victorian Walled Garden bursting with history and heritage. September 8 Croxteth Hall & Country Park, Croxteth Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 0HB Pre-booking not required Classic Liverpool Bus Running Day The Merseyside Transport Trust will be running 'classic buses' from its collection.
You have the opportunity to travel on buses from yesteryear on a variety of routes in Liverpool. September 8 Street of Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 1AB Pre-booking not required A Memorable Moment at The Municipal Hotel The Municipal Hotel & Spa will offer a unique glimpse into the building's rich history as the former home of the Liverpool City Council. September 9 The Municipal Hotel & Spa, Dale Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2DH Pre-booking required Prince of Wales: Guided Tours Explore the grounds of the beautiful Grade-II listed Prince of Wales Hotel in Southport.
September 9 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1JS Pre-booking required Connecting Liverpool Institutions and Enslavement Michelle Girvan and Lucy Moynihan will explore connections between enslavers, merchants and others involved in The Bluecoat and The Athenaeum. September 10 The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 3BX Pre-booking required “Get Back” to The Fab 4 Beatles walking tour of Southport Follow in the footsteps of the Beatles during 1962 and 1963 when they appeared in Southport town centre at six venues, performing almost thirty times before conquering the global music and modern culture scene. September 12 Mermaid Fountain, outside Sainsbury’s, St George’s place, Lord street, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0AF Pre-booking required A Polish Virtuoso in Liverpool: 'The Celebrated Mr Yaniewicz' One of the most remarkable cultural stories in Merseyside is that of Felix Yaniewicz (1762-1848), a Polish-Lithuanian violin virtuoso and composer who arrived in Liverpool in 1799.
September 14 12 Church Alley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 3DD Pre-booking required Church of Our Lady of Reconciliation de la Salette Guests can see for themselves "a complete revolution in church building." September 14 3 Eldon Place, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 6HE Pre-booking not required Discover the Hartley Hut Located on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, a dock gateman will share stories about the hut and explore finds from recent dockside excavations with the archaeology team. September 15 Hartley Hut - Museum of Liverpool, Mann Island, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1DG Pre-booking not required There are more than 50 tours to enjoy all over Merseyside so we've rounded up a few of our favourites below.
You can see the full list here..
