Birkenhead Priory & St Mary's Tower

Birkenhead Priory is a nearly 900 year old Scheduled Ancient Monument and home to the oldest standing building on Merseyside. The first ferry across the Mersey began here with the Benedictine monks from 1150. Explore our Chapter

House, Undercroft, monk’s Refectory plus ruins of the Great Hall and Prior’s lodgings.

Climb St Mary’s Tower for spectacular views.

Children’s activities available

Dogs on leads welcome

Cold drinks and snacks available (cash only). Café nearby.

Booking only required for guided tour groups of 8+ people.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

1300- 1700

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1700

Sunday 08 September:

1000-1700

Wednesday 11 September:

1300-1700

Thursday 12 September:

1300-1700

Friday 13 September:

1300-1700

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1700

Sunday 15 September:

1000-1700

Location & directions

Birkenhead Priory, Priory Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, CH41 5JH

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No lift access to the Refectory or St Mary’s Tower Limited disabled

Additional information

Refreshments Cold drinks and snacks available (cash only). Cafe nearby. Free guided tours of our medieval Priory. Cash donations accepted. Group tours for more than eight people must be pre booked via [email protected]. Children’s dressing up, stone rubbings and real dinosaur footprints. Ground is uneven in some areas so sensible footwear advised. The monk’s Refectory is inaccessible as there are steps and no lift. St Mary’s Tower offers spectacular views. Free music concerts on Sunday 8th and 15th September upstairs in the monk’s Re

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