Mersey Tunnel Tours - Georges Dock Building
Georges Dock Building, George's Dock Way, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1DD
Explore behind the Art Deco exterior of the Georges Dock Building, which will be opening its doors for the weekend. At the time of its construction, the Queensway Mersey Tunnel was the largest underwater road in the world and the biggest municipal undertaking. Georges Dock Building is one of six ventilation stations for the tunnel and is also the most ornate as it was built to be the Head Office for the Mersey Tunnels. There will be artefacts on display and a small photographic exhibition as well as free mini tours to the original Control Room and down to a Fan Chamber and through into our Dock room which dates back to 1771. Tours will be held throughout the day on a 1st come 1st served basis with a maximum of 24 allowed on each tour. Guides will also be on hand to talk about the architectural features of the outside of this Grade II listed building.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10am - 16.00pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- 10am - 16.00pm
Location & directions
Georges Dock Building, George's Dock Way, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1DD
- Directions:
- We are located on the famous Liverpool Pier Head area and our front door faces the Port of Liverpool Building.
- Contact on day:
- Alison Smith
- Telephone number:
- +447714140217
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is a ramp into the building and then 4 stairs up to reception. There is a lift up to the Control Room from this area. The tour into the industrial part of the building will involve 2 floors of stairs.
Additional information
Mini tours will be offered throughout the day on a first come first served basis. Tours will alternate between visiting the Old Control Room and visiting a Fan Chamber and our Bridge Room in the old dock. The Fan Chamber and Bridge Room are in a hard hat area in the industrial side of the building so children must be aged 10 and over.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
