Merseyside
Properties and events in Merseyside
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Quaker Meeting House, Birkenhead
This Grade II listed building is an interesting example of a late 19th century Quaker Meeting House. It was designed by George Enoch Grayson in an Arts and Craft style and built in 1892.
Shakespeare North Playhouse: A Guided Tour
Want to know more about why Shakespeare North Playhouse was built? Why in Prescot? Why it won ‘Theatre Building of the Year 2023’ at The Stage Awards? Look no further!
Sefton St Helen's Church
A unique opportunity to visit a place of continuous Christian worship - 'The Cathedral of the Fields', which recently celebrated its 850th anniversary. Guides available, family research, child-friendly activities and a cafe will be provided.
St John the Evangelist Church
188 year old church with crypt, graveyard and refurbished hall.
St Hildeburgh's Church, Hoylake
St Hildeburgh’s Parish Church is a Grade II listed building. It was first listed in 1986.
Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels - Williamson’s Tunnels
Deep below Liverpool's streets are the historic Subterranean tunnels & chambers, built by Georgian philanthropist and merchant Joseph Williamson; come for a guided tour, find out about the unique history of this corner of Edge Hill, Liverpool.
Prescot Parish Church - 800 years of history
Built in 1610, the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is the 4th church to stand on the site since the 15th century.
Church of St. Vincent de Paul , Liverpool L1 5EE
Although this inner city dockland church is almost as the architect Edward Welby Pugin left it in 1857 , it is in no sense a museum !The dynamic commitment of its team of clergy and volunteers have developed its diverse local focus.
Scarisbrick Mausoleum
We will be opening the doors of this beautiful Grade II listed building to the public on Saturday 7th September 2024, one of the hidden gems of North Meols cared for by NW Heritage CIC & Friends of Scarisbrick Mausoleum.
All Saints Childwall
The earliest recorded Christian presence in Childwall is l086. All Saints is the oldest Parish Church in Liverpool and is a Grade One listed building. Although the oldest part of the building is 14th century, Saxon stones can be found in the Church.
Wavertree Congregational Church
Come and visit the church which is more than 185 years old, features vintage wedding dress display, world war 1 remembrance plaque and baby Willis organ (listed).
Marshside Fogbell
Opportunity to see and learn about the history of this small but unique building with a fascinating history, now in the stewardship of NW Heritage CIC and currently being restored.
Classic Liverpool Bus Running Day
To celebrate this year's Heritage Open days Theme of Routes, the Merseyside Transport Trust will be running Classic Buses from our collection giving people the opportunity to travel on buses from Yesteryear on a variety of routes in Liverpool.
Brimstage Heritage Orchard Apple, Pear & Plum Day
A delightful orchard of olden-days fruits to visit see, pick and taste next to one of the oldest buildings in Wirral. It is open to visitors just a few days each year, but welcomes helpers and supporters for special events, workdays and courses.
Prince of Wales: Guided Tours
We are inviting our local community to join us for Guided Tours around our beautiful Grade 2 listed Prince of Wales Hotel on Monday 9th September 2024 from 11am until 2pm
A Memorable Moment at The Municipal Hotel
To celebrate Heritage Week, The Municipal Hotel & Spa will host Heritage Tours, offering a unique glimpse into the Municipal Building's rich history as the former home of the Liverpool City Council.
‘From The Grass Roots’.
A unique cutting edge one hour guided tour around the British Lawnmower Museum, by Curator, Author & ex Racing Champion Brian Radam. From the grass roots of the first Lawnmower to untold fascinating stories of WWI & WWII to the first robot mower
Church Open Days
Come to visit our Grade One listed 'Cast Iron' Church with its spectacular east window. One of only two churches in England supported by its cast iron frame, not the walls..
St. Clement Toxteth
GRADE 2* STAR LISTED BUILDING The interior of the church with hammer beam roof and the history of the church and parish. pictures of previous vicars and parish.
Wavertree Lock Up
Discover Wavertree Lock Up, a listed building is situated on Wavertree Village Green and over 200 years old. It originally served to house local drunks but was used to house some Irish immigrant families during the potatoes famine in Ireland.