Merseyside

Properties and events in Merseyside

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Quaker Meeting House, Birkenhead

Birkenhead Meeting House, 83 Park Road South, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 4UU
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Prospero Place, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 3AB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Bridges Lane, Sefton Village, Liverpool, Merseyside, L29 7WG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Thomas Lane, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 5NR
In person
Pre-booking not required

188 year old church with crypt, graveyard and refurbished hall.

St Hildeburgh's Church, Hoylake

St. Hildeburgh Church, Stanley Road, Hoylake, Merseyside, CH47 1HL
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Joseph Williamson's House Site (House Façade with Blue Plaque), Opposite No 39 Mason Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 3EW
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Church Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 3LA
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

13 Hardy Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 5JN
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

198 Rufford Road, Crossens, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8JH
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

102 Childwall Abbey Road, Childwall, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 0JW
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Wavertree Congregational Church, 12 Hunters Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8HL
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Adjacent to 176 Marshside Road, Marshside, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9SZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Street of Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 1AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

The Orchard, Brimstage Hall, Brimstage Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 6JA
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1JS
In person
Pre-booking required

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

The Municipal Hotel & Spa, Dale Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2DH
In person
Pre-booking required

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’.

British Lawnmower Museum, 106-112 Shakespeare St, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 5AJ
In person
Pre-booking required

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

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Church, St Michael's Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 &BD
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

St. Clement's Church, Beaumont Street, Dove Street, L8 OUX, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 0UX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Wavertree Green, Lake Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8JS
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.