Birkenhead Priory & St Mary's Tower
Birkenhead Priory, Priory Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 5JH
Birkenhead Priory is a nearly 900 year old Scheduled Ancient Monument. Home to the oldest standing building on Merseyside and the first ferry across the Mersey from 1150. Explore our Chapter House, Undercroft and Monk's Refectory, Great Hall and Prior's Lodgings plus climb St Mary's Tower.
Free guided tours and children's activities available.
Cash donations accepted.
Dogs on leads welcome.
Cold drinks & snacks available (cash only).
Toilets.
Cafés nearby. Picnic areas.
Limited Disabled Access – uneven ground in areas.
No lift access to St Mary’s Tower and Monk’s Refectory.
Birkenhead Priory, Priory Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 5JH
No lift access to the Refectory or St Mary’s Tower Limited disabled
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]. 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. Samantha Higgins - [email protected]