The Athenaeum, Church Alley, L1 3DD

Visitors will enjoy a tour of the premises occupied by the Institution sandwiched discreetly between Lush and Castle Fine Art in Church Alley. After assembling in the entrance Lobby with the historic maps of Liverpool displayed on the walls, the party (of no more than 20) will travel up to the top of the building to the Dining Room to see the impressive collection of Herdman pictures and then make their way down the famous elliptical staircase-the only one of its kind in Liverpool-to the Reading Room where a number of the rare works in the Library collections are on display. The tour concludes with a visit to the Newsroom which is the day to day home of Proprietors. Club merchandise is available to purchase as are light refreshments and a pay bar. Tours will take place on Sunday 21st September only from 10.15 am with last admission at 4.15 pm. Booking is essential.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

Tours commence at 10.15 am and run every 45 minutes until 12.30 pm. Tours recommence at 2.00pm until 4.15 pm.

Location & directions

12 Church Alley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 3DD

Directions:

Church Alley is off Church Street , between Primark and Lush. The club is on the right hand side of the Alley as you walk towards The Bluecoat.

Contact on day:

Jalil Kakroo

Telephone number:

+447869249387

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tours may be booked directly via email on either [email protected] 'or' [email protected]

Booking contact name:

Jalil Kakroo

Booking telephone number:

+441517097770

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

21 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The building is not suitable for those under 14, or those who require wheelchair access. For those travelling by car, Q park, Hanover St is the nearest car park. Five minutes walk from the Athenaeum.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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