The Athenaeum, Church Alley, L1 3DD

Visitors will enjoy a tour of the institution's premises, discreetly sandwiched between Lush and DripModa in Church Alley. After assembling in the entrance Lobby with the historic maps of Liverpool displayed on the walls, the party 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 the proprietors. Athenaeum merchandise is available to purchase, as are light refreshments and a pay bar. Tours will take place on Saturday, 19 September, only, from 10:30, with last admission at 15:00. Booking is essential.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10:30-16:00

Location & directions

The Athenaeum, 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:

To book, please email [email protected] with the subject 'Heritage Open Day Booking'. Include details of which tour you would like to attend and the number of tickets required. Tour times are as follows: 10:30 11:15 12:00 13:30 14:15 15:00

Booking contact name:

Concierge

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2026 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

The building is not suitable for those under 14 or those who require wheelchair access. The nearest station is Central Station, a 5-minute walk from the Athenaeum. The nearest bus stop is Hanover Street/Gradwell Street, a 3-minute walk, or Queen Square Bus Station, a 5-minute walk from the Athenaeum. For those travelling by car, Q Park on Hanover Street is the nearest car park, a 5-minute walk from the Athenaeum.

Additional information

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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