Merseyside

Properties and events in Merseyside

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190 year old church and Refurbished church hall which used to be the schoolhouse

St John's Church, Thomas Lane, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 5NR
In person
Pre-booking not required

190 year old Victorian church and The Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall for Church and Community.

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.

All Saints Childwall

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

A Priest ministering in Childwall is recorded in the Domesday Book of l086. All Saints is a Grade One listed building. Although the oldest part of the building is 14th century, Saxon stones can be found in the Church Porch.

At The Cutting Edge - Unique Experience Tours at the British Lawnmower Museum

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

See the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, the most expensive, & ‘Lawnmowers of the Rich & Famous’ from King Charles & Princess Diana, Queen’s Royal Rock legend Brian May to Top Gear's James May, and many mower!

AudaTours Birkenhead Audio Tour: Hammers, Hulls and the Means Test

Birkenhead Priory, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6AY
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Birkenhead, exploring the shipbuilders, dockers and ferry workers of the Mersey.

AudaTours Liverpool Audio Tour: Below the Liver Birds

Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3, UK, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9JR
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Liverpool, exploring the working life beneath the Liver Birds: dock gates, clerks' floors, sailors' homes, strike grounds and the streets that built the port.

AudaTours Southport Audio Tour: Hands to the Sea

Marine Lake, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1RY
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Southport, exploring the dockers, fishermen and seafront workers who built the resort.

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.

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.

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 Everyday Histories, the Merseyside Transport Trust will be running Classic Buses from our collection giving people a chance to travel on buses from Yesteryear on a variety of routes in Liverpool,

Croxteth Hall

Croxteth Hall, Croxteth Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 0HB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Croxteth Hall & Country Park is a unique historical estate surrounding a magnificent stately home and Victorian Walled Garden bursting with history and heritage.

CWGC Tours 2026 - Bootle Cemetery.

Linacre Lane, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 6ET
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Bootle Cemetery.

Discovering our Heritage Trail

Church Road, Roby, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 9TL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit St Bartholomew's Church , Roby and discover our rich heritage from 1850 onwards.

Everyday Histories @ St Georges Church Everton Exhibition

St Georges Church Everton, Heyworth Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 3QG
Online & In person
Pre-booking not required

An open exhibition showcasing peoples photographs, stories, and memories from our 200 year history. Open across 3 days. Includes access to the ground floor of the worlds first cast iron church.

Free drop-in visits to The Old Dock at Liverpool ONE

The Old Dock, 2 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool ONE, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 8LW
In person
Pre-booking required

Free 30-minute drop-in visits to The Old Dock underneath Liverpool ONE as part of Open Heritage Days, in collaboration with National Museums Liverpool and Liverpool ONE. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore The Old Dock and ask questions.

Free White Badge Guided tour

Palm House Preservation Trust,, Sefton Park Palm House, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 1AP
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy a free guided tour of the Palm House as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival, led by an accredited White Badge Guide. Discover the rich and sometimes surprising history of this iconic building.

Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas

3 Berkley Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 1XB
In person

Visitors are welcome to view & photograph all parts of the church except behind the Altar. Our Priests are also very welcoming & are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Hesketh Park Observatory

Hesketh Park, Albert Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9LJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit a genuine mid-Victorian wooden observatory containing a 6-inch aperture Cooke telescope manufactured in 1869, together with its original clockwork drive. The Observatory was installed in historic Hesketh Park in 1901.

Holy Family Catholic Church Southport

Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Brompton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6AS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and see inside our Church, formally opened in 1912. You can learn more about the everyday people who have contributed to the story of Holy Family Church. You can also take part in a heritage trail.

Journey Through Waste

Gillmoss Recycling Discovery Centre, Bridgehouse Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 5HA
In person
Pre-booking required

Veolia are opening their doors at the Gillmoss Materials Recovery Facility. Come and find out about the journey of your waste and recycling and get an update to help you Recycle Right. Our free tours last about 1.5 hours and booking is required.