Merseyside

Properties and events in Merseyside

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'Around Birkdale & Southport in Past Times' - Heritage Talk

Trafalgar Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2HF
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Martyn Griffith at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club on Trafalgar Road for an illustrated talk about the history of Birkdale and Southport.

'Dan in Action' - Meet the Artist sessions inspired by Southport's Architecture

ArtHouse Gallery, 65 Eastbank Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1EJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The ArtHouse Gallery is proud to showcase the work of Daniel Adler, whose art is inspired by Southport's beautiful architecture. Join Daniel on his Meet the Artist sessions to watch him in action and find out more about his creative process.

'One Family, Sixty Years' - Stories of The Masters Putting Course

Pier Restaurant, Pier Forecourt, Promenade, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1QX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join Charles Law at the Pier Restaurant to celebrate his family's stories from their 60 years of running the Arnold-Palmer-designed Masters Putting Course on Kings Gardens.

150 yrs of Swimming and Fitness at the Promenade

Central Promenade, Opposite the Marine Lake Bridge at the top of Neville street, Southport, Merseyside, PR90DS
In person
Pre-booking required

The legacy of the Victoria Baths is still evident today in part of the original building. Victoria Leisure Club still operate 3 separate pools which were part of the original suite of swimming baths which characterised the original building.

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.

AbdullAh Quilliam Society

1-6 Brougham Terrace, Liverpool, Merseyside, L61AE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The Abdullah Quilliam Society (AQS) is pleased to announce another heritage tour of Britains First Mosque. Everyone welcome.

Ainsdale - the mystery of the seaside garden village

Ainsdale Station, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8
In person
Pre-booking required

A walk round the site of Ainsdale's Seaside Garden Village looking for clues to the planned exhibition of 1908 and investigating what happened next.

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.

Ancient Chapel of Toxteth, Liverpool

Park Road, Dingle, Toxteth, Merseyside, L8 4UE
In person
Pre-booking not required

The oldest dissenting chapel in the U.K. founded 1618.

Archives Exploration Saturday

The Library: Mount Pleasant Campus, Maryland Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9DE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Explore LJMU Special Collections & Archives at this rare Saturday open day! We'll be showcasing archive material from our sixty-two exciting collections in this hands-on drop-in workshop.

At The Cutting Edge - Unique Experience Tours at the 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!

Battle of Britain 85 Open-Air Wartime Display at the Old Liverpool Airport

The Aerodrome, Speke Road, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 8QD
In person
Pre-booking required

Experience the wartime heritage of RAF Speke — the city’s historic airfield that played a vital role in defending Britain during WWII.

Bebington Cemetery Guided History Walk

Town Lane, Bebington, Merseyside, CH63 5JF
In person
Pre-booking required

Our walks take up to one hour, they are led by members of the Friends of Bebington Cemetery.

Becoming St Helens Minster

Church Square, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1AF
In person
Pre-booking not required

There's been a church here since 1552, the current building is about to celebrate it's centenary and now we're becoming a minster. Join us on the journey!

Bidston Community Archaeology

Tam O Shanter Urban Farm, 25 Boundary Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 7PD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Excavation of the Pig Field Site commenced in 2011 to learn about the people who lived and worked on this land.

Bidston Hall Estate - Medieval Manor, Victorian Plans and Public Open Space

Bidston Hall, Eleanor Road, Bidston, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 7QT
In person
Pre-booking required

A short walk exploring the landscape history of the northern part of Bidston Hill.

Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre Events

Bidston Observatory, Wilding Way, Bidston, Merseyside, CH43 7RA
In person
Pre-booking required

Built in 1866 Bidston Observatory was a part of a functioning scientific research site atop Bidston Hill that was in operation until 2004.

Birkenhead Park Heritage Walks

Birkenhead Park Pavilion, Park Drive, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4HY
In person
Pre-booking required

Start and Finish at Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre. Walk takes about 1½ hours, length adaptable dependent on attendees.

Birkenhead Priory & St Mary's Tower

Birkenhead Priory, Priory Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 5JH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Birkenhead Priory is a nearly 900 year old Scheduled Ancient Monument and home to the oldest standing building on Merseyside.

Bridewell Studios and Gallery

Bridewell Studios and Gallery, 101 Prescot Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 8UL
In person
Pre-booking required

Bridewell Studios and Gallery is in an early 20th-century police station. Visitors can see evidence of the building's previous use including original tiles, concrete staircases, prison cells and explore the building via tours on the day.