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Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a tour of Liverpool Naval Memorial, led by one of our experience volunteer tour guides.

Georges Dock Building will open its doors for the weekend to let visitors see behind its Art Deco exterior. Tours of the building are available on the day on a first come first served basis. There will be a small display of artefacts and photographs.

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.

A unique opportunity to visit a place of continuous Christian worship - 'The Cathedral of the Fields', which recently celebrated its 856th anniversary. Guides available, family research, child-friendly activities and a cafe will be provided.

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,

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.

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

Talk by Gary Lunt from Reel Tours about how music has shaped the Movies

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.

Visit Bodley's greatest masterpiece, a vision of heaven, right here in urban Liverpool. See his conception of the Gothic Revival develop from mediaeval austerity to the gorgeous vibrancy of his later designs, with the sights and sounds of worship.

Visit this beautiful church which is 180 years old and explore its distinctive architecture. Witness the diverse multicultural communities which are part of its past and present history.

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.

Come and visit the church which is more than 189 years old, features vintage wedding dress display, World War I remembrance plaque and baby Willis organ (listed).

GRADE 2* STAR LISTED BUILDING The interior of the church with hammer beam roof and the history of the church and parish. Pictures of previous vicars and parish.

Wavertree Lock Up built on Wavertree Green over 200 years ago. Before police stations were built these were erected to lock up local drunks and miscreants in a secure building. Later on along the High Street a purpose built Police Station was built.

The Liverpool Record Office at Central Library has created a heritage trail across several library branches for guests to explore. Each site will feature display panels of archive items reflecting on the theme of Everyday Histories.

This Heritage Open Day, we’re celebrating our Mansion House home with a day of heritage exhibitions, entertainment, crafts and good food. Pull up a chair or lay out your picnic blanket and join us for a day filled with community connection

This often overlooked church always surprises first time visitors by its size and grandeur. Come and learn more about the church and its area.

Visit Liverpool's Toxteth Library during the Heritage Open Days festival 2026 to view a special exhibition about the life of George Garrett presented by Writing on the Wall.

Opened in 1700, Gateacre Unitarian Chapel is one of the oldest buildings in Gateacre Village. Come and enjoy our peaceful and welcoming sanctuary.

Join one of our free heritage tours for the Heritage Open Days 2026 Festival and learn more about Central library, the everyday histories of the pottery workers who used to operate in the area, and more!

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.

Join us at the Turner Home for a rare opportunity to step inside this Victorian care home, designed by renowned architect Alfred Waterhouse. Our Gothic chapel, morgue and lodge house will be open for one day only.

The Parish Church of St. Agnes and St. Pancras was built in the 19th Century to the designs of celebrated architect Pearson and is described by Pevsner as "the noblest Victorian church in Liverpool".

Strawberry Field, where young John Lennon often played, is now home to a visitor centre and gardens. Step beyond the iconic red gates and explore the history of the place that inspired a song with the media-guided exhibition and garden tour.

A green oasis on the edge of Liverpool with a rare Tudor house at its heart.

Join a 75-minute guided tour of Liverpool’s India Buildings during Heritage Open Days. Discover its rich history, stunning architecture, and US-inspired construction. Explore rarely seen areas and admire unique exterior details. Booking essential.

Join us at Liverpool Cathedral for a programme of free tours

Join us at Liverpool Cathedral for a demonstration of our 100 year old Willis Organ.

Explore Liverpool's tidal science heritage. See two rare tide-predicting machines - learn how they helped shape one of the world's great port cities, and how their legacy connects to cutting-edge research at the National Oceanography Centre today.

Deep below Liverpool's streets are the historic Subterranean tunnels & chambers, built by Georgian philanthropist and merchant Joseph Williamson; come for a guided tour, find out about the unique history of this corner of Edge Hill, Liverpool.

Free Irish Oral History workshop 10:00am-12:00pm on Monday 14th September 2026 at Allerton Library.

Enigma - The Titanic of Coding at Western Approaches Museum

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of our Grade I-listed building. You’ll learn about our beginnings as a charity school in the 18th century and chart how the Bluecoat became the UK's first arts centre.

Sefton’s best kept secret? Find out by coming to the Lucilla Dramatic Society Open Day and discover over a 100 years of heritage and our plans for the future.

Grade II-listed Anglican parish church, built in the 1860s in the Gothic style. The simple, redbrick exterior hides a stunning interior that exudes beauty and a palpable sense of the sacred.

Explore the Bluecoat’s Print Studio and try a range of printmaking techniques as part of Heritage Open Days.

Join us for a walking tour through Liverpool to discover the often unknown history of the city and its links with the Polish Community.

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.

Meet some of the Bluecoat’s creative community and find out about their practices as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival.

Celebrate the launch of Ben Shaw’s new book, which explores the story of slave trader Bryan Blundell, who co-founded the Bluecoat building in the early 18th Century.

Join us for an exciting opportunity to delve into the archive of central Liverpool’s oldest building as part of Heritage Open Days.

The Turner Home is an extraordinary building designed by Alfred Waterhouse as a rest home in the 1880s, and still providing residential care today. Join us for talks on the architecture and history of the Home with Janice Tullock and Matthew Ashton.

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.

Talk by Dr Barnaby Calder Head of History of Architecture Research Cluster at Liverpool University

See a demonstration of embroidery techniques used in some of our historic collection.

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.

The presentation offers fascinating stories of individuals, well known Liverpool landmarks and their surprising links with the Polish Community as well as the life of the community itself, celebrating over two centuries of heritage.

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.

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