St Georges Hall

St George's Hall is widely regarded as one of the finest neo-classical buildings in the world and is a Grade I listed building.

St George's Hall stands 169ft long and 74ft wide with a tunnel vaulted ceiling - the largest of its kind in Europe. The ceiling is supported on massive red granite columns, with figures portraying qualities Victorian Liverpool aspired to - art, science, fortitude and justice.

Behind the gold leaf and porticoes, the Hall has one of the greatest brick arches in the world and houses a priceless mosaic floor of 30,000 tiles. When the unique Minton tiled floor was uncovered to mark the Hall's centenary in 1954, more than 100,000 people queued to see it.

The Hall is also home to a concert organ complete with 7,000 pipes, second only in size to the organ in the Albert Hall.

Why not visit St Georges Hall and the Heritage Centre!

Key features of the Heritage Centre include:
• The original south entrance hall on St Johns Lane, designed by Harvey Lonsdale
Elmes, but never before used by the public;
• Opportunities to visit the cells used by prisoners awaiting trial;
• The newly refurbished Criminal Court and Judge’s Robing Room;
• Glimpses of the unique ventilation system designed by Dr David Boswell Reid;
• A Learning Suite for school parties;
• A Community Room entitled ‘World Heritage-Your Heritage’ where local groups can
display exhibitions;
• A new accessible viewing gallery for the Great Hall;
• The Minton Tea Room (Closed on Sunday)

Throughout the Heritage Centre, imaginative exhibitions, reconstructions and hands-on activities vividly bring the story of St George’s Hall alive. Visitors can follow in the steps of the unfortunate prisoners, from prison cell to the dock.

Guided tours are available please call 0151 225 6909 for information and bookings.

The Hall can be hired for dinners, conferences and Civic weddings set in the beautiful gilded circular Victorian Concert room a favourite for Charles Dickens when he gave his penny readings. It can also be a venue to support away days, training and breakfast meetings with high quality catering on request to meet your needs for more information call 0151 225 6911 or visit our website at www.stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk.

Heritage Reception Desk – 0151 225 6909

Opening Times

2010 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

* Mondays - Closed - Reception Open for Information Only
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day 2010

Events

Grading

• VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards

• National Awards DisabledGo 2010
• Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Road Directions

Located in Liverpool City Centre opposite Lime Street Station, and only a 5 minute walk from the Liverpool Tourist Information Centre at Whitechapel. The Heritage Centre entrance is located on St Johns Lane.

Public Transport Directions

5 Minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street Station and Queens square bus depot

 Facilities

• Accept Credit/Debit Cards
• Cafe/Restaurant
• Car Parking
• Disabled Access
• Free Admission
• Gift Shop
• Large Parties
• School Parties
• Shop
• Toilets
• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Guided Tours Available for Groups

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Children & Infants

• Child Friendly

Catering

• Licensed Bar

Establishment Features

• Conference facilities