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Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Under Liverpool’s Edge Hill is a mysterious underground kingdom of winding tunnels built in the 1820’s and 1830’s by local philanthropist Joseph Williamson.
In 2002 the Joseph Williamson Society opened the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, the first phase in the ongoing exploration and redevelopment of Williamson’s incredible legacy.
Since then over 60,000 people from across the world have visited the tunnels and been amazed and fascinated by the scale and workmanship of Williamson’s subterranean labyrinth.
So why not pay a visit and find out more about this unique piece of Liverpool’s Heritage.
Take a 40 minute guided tour through a reopened section of this unique labyrinth of tunnels. Learn about Williamson’s motives for the construction of the tunnels and the lives and times of the hundreds of workers once employed by one of Liverpool’s most eccentric characters.
Opening Times
Summer 07 1 Apr 2007 - 30 Sep 2007
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Winter 07/08 1 Oct 2007 - 31 Mar 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
* Winter 07/08: Tuesday and Wednesday: Pre-booked groups only
Grading
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family Ticket | from £12.00 |
| Adult Ticket | from £4.00 |
| Concession | from £3.50 |
| Child Ticket | from £2.50 |
Road Directions
From Lime Street Turn left immediately after the Adelphi Hotel into Brownlow Hill and proceed past the Catholic Cathedral, until you see Archbishop Blanch School in front of you. Turn right on the bend into Smithdown Lane. The Heritage Centre is on the left just after the Police Traffic Headquarters.
From M62 Follow the motorway into Liverpool to the motorway end. Then continue straight on, following brown heritage signs for the Cathedrals, until you reach Archbishop Blanch School. Follow Williamson Tunnels Tourist Sign into Smithdown Lane. The Heritage Centre is on the left just after the Police Traffic Headquarters.
From Upper Parliament Street Follow Williamson Tunnels Brown Tourist Signs from the junction with Grove Street.
Public Transport Directions
Bus Routes 79, 79B, 79C, 79D, 179 City Centre - Netherley
Alight towards the top of Brownlow Hill before the bus turns into Crown St. Continue up Brownlow Hill and turn right in front of Archbishop Blanch School into Smithdown Lane. The Heritage Centre is on your left just after the Police Station. 11 Brunswick Station - Broadgreen Hospital via City Centre
Alight in Oxford St East, continue a short distance and turn left into Smithdown Lane; the entrance to the Heritage Centre is almost opposite. The following buses also pass near the Centre: 6, 7, 106, 140, 78, 176, plus Halton routes 14 and 61.
Train The nearest Rail Station is Edge Hill (10-15 min walk). As you leave the station cross Tunnel Rd and enter Chandos Street opposite. At the end turn right then left into Harbord St. Continue straight ahead and turn right at the Williamson Tunnels Brown Tourist Sign. If you alight at Central or Lime St Stations follow the directions for cars (above) from the Adelphi Hotel.
Facilities
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- Disabled Access
- Large Parties
- School Parties
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- Child Friendly
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