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St George's Hall

Lime Street

From £5All ages
Book ticketsOfficial website stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk

The neoclassical civic hall opposite Lime Street station, still a working court and register office, so general visiting is through the visitor centre off St John's Lane rather than a free wander. The main ticketed attraction is the History Whisperer, an immersive digital trail through the Victorian cells and courtrooms with augmented reality and quizzes, priced £5 for children and £25 for a family. From 21 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 an outdoor ice rink called Skate St George's runs on St George's Plateau outside.

Parent tip. Book a History Whisperer slot ahead and arrive 10 minutes early at the south entrance, as slots are small and it does not run on event days. In December combine it with the outdoor rink on the plateau and the Christmas market outside.

Good to know

Opening timesVisitor centre Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5pm, last entry 4:45pm. History Whisperer sessions usually Tuesday to Saturday every half hour from 10am to 3pm; days vary around events. No self guided visits to the rest of the building.
PricesAdult £9 · Child £5 · Family £25
The History Whisperer experience: adult £9, concession (students and over 65s) £7, child under 16 £5, family of 2 adults and 2 children £25, fees included. Separate Great Hall viewing sessions on selected dates cost £3 for 30 to 40 minutes of self paced time in the hall. Guided tour prices are not listed on the pages fetched.
BookingBooking needed: History Whisperer slots are booked on the venue site or through Ticket Quarter; arrive at least 10 minutes early at the south entrance off St John's Lane. A maximum of two wheelchair users per slot.
AgesAll ages
AccessStep-free access, Accessible toilet, Changing Places facility
ParkingNo venue parking. The council suggests its car parks and on street parking on Dale Street, Fontenoy Street, Hunter Street, Kempton Street and Victoria Street, St John's Shopping Centre and Lime Street long stay. Limited Blue Badge bays on William Brown Street, which is cobbled. Lime Street station is about 4 minutes' walk.
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Details checked by FamDays on 31 October 2026 against the venue's own website. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

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Getting there

St George's Place, Liverpool (visitor entrance off St John's Lane), L1 1JJ

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How much does St George's Hall cost?

General admission starts at £5 per person on the venue's website on the day we checked.

Does St George's Hall have parking?

No venue parking. The council suggests its car parks and on street parking on Dale Street, Fontenoy Street, Hunter Street, Kempton Street and Victoria Street, St John's Shopping Centre and Lime Street long stay. Limited Blue Badge bays on William Brown Street, which is cobbled. Lime Street station is about 4 minutes' walk.

Is St George's Hall buggy friendly?

The venue does not say, so take a sling or carrier if your child is small enough.

Do you need to book St George's Hall?

Booking needed: History Whisperer slots are booked on the venue site or through Ticket Quarter; arrive at least 10 minutes early at the south entrance off St John's Lane. A maximum of two wheelchair users per slot.

What are the opening times at St George's Hall?

Visitor centre Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5pm, last entry 4:45pm. History Whisperer sessions usually Tuesday to Saturday every half hour from 10am to 3pm; days vary around events. No self guided visits to the rest of the building. Hours change with the seasons, so check before a long drive.

Local parent insider tips

Before you set off

  • Book the big ones, turn up to the small onesThe safari park, the big soft plays and anything with a timed entry sell out in school holidays. Parks, beaches, most museums and the libraries never do. Every card says whether you need to book.
  • Go early or go lateMost paid attractions are quietest in the first hour and the last two. Free museums in the city centre are busiest between 11 and 2 on a wet Saturday.
  • Train beats car for the coast and the centreMerseyrail stops next to the beach at Crosby, Freshfield and Southport, and under the museums at Liverpool Central. Under 5s travel free and a Saveaway covers the day after 9.30 on weekdays and all day at weekends.
  • How we checkEvery listing is rechecked against the venue's own website every week, and each card shows the date it was last confirmed. If something has changed since, the Tell us link on every page reaches a person who fixes it.