Liverpool & MerseysideWilliamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
City Centre · The Old Stableyard, Smithdown Lane, Edge Hill, Liverpool, L7 3EE
Will this work for our family?
The Joseph Williamson Society's heritage centre in the old Lord Mayor's stable yard, with an exhibition on the eccentric merchant who had tunnels dug under Edge Hill, a cafe, and 45 minute guided tours through the south tunnel and the double tunnel. The trustees have announced that the centre will close to the public at the end of Sunday 20 December 2026, because the costs of a new lease are beyond the society. The separate Friends of Williamson's Tunnels site on Mason Street stays open.
The brown road signs for Williamson's Tunnels lead here. On a Sunday you can do a tour here in the morning, then walk round to Mason Street for the Friends' free tour at 12.30pm, booked by email in advance.
AgesAll ages
SettingIndoors
BookingYes, book ahead
Price fromFrom £3Prices and what they include
- Child
- £3
- Adult
- £5
- Family ticket
- £15
- What is included
- Adults £5, children £3, concessions £4, family ticket £15. Pay by cash, cheque or card.
Source: the venue's own website · Details checked by FamDays on 4 November 2026 against the venue's own website.
Opening times
Usual hours- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with guided tours on the hour from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Last day open to the public: Sunday 20 December 2026.
- How long to allow
- Tours last about 45 minutes
Source: the venue's own website · Details checked by FamDays on 4 November 2026 against the venue's own website.
Booking
- Booking needed?
- Yes, book ahead. Every tour must be booked by phone on 0151 709 6868, between 10am and 3pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- How to book
- Book on the official website
Good to know- An adult must stay
Source: the venue's own website · Details checked by FamDays on 4 November 2026 against the venue's own website.
Facilities
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors
Toilets- To be confirmed
Baby changing- To be confirmed
Source: the venue's own website · Details checked by FamDays on 4 November 2026 against the venue's own website.
Getting there
- Address
- The Old Stableyard, Smithdown Lane, Edge Hill, Liverpool, L7 3EE
Parking- Limited parking at the centre in the Old Stableyard.
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Source: the venue's own website · Details checked by FamDays on 4 November 2026 against the venue's own website.
Accessibility
Step-free access- Not fully step-free
- Accessible toilets
- Yes
- Access guide
- Check the official website
Source: the venue's own website · Details checked by FamDays on 4 November 2026 against the venue's own website.
Questions parents ask
How much does Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre cost?
General admission starts at £3 per person on the venue's website on the day we checked.
Does Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre have parking?
Limited parking at the centre in the Old Stableyard.
Is Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre buggy friendly?
The venue does not say, so take a sling or carrier if your child is small enough.
Do you need to book Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre?
Yes, book ahead Every tour must be booked by phone on 0151 709 6868, between 10am and 3pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What are the opening times at Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre?
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with guided tours on the hour from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Last day open to the public: Sunday 20 December 2026. Hours change with the seasons, so check before a long drive.
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre0.1 miles away
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