Port Sunlight was built at the end of the 19th century, originally built as a home for workers at the nearby Lever factory. Port Sunlight is a quaint village to visit. Each block of houses was designed by a different architect, giving the village a unique touch.
The centre of the village is home to the two main attractions; the Lady Lever Art Gallery (which opened in 1922), and the Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village.
The Lady Lever Art Gallery renown for it’s collections which includes Wedgwood jasperware, Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, Gainsborough art, Stubbs art, and Millais art, Constable art and Turner art.
The Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village offers a unique view into the life of the villagers and workers of Port Sunlight, durng the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
-All Major Credit Cards Accepted
-Disabled Access
-Child Friendly
-On-Site café/restaurant
-Gift Shop
-Large Parties
-Schools Accepted
-Car Parking
Opening Hours:
Monday: 10:00-17:00
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
Closed 25th and 26th December and 1st January. The museum normally closes from 12 noon on 24 December.
Lower Road,
Port Sunlight,
Merseyside,
CH62 5EQ
Telephone: 0151 644 6466
Website: http://www.portsunlightvillage.com/
Getting there
The nearest train station is Bebington although Port Sunlight is also within walking distance.
By Bus
Bus 464 to Bebington Road bus stop (starts at Sir Thomas Street) or the 38 to Bebington rail station bus stop (runs between Clatterbridge Hospital and West Kirby station).
Port Sunlight was built at the end of the 19th century, originally built as a home for workers at the nearby Lever…
Posted by Where To Go In Merseyside on Wednesday, November 26, 2014
